Thomas Fleury is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Fleury serves as Finance and Enrollment Committee Co-Chair on the Holy Redeemer Catholic School Advisory Board in Kensington, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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.

Connor Kannapell is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in 2020. He specializes in counseling families and business owners through periods of transition, complexity, and uncertainty, addressing sophisticated planning needs such as the sale of closely held businesses, equity award vesting, initial public offerings, inheritance, and retirement. Connor focuses on providing straightforward counsel to help clients organize and simplify their financial affairs and work towards an intentional wealth strategy. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designations, along with Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Connor has expertise in advanced retirement planning, exit planning for small business owners, 401(k) and employer-sponsored plans, portfolio management, equity compensation planning, and tax minimization. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston. Connor lives in Washington, D.C., and enjoys traveling, golfing, waterfowl hunting, and volunteering for his alumni association. He supports community organizations including A Wider Circle, Alzheimer's Association, Miracle League of the Triangle, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Aaron Clem is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously worked at Bank of America, ADP, and the Washington Commanders, with additional experience at the University of Maryland. Clem has no prior years of industry experience outside his current roles. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Rodney Miller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999, alongside a long tenure at the US Census Bureau. His activities include the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving mainly individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Rishi Vyas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2024, he worked for PNC Investments and PNC Bank for 10 years and BB&T Investment Services for 6 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor and partner in Zenith Vending, LLC, a vending machine business with approximately 100 machines, and also owns residential investment properties with his wife. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and it maintains broader regulatory registrations reflecting derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christopher Talbert is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012, following prior roles at Capital One Financial Advisors and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Talbert serves as a trustee for several family trusts, including the William L. Talbert 2012 Irrevocable Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Mariama Bah is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to develop tailored financial plans aligned with clients' unique goals and priorities. She focuses on delivering a high-quality, client-centric planning experience that emphasizes collaboration, trust, and understanding clients' values and long-term objectives. She has professional experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Bank of America from 2020 to 2021, and as a Relationship Banker at Capital One Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Her background spans client relationship management and financial solutions, supporting her expertise in financial planning. Outside of her professional role, Mariama has interests in art, biking, music, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Corey Lyles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bloomberg Industry Group, as well as involvement with Project Hope - The People-to-People Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and maintains one of the largest retail advisor networks in the industry.

Gamal Aburdene Marcos is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Additionally, he is involved in a family business focused on real estate house flipping through Aburdene LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Douglas Bayer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Grace Borger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Baen Publishing Enterprises. She has also held positions in retail and publishing sectors, as well as experience in academia. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ari Ville Uusimaki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and currently assists businesses and individuals with insurance plan selection and implementation. Uusimaki also serves as a board member of a homeowners association, where he reviews financial statements and community matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and unaffiliated investment options, serving over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Benjamin Echeverri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Virtue Feed & Grain and the Naval Sea Systems Command within the Department of Defense. He has also worked in academic settings at Universidad de Salamanca and James Madison University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Armand Minasian is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Laith Layous is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and their families, developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, goals, values, and aspirations. Laith works closely with clients to understand what matters most to them, determining their appropriate level of risk and positioning them to pursue their long-term financial objectives. Laith holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Chinese, supporting a diverse client base. Committed to community involvement, Laith participates in volunteering activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service.

Alistair Faghani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equinox, Spotluck, Capital Teas, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of his advisory role, he instructs kendo, a martial art, to children and adults on a part-time basis. 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 tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Randall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2025 and has experience in various non-financial roles, including positions at Valet Living, Bowa Construction, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Party Bounce House Rentals of Knoxville and Inferno Pizzeria. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Silvia Henric is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In her role, she focuses on delivering an outstanding experience for clients by assisting them in making well-informed financial decisions. She utilizes the resources and technology provided by Fidelity to support her clients' financial planning needs. Outside of her professional work, Silvia has personal interests that include soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Lanie Nikes is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc., and operating her own advisory business. She previously held an insurance broker role and receives trailing commissions from past insurance sales. Charles Schwab 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Ellie Yazdeli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she held roles at Santander Securities and Santander Bank, as well as several positions at The Home Depot. 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 and analytics.