Olabisi Akinrimisi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she has a long tenure with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as several other companies including Cava and BurgerFi. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Terlinsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Matthews has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, Matthews is involved with Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an investment-related entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Rippen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2006. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides clients with tailored wealth management plans designed to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Sean builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Through Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages client strategies on a discretionary basis. Sean holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 securities registrations and a State of Maryland insurance license. Sean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland's Scholars Program in College Park. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sean enjoys playing piano and guitar, physical fitness, golf, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brookeville, Maryland, with his wife Christine and their two sons, Beau and Austin.

Gregory Underhill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent three years at H. Beck, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joan White Mccain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008, previously serving at Osaic FS, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Mccain is also engaged in insurance sales, including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a broad range of investment strategies and integrates technology tools to assist advisors, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. 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, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Leishear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct finance instructor at both the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University, and he is also involved as a Little League umpire in Vienna, Virginia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and large-scale operational capabilities.

Tommie Roberson III is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of finance, he manages the wait and kitchen staff at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar, a business he has been involved with since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jordan Ibrahimi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Riptydz and Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant and attended Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Willie Tate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding millionaires and high net worth families through the accumulation, growth, and preservation of their financial assets. His areas of expertise include retirement planning, estate and legacy planning, tax efficiency, college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and philanthropic planning among others. Willie holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University System of Maryland. Willie is proficient in English and French and engages with several professional organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council, and the Urban Financial Services Coalition. Outside of his professional work, Willie participates in community involvement with organizations including Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Inc., Leveling The Playing Field, and Northern Virginia Football Officials Association. His personal interests include basketball, chess, football, golfing, singing, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Behzad Baharloo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill, Regions Bank, Cetera, and Caci, as well as managing a family business, Orelity Family Fund, for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Jennifer Smith is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Convergent Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Bill Polizos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments LLC, Capital One Advisors, LLC, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains involvement with Marniso Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle Murphy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and also maintains a longstanding relationship with Midland National Life as an independent insurance agent. He operates Murphy Financial Group as an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio solutions including proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Gordon Stier is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Stier serves as Vice President of the University of Bridgeport Alumni Association board. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Marco Rosas Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016 and is also involved in managing Timbuktu Restaurant as a cashier. 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 employs a large team of advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to support diversified investment strategies.