Eyasu Theodros is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing comprehensive financial strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on long-term wealth management and financial planning. Eyasu works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help achieve those objectives, offering ongoing advice and adapting plans as clients' situations change. Eyasu has a decade of experience in the financial industry, having held various roles at different financial institutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College. He is currently pursuing a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification from the CFP Board. Additionally, he holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Eyasu enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, including cooking with his children after work.

Chris Yum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Center of Influence Solution LLC, a social media and digital marketing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research-driven investment evaluation with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Slade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and the Series 63 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Vermeulen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. He began his career with an internship in Business Development at SFG Wealth Management in 2023. In his current position, Ryan collaborates with individuals and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their specific goals. His approach focuses on helping clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence. Outside of his professional life, Ryan's personal interests include beach activities, family time, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Natnael Bekele is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Bekele provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. His expertise includes assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as retirement planning, funding education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Bekele holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America.

Christopher Petrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, TRUIST Advisory Services, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored plan solutions.

Joseph Arbogast, Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 methodologies.

Dennis White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dennis worked at AXA Advisors as a Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2019. In his role, Dennis focuses on partnering with clients to co-create financial plans, aiming to develop strategies that instill confidence and provide peace of mind. He strives to ensure clients feel heard and understood throughout the financial planning process. Outside of his professional life, Dennis enjoys activities such as camping, skiing, traveling, exploring food, listening to music, and engaging in parenthood.

Eric Franz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2009. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Cole Draper is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and McAdam LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a public notary and is cofounder and chief operating officer of Velocity Capital Consulting. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors.

Benjamin Garland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Jackson House Restaurant and held positions at the University of Delaware and Appoquinimink School District. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and fiduciary oversight.

Jonathan Davidov is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit and business organizations, including Sinai Hospital, LifeBridge Health, and Chill Ice Cream Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Grant Furnary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating out of the North Bethesda, MD office. He works with high net worth individuals and businesses to navigate wealth planning and investment management, focusing on multigenerational strategies built on strong relationships and trust. Grant and his team utilize insights from Merrill and Bank of America banking services to create personalized plans that support clients' desired lifestyles across present and future generations. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. His approach emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue meaningful goals. Outside of his professional role, Grant serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the DC Catholic Farming Network, a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC area. He lives in Washington DC with his wife, their two daughters, and their Golden Retriever. Grant enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Olabisi Akinrimisi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she has a long tenure with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Carlos Vallejo Bustamante is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and several other companies across different sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as several other companies including Cava and BurgerFi. 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.

Brian Terlinsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Matthews has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, Matthews is involved with Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an investment-related entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.