Kevin Rowe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1995. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent two years at Morgan Stanley. Kevin focuses on providing clients with full transparency, clear communication, and education to build strong advisor-client relationships. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Vermont. Kevin’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin grew up in Rockville, Maryland, where he currently lives with his wife, Joanie, and their four children. He is an avid Washington Commanders football and University of Maryland Terrapins basketball fan. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family—especially at the beach—coaching youth sports, playing golf, and serving on the boards of his community, church, children's schools, and the Lilabean Foundation.

Rashad Hames is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with the Hudson Valley Sports Complex and spent several years in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Shay Thomson is a CFP® with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones in Bethesda, MD. He has served at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Thomson is a managing partner of McDonogh LLC, a real estate investment business in York, PA, where he provides periodic consultation on significant portfolio transactions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Rebecca Morello is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals. She joined the Steelman Aguirre Wealth Management Group in 2020 and draws on her prior experience at Surveyor Capital, a division of Citadel. Rebecca's expertise includes managing new wealth, executive and equity compensation, retirement planning, tax minimization, and college education planning, with a focus on serving women and supporting retirement income needs. Rebecca earned a dual degree from SUNY Oneonta and the Fashion Institute of Technology in Merchandising Management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in upstate New York, Rebecca now resides in Encinitas, California, where she is active in the community. Her involvement includes volunteer work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and the Coronado Junior Woman's Club. Outside of her professional work, Rebecca enjoys a variety of personal interests such as reading, dancing, drawing, music, photography, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is committed to building strong client relationships and helping individuals navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence.

Alexander Eljdid is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. He owns two investment-related firms, Compound Capital Wealth Management LLC and EDJDID GP LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Simon Hamilton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Robert W. Baird & Co., Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, he is a director of a London-based property entity that is used solely for personal residence purposes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting through a non-discretionary model and offers access to various portfolio management styles, firm research, and municipal advisory services.

Donald Chomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he lectures and teaches at Montgomery College and with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Jason Wright is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Manor Country Club for over two decades. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Jesse Rivas is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, National Life Group, and Hill International. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Melanie Folstad is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and City National Bank since 2016. Folstad serves on the boards of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and she is involved with several local nonprofit and educational organizations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies with a range of advisory programs and combines its capital-markets capabilities with multiple investment managers and responsible-investing options.

Ronald Fuchsman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Matthew Poteete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, Principal Financial Services, Invest Financial Corporation, New England Securities, and Waddell & Reed. He is also employed by a related entity, Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, which manages his advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, tax-aware retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Christopher Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working with clients to develop, implement, and manage customized financial plans. He focuses on simplifying and personalizing the investing process to align investments with clients' future goals for themselves and their families. He has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Regional Vice President at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. from 2018 to 2022, Regional Sales Specialist at Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Registered Representative at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys playing golf.

Maximilliano Saavedra is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Potomac, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a bookkeeping business and manages an LLC that handles Ameriprise-related business expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Juan Gochez Barrientos is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Bethesda, MD, and has six years of industry experience. He has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John O'Donnell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Strategy Group and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Outside of finance, he teaches yoga classes at a Washington, DC studio. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to meet various portfolio management needs.

Judith Zins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 16-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside a broad array of investment offerings.

Mohamed Ben Yahia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Melissa Chockley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she was unemployed for ten years. She serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Yorktown Crew Boosters. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

J Britt Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.