Leonard Cohen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for a trust in West Palm Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Walter Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family farming operation with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and a substantial non-discretionary advisory business supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Thomas Lydon is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also the manager of Lydon Financial Advisors, LLC, a wealth management entity. Lydon serves as trustee for multiple irrevocable trusts and is president of Lydon Fetterolf Corydon, P.A., a CPA firm founded in 1980. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including prior experience with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Thomas Cabral is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co., having joined both in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, LPL Financial, and M&T Securities, among others. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software for goal analysis and structured, annual planning engagements.

Zain Khokhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and has a background that includes work in digital intelligence systems and travel. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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.

Silvia Stazio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously spent 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Maginnis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Maginnis is a founding partner of Harvest Wealth LLC, where he provides financial advice and solutions to corporate executives, retirees, and their families. He is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Brockett II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He was previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for one year before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Brockett also owns Brockett Capital LLC, an independent investment-related business based in Silver Spring, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Tyler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ted Britt Automotive for two years. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Bianca is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2010 with Natixis Global Asset Management in Boston, MA, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014 to apply his experience and knowledge in helping clients pursue their financial goals. Michael offers investment planning and advice to affluent individuals, families, and businesses. He provides personal and in-depth services, utilizing industry-leading resources to assist clients in achieving their personal and financial objectives. His approach is diversified and risk-managed, aimed at bringing clarity to a complicated marketplace and fostering trust and understanding with clients. He graduated from DeSales University in 2009, where he was a member of the baseball team. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Westminster, MD with his wife Amanda, their sons Easton and Beau, and their chocolate lab Camden. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, biking, fishing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Uka Saran is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this position, Uka focuses on simplifying financial planning and developing personalized strategies that align with clients' goals using Fidelity's tools and resources. Uka has been in the financial services industry since 2014, beginning as a Client Services Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Over the years, Uka advanced through roles including Business Development Specialist, Financial Consultant, and Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity Investments. Specific details regarding Uka's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Patrick Langevin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for one year before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and models.

Steven Ganan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Xander Bauguess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior experience working at Tri-M Group LLC and various other positions including in education and entrepreneurial ventures such as an auto detailing business and a fishing charter. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Joseph Apanisile is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services for five years and has operated Joseph Associates CPA, a CPA firm, since 2011. His background includes roles outside financial services, such as work with ARS/Rescue Rooter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment programs and portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Jose Gomez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2023, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and other organizations. Outside of finance, he has experience with community and nonprofit work at Misioneros Inc. and San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Catholic Church. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Tinotenda Nyawata is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and NewWave Trading LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven investment guidance.

Curtis Rutherford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Securities. Rutherford has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. 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 and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Michael Briel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity baseball pitching coach at Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.