Elle Wong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Matthew Moore is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alexandria, VA, with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he served seven years in the United States Marine Corps, where he held the rank of Captain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Cicely Fox is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. Cicely holds a Series 66 designation and operates out of Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support non-discretionary decision-making.

Robert Ni is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management, drawing on his background from a family of business owners to assist clients in managing both personal and business finances. Robert focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' values and financial goals. He specializes in simplifying clients' financial lives by addressing questions related to retirement planning, investment strategies, asset preservation, business continuity, and wealth transfer. Robert utilizes a structured financial stress test process to help clients understand their financial situations and plan accordingly. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, he participates in community volunteering and enjoys basketball, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Miguel Talero is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022, with 15 prior years at Bank of America. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. 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, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Keyan Tahmasebi is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to assist them in developing strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He serves as a resource for a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Tahmasebi holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program through Kaplan Financial Education. He collaborates with clients to address their financial concerns and questions, providing ongoing guidance as their needs evolve. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.

Charles Snyder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank, where he was employed for a combined ten years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Fredrick Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience, including 14 years at Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of finance, Jones is a freelance musician who receives royalties from sync licensing placements for music used in television and advertisements. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

James Giaccia serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps clients develop personalized and durable financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and life circumstances. His approach emphasizes deep listening, thoughtful planning, and disciplined execution to support busy, high-achieving individuals and families with comprehensive wealth management. He advises clients across a broad range of financial needs including banking and cash management, corporate executive services, portfolio construction, investment management, insurance and risk management, and trust and estate planning coordination. James has experience working with equity compensation, retirement planning, major life transitions, and liquidity management. Originally from Palo Alto, California, James attended American University in Washington, DC, where he competed as a varsity wrestler. He holds a Bachelor's degree from American University and carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James participates in the American University Alumni Association and is involved with the Eagle Regional Training Center in his community. His personal interests include boating, cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Cunnane is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant with Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and held a similar position at BNY Mellon Investment Management from 2013 to 2019. His approach focuses on building partnerships with clients based on trust and open communication, working collaboratively to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and priorities. He utilizes the resources and services offered by Fidelity to assist clients in achieving their goals. Matthew holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests that include baseball, cooking and baking, movies, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Charlotte Mcghee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Jesse Kahn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management plans for individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. With over 10 years of experience in financial markets, Jesse and his team utilize a comprehensive approach to financial planning that includes cash flow analysis, risk management, investment and retirement income planning, and estate services. He aims to provide a level of service consistent with that of a small, neighborhood business while leveraging the resources of one of Wall Street's largest firms. Jesse's diverse background—born in California, raised in the DC area, and educated in South Carolina—enables him to work effectively with clients from varied backgrounds, particularly those facing the distinctive financial challenges common in the DMV region. Jesse holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He resides in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC, with his wife. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys baseball, music, and spending time with his family.

Steven West is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets solutions.

John Mongold is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes ten years at Wilmington Trust before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the George Mason University Honors College Advisory Board and acts as Treasurer for the Belvoir Chapter of AFCEA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers advisory services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Adrianne Medford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Daniel Gordon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and his own firm, Gordon & Associates. In addition to advisory work, he maintains a tax preparation and accounting practice through Gordon & Associates and holds a CPA, CFP, and CEBS designations related to non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, along with various portfolio management and technology solutions.

Andre Stubbs is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021, following two years at Consumer Direct Care Network and over a decade at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates 3S Stubbs Supply Shop, LLC, a business providing common household goods, clothing, music, and collectibles. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan objectives with a range of investment products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ibrahim Bah is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Avantax Advisory Services and as a principal consultant at Robert Half, where he led government audit assignments. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a member of Vision Globale Inc, which implements environmental and healthcare programs across Africa. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options.

Venetta Macaluso is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.