Chukwuemeka Njere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Njere’s work history also includes roles outside finance at Amazon.com and Bowie State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Njere is employed, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves in advisory roles less common among large institutional peers.

Suzanne Skradski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Sevier is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2009. Her credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Stephen Minor II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. 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 databases.

Stephen Pryor is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. He has been with Raymond James since 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Ashley Hall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2024, Hall worked for four years at Chevy Chase Trust and four years at the Smithsonian Institution. Hall holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its process includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lauren Grant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Ruff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and EY LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Kirby is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Washington, DC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Osaic and Athena Wealth Strategies since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, his background includes roles in education and service positions. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions to manage a wide range of investment products.

Edward Tarbutton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2017, following prior roles at FBR Capital Markets & Co. and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a board member for the Town of Chevy Chase View, a local neighborhood council. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James Polucha is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with M&T Securities for 16 years and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for 3 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Mc Garvey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005, including its Financial Services division prior to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he supports advisors in client transitions as an independent contractor for J&R Juergensen, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional providers.

Gabriela Guardia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of several non-investment entities in Costa Rica related to inherited family property. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

James Thomas II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Plata, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation managing practice employment and payroll services, and serves as president of the Stone Ridge Homeowners Association board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Gordon Wallace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. Wallace is associated with Wallace Management LLC, a family-held business in which he serves as a signer on the account. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of in-house and third-party investment options.

Michael Sughroue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Python Talent Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an employee and bartender at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill in Annapolis, 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Meg Shernisky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2022 and has prior experience with the University of Maryland and state political organizations. She serves as a board member on the St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Council, providing input on alumni association matters and college events. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, providing asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Anthony Black is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience working at Tria Federal and Georgetown University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers advisory services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offices.

Joseph Fatzinger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Equitable Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Abigail Ganssle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked for eight years at OUTFRONT Media. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.