Graham Taft is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Taft Group. He joined Merrill in 2024 after four years of experience in Financial Services Risk Management advisory consulting at Ernst & Young. Graham holds his Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, as well as professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Graham and the Taft Group focus on helping clients simplify and organize their financial lives through a highly customized service that begins with a Personal Wealth Analysis, a holistic wealth management tool designed to address all aspects of a client's finances. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He incorporates financial planning customized to each client's goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and life circumstances. Graham holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys camping, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Steven Bonavita is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and sports & entertainment planning.

Emanuel Athanasakis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and various positions outside finance, including operating Manny and Olga’s Pizza. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Bolten is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lavonne Patterson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Patterson’s career also includes six years at Comcast. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Josue Marciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Marciano Wealth Management LLC, a business related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Yomaris Pichardo Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has worked within Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and has held roles at the University of Maryland and Montgomery College. 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.

Joseph Hayden is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and in admissions at St. Mary's College of Maryland. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm tailors investment plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Sean Lydon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and he is a partner at the CPA firm Lydon Fetterolf Corydon, where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Craigory Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Takoma Park, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Automotive Management Services, Inc. and the U.S. Department of State. He serves as president of the US Naval Academy South Florida Parents Club, an unpaid volunteer position within the network of parent organizations affiliated with the US Naval Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm is notable for its large advisor network, diverse service offerings including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Ariana Faghani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has a varied background including work with Mary Noone - Nice Girls Ink and experience at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team.

Alessandra Rosa Tassara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several firms including National Life, MassMutual, and Suites Team. Outside of her advisory work, Tassara supervises Airbnb rental properties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Miller is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and previously held roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he manages beehives at a farm in Germantown, MD, and is co-founder of Ascent Wealth Strategies Group, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Vincent Parrett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of financial planning services, including specialty areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Charles Burguieres is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2019 and has experience in the hospitality sector with PM Group Hospitality. Burguieres also has entrepreneurial involvement related to Platinum Point Financial, offering financial planning and property and casualty services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with notable involvement in non-securities products and affiliated insurance services.

Yeena Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Liu holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

William Koren Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds his Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Eric Robles is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America, Georgetown Events Hospitality Group, and Arlington Public School, as well as entrepreneurial involvement with 1 Sparks Avenue LLC. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anish Gupta is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at the University of Maryland College Park from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Stanley Chronowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 15 years, Citicorp Investment Services for one year, and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for three years. He is based in Damascus, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.