Katherine Hernandez Montesflores is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Freddino is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment opportunities.

Paul Chrisman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1985 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional organizations.

Darius Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including T. Rowe Price, PNC Investments, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Erik Knobl is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Christopher Johnston is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), underscoring his commitment to providing personalized financial guidance and investment strategies. Christopher earned his Bachelor's Degree from St John's University. His role focuses on delivering wealth management solutions tailored to meet the needs of his clients.

Logan Ryan is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he focuses on understanding each client's story, values, and goals to develop tailored strategies that support their financial objectives. Prior to his current role, Logan served as a Help Desk representative in Workplace Planning and Advice at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Before that, he worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Logan enjoys participating in board games, exploring culinary experiences, attending social events with friends, visiting museums, playing soccer, and traveling.

Rebecca Borton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses, and has 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Raymond James Financial, Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Avantax. She is involved with Timothy Richardson LLC DBA Greenspace Financial, providing financial planning and client service support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

John Piper Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and several other organizations prior to joining RBC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Miguel Alvarez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and CARMAX. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Chung Wei Wang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliate Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord with rental property interests in Maryland. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to ERISA-qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Mary Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Seia, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates Inc. She is currently also affiliated with VLP Financial Advisors, where she provides client services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Matthew Long is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2015. In his current role since 2020, he assists clients with their financial planning needs by understanding their goals, stress-testing financial plans, and implementing strategies utilizing Fidelity's resources. Matthew's experience at Fidelity spans multiple roles, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Representative at Raymond James Financial Services from 2013 to 2015.

Nina Saunders is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored planning through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Ford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior career includes over two decades at the Department of Veterans Affairs and ongoing work at George Washington University since 2014. She is also the owner of Whole Health Coaching, LLC, a consulting and coaching business based in Arlington, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Kelly Kreis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate services.

Jwala Shivakoti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ann Durham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Durham serves on the Board of Directors for the Vienna Arts Society and acts as its secretary. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

William Brinkley is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. He serves as a volunteer board trustee for the Museum of Biblical Art. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.