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.

Dan Raube is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021 in various consulting roles. He currently holds the position of Financial Consultant since 2024, having progressed through roles including Financial Consultant I, Investment Consultant, and Planning Consultant within the firm. Dan's professional experience spans financial planning and investment consulting, with previous roles in insurance as an Agent, Account Manager, and Agency Field Specialist at State Farm Insurance. His career reflects a focus on providing personalized, goal-based financial planning to clients. Outside of his professional work, Dan has interests in beach activities, football, hiking, parenthood, pets, and running.

Samuel Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Banc of America Investment Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technological tools and a broad non-advisory financial platform.

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.

Linda French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Navy Federal Brokerage Services, Navy Federal Financial Group, and Ameriprise. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment tools and operating at significant scale.

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.

Alexander Jordan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Allstate Insurance Company and a brief employment at George Mason University. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

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.

David Sheehan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked with the firm and its predecessors since 2009, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios with a long-term orientation.

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.

Justin Willis is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he manages client portfolios and develops new business. Prior to this, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, along with specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Scott Aune is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Northwest Financial Group LLC for a decade. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and non-discretionary services tailored to client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Trent Smith is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Reston, Virginia Investor Center. In this role, he leads a team of Financial Consultants focused on delivering client-centric experiences through holistic planning and guidance. He aims to foster an empowering and motivating environment to support associates in achieving their long-term personal and professional objectives. Smith has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Assistant Branch Leader, Workplace Guidance Manager, Guidance Support Specialist, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his experience across multiple facets of financial services and leadership within the organization.

Omar Amjad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has held various roles across financial services and education, including positions at KeyBank, George Mason University’s Costello College of Business, and Northern Virginia Community College. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Zoskey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Associates for three years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division, where he has been since 2018 and 2019, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models, though clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Jahaad Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Houston, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a broad array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the expertise of its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Thomas Westmoreland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Resources from 2006 to 2017. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as Divorce Planning and estate-settlement services.