Michael Botto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and The Block. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Morning Consult and Bloomberg Government. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Alvin Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Germantown, MD, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank, as well as teaching at the University of Maryland-College Park 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

John Moriarty is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2015. Outside his advisory role, he is a member of Fitz Mori LLC, a non-agent real estate business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. Schwab’s model includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by centralized operations and a formal alternative investment process.

Nicholas Unis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Forvis Mazars LLP and NYLIFE Securities LLC/New York Life Insurance Co. He has entrepreneurial experience through UnisBrands LLC and Unis Footwear and is involved in real estate management as the owner of Unis Real Estate Management LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Dhaval Shah is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2020. He leverages his extensive experience and the resources at Fidelity to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals while navigating challenging markets. His approach involves collaborating with clients to create comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs, ensuring they are fully understood and sustainable regardless of market conditions. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dhaval held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions at TD Ameritrade as Senior Financial Consultant and Branch Manager in 2019, as well as roles at Edelman Financial Engines and T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2019, covering responsibilities from Investment Advisor to Supervisor of Investor Services. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Dhaval has personal interests in food, football, social events, motorcycles, parenthood, and traveling.

Vipul Talati is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he was associated with Green Realty and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Talati also has a longstanding involvement with Cleaners Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management in Aurora, CO, and Arlington, VA. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Monique Minor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and corporate financial planning services.

Gene Summerlin II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in Fairfax, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a range of segments, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Isabel Cooper is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms within the Edelman Financial Engines organization since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for Cross Rivers Ministries, a nonprofit focused on life coaching, and is the founder of Coops Hoops and Foods, a podcast covering basketball and culinary topics. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice across various account types.

Benjamin Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in McLean, VA, where he has worked for 12 years. His experience is focused within Morgan Stanley, a firm known for delivering a wide range of advisory programs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Joe Leoncio is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He supports clients in building financial plans aimed at helping them work towards meaningful life goals. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and Investment Consultant from 2016 to 2017. Before joining Fidelity, Joe worked as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2016. Throughout his career, Joe has developed expertise in financial planning and wealth management. His professional experience spans over a decade, during which he has focused on advising clients and helping them navigate their financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Joe has interests in fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, sailing, traveling, and volunteering.

Flor Wanda is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 12 years. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mohammad Aboudi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo and PNC Bank. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and offers a centralized operational structure supporting its multi-asset model portfolio investment approach.

Maryann Keith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in McLean, VA, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Financial Group and its affiliate MML Investors Services since 2007. Outside of her financial career, she has worked as a freelance flutist since 2004 and serves on the board of the Loudoun Symphony Association. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate arrangements.

Michael Fowler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. 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, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Kevin Okim is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and spent 18 years at Edward Jones prior to that. Okim is also the president of Okim Wealth Management LLC, where he focuses on financial planning and client wealth management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals, while supporting access to wrap-fee advisory programs and municipal and public finance work.

Yianni Skourtis is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to collaborating with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Yianni emphasizes the importance of partnering with clients to fully understand their needs and objectives as they work towards desired outcomes. Prior to his current role, Yianni held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Head of Regional Center Boston from 2022 to 2024, Client Service Leader from 2021 to 2022, and Vice President of Workplace Investing Participant Services from 2018 to 2021. These roles have contributed to his experience in financial services and client relationship management.

Erin Schmidinger is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through positions including Relationship Manager and Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Erin worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2014 in various capacities such as Wealth Management Client Services, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Investment Associate. Throughout her career in financial services, Erin focuses on understanding her clients, their families, and their priorities. She works to align Fidelity's resources to meet her clients' financial planning needs and is dedicated to advocating for them by addressing their financial and life goals.

James Palumbo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010, following a brief tenure at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Virginia Defense Force and has experience managing commercial loan brokerage and residual collections from investment-related transactions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Steven Alvarez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, BB&T Bank, and George Mason University. 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 financial planning and asset management services delivered through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment platforms alongside machine-learning tools for operational support.