Micheal Lipshultz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to develop financial plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michelle Balfe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Balfe serves as a board member of the Bowie, MD Green Team Executive Committee and is an independent insurance agent for group disability and group dental coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Howard Ulmer III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active musician, performing as a guitarist and singer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work alongside targeted advisory programs.

Kevin Link is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the president and owner of Link Financial Corp and volunteers with the St. Agnes Hospital Charitable Foundation’s finance committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Bridget O'Carroll is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Meakem Group, Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc., and Capital Village Public Charter School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, with a noted affiliation supporting municipal and public-finance work.

Ruben Banerjee is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Rockville, MD, and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Financial 360, LLC, where he also serves as an associate and registered representative. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Rodney Gillespie is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023 and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2022. 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 combined advisory and brokerage platform with both non‑discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized operations and a formal process for alternative investments.

Kevin Shultis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding the Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Daniel Searles is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with LPL Financial, based in Gaithersburg, MD, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked with Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

John Yetman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He hosts a radio show and podcast called CEO Stories and is a business owner with the Association for Enterprise Growth in Gaithersburg, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Ritterpusch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include various positions at Fidelity Investments and involvement with organizations such as the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Washington, DC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wylie Rice is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC and held positions at Johns Hopkins University and its Department of Cognitive Neurology. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Anthony Crisalli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Zion Chaflawee is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held prior roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, NY Life, and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he assists applicants with health and group insurance through separate insurance-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple program structures.

David Morton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family-owned funeral home business in Baltimore and serves as a personal representative and co-trustee in estate and trust matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research from internal and external sources to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of financial advisors.

Brian Eliff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm and established the Ewers | Griggs | Eliff Group in 2015. Brian's primary role within the group involves identifying and establishing new client relationships that align with both client needs and Merrill Lynch's financial solutions. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, having earned the certification in 2020. Brian focuses on a wealth management process that integrates financial planning, investment management, banking, lending, and estate planning, with an emphasis on prioritizing client goals and implementing tailored strategies. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and is affiliated with the Gettysburg College Alumni and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He is originally from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Kensington, Maryland, with his wife Reed and son Brooks.

Keith Unikel is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and has been serving as Resident Director of the Bethesda office since 2016. With a career beginning in 2006 in the financial services industry, Keith focuses on addressing the wealth management and investment needs of individuals and families with a fiduciary standard of care. He works closely with clients to craft customized strategies that align with their goals. Keith takes the time to understand the true purpose of clients' wealth and develops tailored strategies to meet their complex financial and investment needs. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He spends considerable time analyzing and evaluating the team’s wealth strategies to build customized investment portfolios. Keith earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland. He holds several professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Keith enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with his family in Potomac, MD.

Steven Hersh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business entity related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses algorithmic tools alongside human oversight to generate tailored retirement income strategies.

Andrew Gibson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Katie Stephens is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with high net worth clients to develop personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of assets. She has held this role since 2022. Her professional experience includes serving as Senior Associate at First Republic Bank from 2020 to 2022, Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan from 2019 to 2020, Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2014. Outside of her professional work, Katie's personal interests include parenthood, reading, running, traveling, and yoga.