Chris Yum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Center of Influence Solution LLC, a social media and digital marketing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research-driven investment evaluation with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Slade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and the Series 63 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Natnael Bekele is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Bekele provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. His expertise includes assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as retirement planning, funding education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Bekele holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America.

Christopher Petrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, TRUIST Advisory Services, and PNC Bank. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored plan solutions.

Kevin Joseph is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. His prior experience includes a brief tenure at BDO USA, LLP and a current role with Bank of America, N.A. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Dennis White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dennis worked at AXA Advisors as a Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2019. In his role, Dennis focuses on partnering with clients to co-create financial plans, aiming to develop strategies that instill confidence and provide peace of mind. He strives to ensure clients feel heard and understood throughout the financial planning process. Outside of his professional life, Dennis enjoys activities such as camping, skiing, traveling, exploring food, listening to music, and engaging in parenthood.

Cole Draper is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and McAdam LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a public notary and is cofounder and chief operating officer of Velocity Capital Consulting. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors.

Benjamin Garland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Jackson House Restaurant and held positions at the University of Delaware and Appoquinimink School District. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and fiduciary oversight.

Grant Furnary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating out of the North Bethesda, MD office. He works with high net worth individuals and businesses to navigate wealth planning and investment management, focusing on multigenerational strategies built on strong relationships and trust. Grant and his team utilize insights from Merrill and Bank of America banking services to create personalized plans that support clients' desired lifestyles across present and future generations. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. His approach emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue meaningful goals. Outside of his professional role, Grant serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the DC Catholic Farming Network, a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC area. He lives in Washington DC with his wife, their two daughters, and their Golden Retriever. Grant enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Olabisi Akinrimisi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2005 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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.

Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as several other companies including Cava and BurgerFi. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Terlinsky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates both quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers expanded derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional programs.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Matthews has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 1995. Outside of advising, Matthews is involved with Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an investment-related business formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at significant scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Brandon Hepburn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019 and has prior experience at Santander Bank, Santander Securities, PNC Bank, and Preeminent Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and investor in Pro Experience, LLC, a business focused on web design and fitness and nutrition coaching. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, emphasizing written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Moylan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and currently works at Edward Jones in Kensington, MD. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 11 years at AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust and had roles at WMATA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sean Rippen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2006. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides clients with tailored wealth management plans designed to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Sean builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Through Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages client strategies on a discretionary basis. Sean holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 securities registrations and a State of Maryland insurance license. Sean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland's Scholars Program in College Park. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sean enjoys playing piano and guitar, physical fitness, golf, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brookeville, Maryland, with his wife Christine and their two sons, Beau and Austin.

Valerie Campbell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill for 13 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 2 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. She also owns and manages a private investment-related business, VALERIE A. CAMPBELL, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with various financial products and referral channels.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.