Charles Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 46 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years and has been involved with Artisan Movers, Inc. since 2017. He is also a business owner and officer at Artisan Movers, Inc. outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging research, model portfolios, and technologies such as machine learning across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Griffin Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at State Farm and service in the US Army. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Diego Figueroa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at MassMutual and spent three years at TopGolf. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online store listing and selling trading cards. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Stephen Ide is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Merritt Properties since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyghe Carstens is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he works with individuals and families to help them navigate their financial lives in a holistic manner, assisting them in planning for futures that align with their goals. He utilizes interactive software and Fidelity's robust offerings to help clients clarify their priorities and act with confidence. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carstens gained experience as a Financial Advisor at CW Advisors from 2024 to 2025, a Financial Planning Specialist at Citibank from 2022 to 2024, and as a Private Client Advisor at BMO from 2019 to 2022. His professional experience includes working domestically and abroad, exposing him to a wide array of clients and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Carstens has interests in family activities, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and writing.

John Heckler Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Amanda Thome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Elite Sports Athletic Association LLC, which organizes sports leagues and tournaments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jason Gulosh is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and Bogart Wealth, with multiple positions within Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Patrick Lively is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1993 and focuses on creating integrated financial strategies to help clients manage risk across their financial lives. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Patrick holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning and graduated from Fairfield University with a major in Finance and a minor in Economics. A lifelong resident of the Washington D.C. area, he lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife and three children. Beyond his professional work, Patrick is involved in coaching and cancer fundraising, emphasizing his commitment to community involvement.

Basil Herzstein is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2005. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 15 years at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Gallers Financial Group Inc., a tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates multiple advisory program structures and fiduciary credentialing for ERISA engagements.

Gregory Pang is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Capital One Investing and Capital One Advisors. Pang is also a managing partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners LLC and serves as a financial advisor at Pang Enterprises LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Jeffrey Kaufman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Richard Zsakany Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s approach emphasizes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Veland is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the boards of two nonprofits, PACC MDC and FilExcellence. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Nathan Parrish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2009 and also works with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Sheryl Steinhart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates Global Investment Committee materials and Monte Carlo simulations.

Michael Pasco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and M&T Securities since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Mercy Wambari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank N.A. Kenya. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent personal trainer and nutrition coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate advanced modeling tools and tailored strategies.

Kristin Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Duke DC Women's Forum and Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day, and participates as a donor in the women's grant-making organization Many Hands, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, as well as integrated lending and cash-sweep services.

Kevin Espy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, New York Life Insurance Co., and Axa Advisors. Before entering the financial sector, he was employed at educational institutions including the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester and The Ideal School of Manhattan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.