Mark Monninger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Mutual Service Corporation and Capitol Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advising, he coaches spring lacrosse for Montgomery County Public Schools. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Haigler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an event planning business, The Vinoy Group, with his spouse. 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.

Rolando Guzman Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Adam Hewat is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, AIG, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an insurance agent placing fixed insurance and annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a broad multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and offers discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party money manager programs.

Juliette Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Fishkind is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 2004 to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

James Henson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Chris Wallace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Wallace holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Liam Mulcahy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BNY Mellon and Cvent. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tontine Financial LLC, supporting the company’s payroll and benefits operations. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement plan services.

Michael Patti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He was self-employed from 2015 to 2026 before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Eiber Medina Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and was previously employed by Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a remodeling and subcontracting business in Montgomery Village, Maryland. 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, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Jonathan Aguilar Bernstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and several other organizations. 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 includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2021. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jordan Kraus is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rockville, MD. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Kraus is involved with MedicarePhD, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad platform that includes institutional and retirement-focused services.

Nathaniel Massey Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Ameriprise in various capacities since 2001. Massey serves on the Board of Directors for the Ingleside Foundation and several Ingleside senior living communities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Artisan Movers, Inc. 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 and model portfolio programs, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools to support advisors.

Griffin Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at State Farm and service in the US Army. 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.