Matthew Dunphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Leaf Mental Health, a mental health concierge service. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Caroline Dangel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Ameriprise as well as positions in the food service and academic sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Ramsdell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. 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.

Trung Vu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and involved with Vu Entertainment LLC, a home-based TV show and script business. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools but not relying on them for investment decisions.

Luke Chenowith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2019, following a five-year tenure at T. Rowe Price. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a large client base with multi-asset model portfolios and a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized operations and a formal alternative-investment process.

Kevin Rowe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1995. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent two years at Morgan Stanley. Kevin focuses on providing clients with full transparency, clear communication, and education to build strong advisor-client relationships. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Vermont. Kevin’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin grew up in Rockville, Maryland, where he currently lives with his wife, Joanie, and their four children. He is an avid Washington Commanders football and University of Maryland Terrapins basketball fan. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family—especially at the beach—coaching youth sports, playing golf, and serving on the boards of his community, church, children's schools, and the Lilabean Foundation.

Shay Thomson is a CFP® with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones in Bethesda, MD. He has served at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Thomson is a managing partner of McDonogh LLC, a real estate investment business in York, PA, where he provides periodic consultation on significant portfolio transactions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Alexander Eljdid is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. He owns two investment-related firms, Compound Capital Wealth Management LLC and EDJDID GP LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Amelia Hogle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including positions at the Maryland General Assembly and the University of Maryland. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for Voices for Children and co-owns ArtMelia, a business involved in illustrating children's books and designing university club t-shirts. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Donald Chomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he lectures and teaches at Montgomery College and with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Jason Wright is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Manor Country Club for over two decades. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Jesse Rivas is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, National Life Group, and Hill International. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Reginald Lloyd is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products, home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers several discretionary separately managed account options.

Ronald Fuchsman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Nedia Vegagrosso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience outside of finance. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Neela White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2007 to 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Emily Crawford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has a tenure at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2004. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working with clients to develop, implement, and manage customized financial plans. He focuses on simplifying and personalizing the investing process to align investments with clients' future goals for themselves and their families. He has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Regional Vice President at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. from 2018 to 2022, Regional Sales Specialist at Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Registered Representative at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys playing golf.

Maximilliano Saavedra is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Potomac, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a bookkeeping business and manages an LLC that handles Ameriprise-related business expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Juan Gochez Barrientos is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Bethesda, MD, and has six years of industry experience. He has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.