Kenneth Liu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. Liu is also a CPA and owns a tax and accounting services business, and serves as treasurer for the Ashburn Crossroads Condominium Unit Owner Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stella Alaba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics alongside a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Imoh is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013, totaling 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Ashburn, VA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ventures including ownership and partnership in several property-related businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Francis Hawkins IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he gained experience in various roles including at Earls Kitchen + Bar and Audio Visual Systems LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as collaborative, ongoing relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Trinity Hammerschmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she was associated with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in horse braiding in Montpelier, VA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by a platform that integrates adviser programs with a range of financial products and third-party asset management.

Carlos Ruiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for eight years and has been associated with M&T Bank since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in residential property ownership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ann Taylor is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She serves as the treasurer for the local unit of United Methodist Women, a nonprofit volunteer position. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Jeffrey Schweighoffer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bethesda, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. 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 management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Theophilus Baidoo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as employment outside the financial sector at Waffle House, Inc. Baidoo is involved in insurance agency activities linked to his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to managed portfolios. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Daniel Campos is a financial advisor at Osaic with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Osaic, Campos worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and RBC Capital Markets. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including De Profundis, Inc. and Child Justice, Inc., and volunteers with groups focused on workforce diversification and professional networking. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients through a large network of advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and tailored portfolio management strategies.

Joseph Hemsley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bethesda, MD, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees human resources and business expense management as president and treasurer of HH BMD Enterprises LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and asset management, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Samuel Strasser is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive financial strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. His focus includes long-term wealth management, financial planning, and creating personalized strategies that adapt to dynamic market conditions. Samuel has expertise in areas such as corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and is a member of the professional organization Alpha Sigma Phi. Outside of his professional work, Samuel enjoys boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Thy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Nguyen held positions at Bank of America, Wonder Rates, and has a background that includes roles outside of finance such as internal medicine and automotive technology. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sean Kirby Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside his advisory work, he is fully engaged with SKS72, LLC, an investment-related business he owns and operates. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, through a network of advisors.

Bernard Klein is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients in developing personalized financial plans to help them achieve their goals. He leverages Fidelity's resources and takes the time to understand each client's unique situation in order to provide tailored strategies and ongoing support. Bernard has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially working as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License.

John Swart is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. His approach involves helping clients plan for key life milestones such as funding education, preparing for retirement, and managing long-term family objectives. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. His work emphasizes clear communication and simplifying the complexities involved in wealth management.

Shihi Chu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2010. Chu also manages her practice operations through an external LLC where she serves as paraplanner. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice.

Nigel Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Silver Spring, MD, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he held roles in strategy and innovation consulting at Value Exchange Catalysts LLC and was involved with Zurena LLC, a beverage supply business. At Value Exchange Catalysts, he authored white papers on the impact of new technologies and regulations in medically underserved communities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.