Kevin Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves as a trustee and executor overseeing family estates. 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.

Crystal Cleare is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience in the industry. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services since 2017, as well as positions with the Palm Beach School Board, Lowe's, and Florida A&M University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Sue Van Der Linden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is the author of the book *Financial Custody: You Your Money, and Divorce*. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Bernard Tomasky II is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, D.C., where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of experience in the industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Janet Otersen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Corvin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSb since 2017. Outside of finance, he creates and sells mixed media art and photography through Dane Fine Art.com and works as a florist sales processor and rideshare driver. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm provides integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services supported by strategic asset allocation models and a centralized operational structure.

Joseph Codd is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked with Lincoln Financial Advisors and Towne Park LLC, among other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform that combines advanced technology with extensive scale.

Theodore Hart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 1997, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to this, he spent two years at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 approach supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Shannon O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has performed with the American Ballet Theater as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement portfolio strategies.

Elizabeth Mc Kie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ropes & Gray LLP and Cambridge Associates LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Catherine Landon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary of K4 Enterprises Inc., assisting with company administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Nicole Floyd is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Floyd serves as the board treasurer for Soles for Souls, a community organization supporting women who have experienced pregnancy loss due to miscarriage. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory models through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Silvia Stazio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously worked for 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Laborde is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, employing a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

James Brockett II is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Brockett Capital LLC, an investment-related business based in Silver Spring, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Angela Peterson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Peterson serves on the Finance Committee of the Congressional School, providing financial oversight to support the school's long-term sustainability. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Janet Haley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Charles Schwab, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of her advisory work, she co-authored the book *Value Investing for Dummies* in 2002. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Patrick Langevin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans both directly and through employer partnerships.

Stefan Nicholas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for the nonprofit Community Foundation for Montgomery County. 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 a range of individual, institutional, and charitable clients.