Benjamin Claffee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at various organizations including Sunglass Hut and Baytree National Golf Links. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Jeffrey Garner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that include economic scenario modeling, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Jeffrey Grodsky is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services and Carmichael & Associates Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Palumbo Financial & Tax Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services integrated with financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretion levels ranging from automated allocations to custom strategies.

Kimberly Friedman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Stuart Fishbein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Hyuk Lee is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and affiliated USAA financial services entities from 2015 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Kline is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Kline also serves as a trustee for a trust outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and incorporates firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client outcomes.

Gregory Sherwell is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025, following prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, LLC, and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment strategies.

Karen Wright is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant providing alternative energy and gas services and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kress Monarch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that integrate both advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Douglas Grantham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following a 13-year tenure at Bank of America. 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Rebecca Goldsmith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, where she has worked since 2016. She has one year of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Carley Desillier is currently the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through several positions including Assistant Branch Leader, Private Wealth Management Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. With 19 years of experience at Fidelity, Carley has developed expertise in leading teams and supporting clients' financial well-being. She focuses on fostering a culture that inspires and empowers team members to pursue their personal and professional goals while delivering a high standard of service to clients. Carley's career reflects a commitment to maximizing the talents of her associates to partner effectively with clients. No information about her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Vanessa Fernandez Salazar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time as a front-of-house team member at The Cheesecake Factory. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and a wide range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Dawn Robinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Davidsonville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brian Stamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cockeysville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at PNC Investments for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

David Atkinson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing soccer education and coaching to youth players through the Villarreal Virginia Academy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm leverages proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Heather Hanson Rivas is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee of the John C. Hanson Revocable Living Trust and is a member of the finance committee for Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, a creative community hub. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Denise Adah is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Avantax, and NASA Federal Credit Union. Denise also operates investment services through NASA Federal Investment Services under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management technologies.