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.

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.

Alex Li is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles outside the financial sector such as working at Big Blue Swim School and the Fund For The Public Interest. 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 models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sabrina Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Her spouse owns a separate business, ANDERSON GT, LLC, for which she serves as a check signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable breadth of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jennifer James is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at REI Systems Inc, Dogtopia, and Shift 7 Digital. Outside of financial advising, she owns several Dogtopia dog daycare locations and is involved in business planning and oversight for these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with various advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and its range of affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

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.

Nainoksha Kaushal is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and currently Edward Jones since 2025. Her career also includes roles in education and tutoring. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jordan Bonanno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Bonanno worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

David Nitta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Jessica Robles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Zisko is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MZ Inspections, a sole proprietorship conducting home occupancy inspections. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers services through a large network of advisors and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Brian Thoms is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BWT Operations LLC, a business entity that employs staff supporting his practice. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, tailored recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Nicholas Buck is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time at George Mason University from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roger Diban Abou Jaoude is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing multiple family-owned property ventures and serves as treasurer for a property management LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Feeney is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Mahendra Bist is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. His career spans more than three decades in financial services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Bishoff Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Delaszo Smith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise, T Rowe Price, and AXA Advisors. Outside the financial industry, he works as a delivery driver. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

John Giles is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to model outcomes.

Nathan George is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at PepsiCo CVA and Evergreen Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience spanning education and logistics sectors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, financial planning, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.