Greg Roemer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Roemer serves on the Advancement Advisory Committee for Rockbridge Academy, a private K-12 religious school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include institutional portfolio management.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Windsor Communities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Joel Greenberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently working at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He also engages in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jack Fechter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and prior positions at Hampden-Sydney College, Durham University, Trustar Bank, and Bullis School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory and financial planning programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from tailored financial plans to broader investment and trading activities.

Richard Hogan is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, having previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Hogan has maintained a long-standing role as a shareholder at Hogan & Reed P.C. CPA's since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options spanning discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and various program structures.

Matthew Slook is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he helps clients plan for their financial goals and ensures their investment strategies align with their objectives and risk preferences. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Managed Account Support Specialist, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained experience working with a variety of client needs and investment strategies, focusing on providing dedicated advisory support. His career path reflects a commitment to understanding client relationships and investment management within the firm.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he has served as an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, focusing on sales of Cutco kitchen knives. 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 a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jarrett Brant is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include four years at Wells Fargo and seven years of service in the United States Marine Corps. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Daniel Straub is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has worked alongside his mother, Elizabeth Shepard, to serve multiple generations of families, accomplished entrepreneurs, and professionals. Daniel's advisory approach focuses on addressing the complex financial issues faced by the career-building generation, emphasizing risk management, diversification, and personalized investment strategies. Daniel's expertise includes education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. He employs a systematic investment process that prioritizes quality investments and long-term planning. His commitment to outstanding client service is reflected in his goal to be the primary point of contact for all clients' wealth management needs. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Politics from Brandeis University. Outside of his professional work, Daniel is involved with Fizz Apparel. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, knitting and crocheting, music, singing, skydiving, traveling, and woodworking.

David Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Imagination Stage, a community arts organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Kristen Largay is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, she held roles at Ernst & Young and in athletics at American University. Outside of finance, she works part-time at Jaco Juice and Taco Bar in Washington, DC, where she prepares juices and smoothies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Branthover is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2016. He previously worked with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Adam Janowitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Artemis Real Estate Partners. 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 investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paul Mcgeary is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Permanent Endowment Finance Committee of Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church in Mill Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Gabriel Plazola Martinez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 2023, and he also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Financial 360, LLC, a support company based in Rockville, MD. Martinez has held roles at both firms since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools to project potential outcomes and supports both wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Leandro Falleiros Rodrigues Carva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Fincapital Financas e Investimentos S.A., and in various roles including with the UK Foreign Office and the Brazil State Government of Mato Grosso. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brenden Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp. and Janus Henderson Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Thad Bisselle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Chalice Wealth Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Paul Capodanno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and Ohio National Equities. Capodanno serves on the board of the Soccer Association of Columbia and is an advisory board member for the nonprofit Casey Cares. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Mei Mei Chow is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.