Suzanne Spano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust in Vienna, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Brian Waak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, LP for 18 years and has been affiliated with NASA Federal Credit Union since 2007. His outside activities include supporting investment products and services offered through the DBA NASA Federal Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lisa Carpenter is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. She serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Secretary for Shepherd's Care Children's Center, Inc., a nonprofit preschool affiliated with her church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Deborah Harris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Bryan Condra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer at BDC Capital, a real estate company involved in property acquisition and leasing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Johnston is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at University at Boulder, Space4Good, and Eldora Ski & Ride School. 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.

Matthew Brudniak is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2019 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he was a passive owner of an antiques business that sold to private collectors and museums. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Mark Cunniff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Kenwood Country Club. He has also been involved with Wake Forest University and worked with CaddieMaster. 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 a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Helen Mc Call is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Meriwether Godsey, as well as work in education and alumnae relations at Sweet Briar College. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Robert Howe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he develops customized investment plans for both corporate retirement plan clients and individual private wealth management clients. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016, he served as a Vice President at the Money Management Institute, a nationally recognized trade association focused on investment solutions. Robert works closely with business owners, plan sponsors, and participants to prepare for retirement, assisting with 401k plan improvements, employee education, fiduciary duties, and executive compensation and Non-Qualified retirement programs. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and an MBA from George Mason University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a graduate of Phillips Andover and also attended Clarkson University. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys adventure sports such as biking, boating, camping, ice hockey, scuba diving, and skiing. He spends time with his family and pursues reading and watching movies. Robert participates in community organizations including DC Lucky Dog and is involved with the Phillips Andover Alumni Association. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals.

Jared Bjornberg is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Jared's professional experience encompasses financial consulting and planning, with a focus on helping clients build tailored financial strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Jared has worked closely with individuals to co-create financial roadmaps aligned with their unique lifestyles and goals. His approach centers on supporting clients through significant financial decisions to foster better financial futures. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared has interests in fitness, food, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.

Adam Nowak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked at Westborough High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm follows an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Stephen Stavrou is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory roles, he operated a dog walking business from 2022 to 2023. 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and offers a range of programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Akeem Williams is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Islanders Properties Managements LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jonathan Sade is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and priorities, developing customized strategies to address their investing and fiduciary responsibilities. Jonathan focuses on both institutional and individual wealth management needs. Jonathan holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a high school diploma from St Albans School and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. Jonathan has been recognized in Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" consecutively from 2019 through 2024.

Bradley Martin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has held roles at Paul Martin, Yes Hearing, SmartBrief, All Digital Dental Design Studio, and Star City Games. He also serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a revocable trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jonathan Legg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. He serves on the advisory board of Wealth Strategies Journal. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate agreements.

Lakeisha Hill is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. She has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2016, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president of the Arlington Traditional School PTA and an author of a personal memoir titled *Breath of Grace: My life with sickle cell, God and Yoga*. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Nathaniel Hamilton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, and he has one year of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Financial Growth Partners and has a background that includes roles in education and the brewing industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of investment professionals and utilizes various third-party advisory platforms alongside proprietary programs.