Mark Gillen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues oil painting and sells his artwork. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

Douglas Rabil is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and has been with affiliated firms since 1996, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with a focus on diversified, long-term portfolios.

Thomas Natoli is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC, where he worked for 21 years. He is also involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sharon Lafever is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales and business development for health and wellness products with Partner.Co, Inc. (formerly New Age Beverage) and DoTERRA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients and offers integrated services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Thy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Nguyen held positions at Bank of America, Wonder Rates, and has a background that includes roles outside of finance such as internal medicine and automotive technology. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bernard Klein is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients in developing personalized financial plans to help them achieve their goals. He leverages Fidelity's resources and takes the time to understand each client's unique situation in order to provide tailored strategies and ongoing support. Bernard has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially working as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License.

John Swart is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. His approach involves helping clients plan for key life milestones such as funding education, preparing for retirement, and managing long-term family objectives. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. His work emphasizes clear communication and simplifying the complexities involved in wealth management.

Shihi Chu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2010. Chu also manages her practice operations through an external LLC where she serves as paraplanner. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice.

Sarah Murphy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020. Her previous experience includes roles at Campion Asset Management and a position unrelated to finance at Carrabba's Italian Grill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies that include both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 2007. Robinson serves on the Pamplin Finance Advisory Board at Virginia Tech, participating in mentoring and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and a broad range of investment and financial services.

Christopher Regan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Albert Wu is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Freedom Street Partners. Outside of advising, Wu is the owner of NeXco Inc and serves as Treasurer for The ServiceSource Foundation, a nonprofit supporting people with disabilities and their families. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gregory Frese is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Capital One Financial for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager of F&M Ventures, LLC, a real estate-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Chad Sigmon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation, bringing six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and he also served as Loudoun County Commissioner of Revenue. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Darschaun Snuffer is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Trading Execution III, High Net Worth Services, and High Opportunity Services. With over 13 years of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Darschaun collaborates with clients to understand their unique financial goals and concerns. He develops financial plans designed to provide confidence and strategies to help clients work towards their objectives. He also focuses on educating clients to empower them in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Darschaun's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cars, parenthood, tennis, and traveling.

Daniel Ward is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, TD Ameritrade, and as a self-employed advisor. Outside his advisory work, Ward is an agent with Mylestone Plans, offering fixed and fixed-indexed annuities, life insurance, and group benefits. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Lowery is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes service in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2019 and roles at Cyber BDA, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research entities since 2021. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple investment platforms and features proprietary and third-party model strategies, with various implementation options tailored to client objectives.

Nicole Russo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of her advisory work, Russo is a half owner of an automotive repair business managed by her spouse. 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 separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational services.

Jonathan Godfrey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Centreville, VA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.