John Schlendorf III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that manages a duplex property. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Richard Zsakany Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s approach emphasizes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Veland is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Veland serves on the boards of two nonprofits, PACC MDC in Washington, DC, and FilExcellence in Arlington, VA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Sheryl Steinhart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1994 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market-return modeling.

Mercy Wambari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citibank N.A. Kenya. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent personal trainer and nutrition coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate advanced modeling tools and tailored strategies.

Kristin Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Duke DC Women's Forum and Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day, and participates as a donor in the women's grant-making organization Many Hands, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, as well as integrated lending and cash-sweep services.

Kevin Espy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, New York Life Insurance Co., and Axa Advisors. Before entering the financial sector, he was employed at educational institutions including the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester and The Ideal School of Manhattan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Levi Bean is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent eight years with Lincoln Financial Advisors and six years at Mount St. Mary's University. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a youth ice hockey team and works as an employee producing sharp edge tester caps. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports various portfolio management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with client-imposed investment restrictions.

Sharon Chapman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and has been involved with Capital Wealth Management Group LLC since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Alan Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to tailor investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Bailey Lyon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he held positions in various fields such as education at the University of Wyoming and roles at Walmart and Chili's. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Douglas Ulrich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He is based in Rockville, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques within its advisory process.

Charisma Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with NewLuc DMV LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tina Zemba is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Arete Wealth Management, DiMeo Schneider & Associates, Orion Investment Advisors, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, GFO Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary for a homeowner’s association in Olney, MD. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jeffrey Rubin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Herlin Reyes Ramos is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, including his current role at Merrill beginning in 2022. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he operated his own CPA firm and managed Flying Cloud Money Management, LLC for multiple decades. He serves as Treasurer for Columbia Pro Cantare, a nonprofit choral organization, providing accounting and compliance support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Austin Miller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Vicus Capital, Partners Financial Group, Penn Mutual, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in his family's farm business for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.