Liam McCracken is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity as a Relationship Manager in 2023 before transitioning to an Investment Consultant position in 2024. In his current role, Liam partners with clients through the financial planning process to develop plans that are appropriate and understandable, focusing on goals such as retirement and other financial objectives. His approach emphasizes collaboration throughout each phase of the client's financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Liam has personal interests that include cars, cooking and baking, football, social events with friends, golf, and music.

Sam Kast is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes a variety of roles outside finance, including positions related to Clemson University and work in the food service industry. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ernesto Espejo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in White Plains, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Espejo serves as a board member for Spring Dell Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization in La Plata, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

James Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in general management of a supply business, J Reilly Associates, based in Springfield, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving plan objectives with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael DiLeonardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. His career in financial services also includes experience as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2020 to 2021 and as a Business Development Specialist at TD Ameritrade in 2019. Michael focuses on financial planning that emphasizes the impact of today's choices on future outcomes. He values building strong partnerships and understanding clients' priorities to develop effective financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in football, motorcycles, and movies.

Marie Meuschke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2014. Holding the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, she provides comprehensive financial advice focused on personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Marie advises families and individuals in the DMV area and beyond, applying a client-centered approach that prioritizes their interests and goals. She builds personalized financial strategies to help clients navigate changing market conditions and achieve their objectives. Originally from New York, Marie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from Loyola University of Maryland. Beyond her professional work, Marie participates in community volunteering in line with the Merrill tradition. She lives in Baltimore with her fiancé and their dog, and her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, knitting, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.

Parker Willis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs. He focuses on simplifying investing to ensure clients are comfortable with their financial strategies. Willis has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Services Representative, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investments Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer at EverBank from 2013 to 2014.

George Balboa Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the financial services for the Balboa & Blevins Group. He has more than 34 years of experience providing financial and wealth management guidance and services. He focuses on wealth management and strategic planning services, including asset allocation, retirement, estate, and succession planning. George holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor's degree and earned his high school diploma from Bullis School. George is proficient in both English and Spanish. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for seven consecutive years from 2019 through 2025. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Latrina Green is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2005, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 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 and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Charmaine Cheng is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Bank of America, JPMorgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and HSBC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kelsey Henneman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. She is involved in creating personalized financial plans that align with the unique goals of individuals and families, utilizing Fidelity's strategic portfolios and innovative approaches. Prior to her current role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Her professional experience includes roles such as Senior Private Wealth Associate at Bernstein Private Wealth Management from 2022 to 2025, and Senior Investment Operations Associate at Cambridge Associates LLC from 2020 to 2022. These roles have contributed to her expertise in financial consulting and wealth management.

Michael Berens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies that utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside features such as tax management and responsible investing options.

Adam Sahak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and previously held positions at PNC Bank, Domino’s, SunTrust Bank, and BB&T Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

Houry Kachadorian is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2008 and focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. Houry assists clients in managing family wealth, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Houry served clients at Bank of America for over ten years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and has earned professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Houry is fluent in English and Armenian. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, reading, running, and spending time with family. She resides in Gainesville, Virginia with her husband and children. Houry emphasizes adapting investment strategies to reflect changes in clients' lives and aims to provide thoughtful guidance that meets their evolving financial goals.

Casey Muhtadi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo and Truist Investment Services between 2013 and the present. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions with over $671 billion in assets under management.

John Rutherford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial product options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Paula Heichel is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has sole ownership of a rental property business in Washington, DC. 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Kevin Buckley is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and 14 years at Georgetown Preparatory School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenarios to support client financial goals.

Michael Gainor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and T. Rowe Price. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Krosnowski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate firm and serves as a trustee and power of attorney for clients’ living trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across multiple program structures.