Brenden Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp. and Janus Henderson Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages trillions in client assets and offers services ranging from financial planning to investment products and institutional solutions.

Paul Capodanno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and Ohio National Equities. Capodanno serves on the board of the Soccer Association of Columbia and is an advisory board member for the nonprofit Casey Cares. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Mei Mei Chow is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020, with previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

James Battle IV is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Rockville, MD. His prior roles include financial planning and consulting with several organizations focused on federal employee benefits. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational consulting and provides general education on federal benefits through multiple independent contracting roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Nicole Mccuskey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Raymond James entities and affiliated firms since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered 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 and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Julia Myers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Angela Beckham is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Washington, DC. She has held roles at Cetera and Jacqueline Griffin E.A., and also serves as a financial professional at National Capital Bank of Washington. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation business and sits on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill Village and the Washington School for Girls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Brodie is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years each before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Aruzhan Ablyazova is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Bank of America, Citibank, and Uniqlo. Outside of finance, she is involved with Beauty by Aidana / MKP. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Dormina Nyondo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Dormina worked at M and T Bank and TD Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Homer Garrison III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Merrill and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Alem Lakew is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at America's Kids LLC from 2016 to 2018. 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 accounts.

Julia Mcintire is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kristopher Cotton is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has held financial advisory roles since 2016, including positions as Partner and Financial Advisor at Clarity Wealth Plan (2022-2024) and Financial Advisor at North Florida Wealth Advisors (2016-2022). Cotton focuses on understanding his clients' priorities and assisting them in developing tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in food, football, hiking, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Ken Furuya is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential’s affiliated insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering services that range from financial planning to access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through its affiliated entities.

Casey Domanski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at PF Changs and Mount St. Mary’s University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a range of sponsored programs and managers.

Kevin Nee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Based in Washington, DC, his career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Danni Shen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, BOC International (China) Co., Ltd., and Bank of China. Shen serves as treasurer and board member of the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Greater Washington DC and as treasurer for Hua Sports, both nonprofit organizations. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Kevin Olswfski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Aldi, Genesis 50:20 LLC dba Linda Krisko Insurance and Financial, and several other firms. Outside finance, he operated a personal training business for ten years. 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joyce Ward is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2001 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in several residential real estate properties in New York and Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.