Damien Barros is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building strong financial relationships by understanding what matters most to his clients and helping them turn their financial goals into clear, actionable strategies. He specializes in various areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Damien also collaborates with professionals such as CPAs and estate attorneys to address broader financial considerations that clients may encounter throughout different stages of their lives. Damien holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he values family and maintains a balance between his career and personal life. He enjoys biking, hiking, going to the gym, playing tennis and basketball, and participates as a member of the NOVA Tennis League.

Jason Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to this, he was employed at UBS Financial Services for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the CFA Institute by reviewing examination content and assisting with standards and grading. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, focusing on advisory support without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Stephen Bearce is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at McLaughlin Ryder Advisory Services, Coburn & Meredith, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a trustee for a non-family irrevocable life insurance trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, with a focus on research-driven portfolio construction and a range of financial products distributed through affiliated entities.

Seena Ghavami is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Seena employs a goals-based wealth management process aimed at fostering collaborative client relationships characterized by transparency and purpose. With expertise in utilizing global resources and innovative web technology, Seena helps families pursue financial lifestyles that align with their long-term objectives. He provides personalized advice and access to specialized investment services, ensuring clients receive service designed to meet their specific needs. Seena holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Persian.

Molly Shaughnessy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals, families, and businesses to help build, preserve, and manage wealth through personalized financial strategies. Her expertise includes investment planning, retirement solutions, and risk management, focusing on long-term client relationships based on trust and transparency. She leverages the global resources of Bank of America and Merrill to provide tailored financial guidance aligned with each client's goals and values. Molly holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint John's University and is a member of the St. John's University Alumni association. Her client focus areas include personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Molly enjoys golfing, painting, pickleball, and yoga.

Dominic Lo Piccolo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, with a break during which he served on the investment committee of the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Kwaku Dompere is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with offerings that include discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Katherine Clark is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at City National Bank. Clark has served on the boards of The Excel Institute, a training program for underprivileged young adults, and the National Park Trust, a nonprofit focused on land acquisitions near U.S. national parks and children’s educational programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kurt Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Schwartz serves as an arbitrator for both the National Association of Securities Dealers and the National Futures Association and holds minority management roles in family investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Casey Coffman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years, as well as at PenFed Credit Union and Energy Federal Credit Union. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Fredric Walls II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at SunTrust Bank from 2011 to 2018. He serves as a board member of the Williams-Franklin Foundation, where he is involved in scholarships, career counseling, and mentorship for HBCU students. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, supported by a centralized due diligence process and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michelle Owens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Owens serves on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit community development corporation in Washington, DC, and is Treasurer for Utility Advisory, Inc. She also oversees the investment advisor and portfolio for the United Religions Initiative. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support client income strategies, while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

George Bassett Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists individuals, families, business owners, and executives in navigating financial complexities. His approach focuses on creating comprehensive plans that align financial resources with clients' goals, values, and relationships. George coordinates with other professionals such as attorneys and accountants to ensure financial decisions are purposeful and well-aligned. George holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes retirement and legacy planning, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and strategies for small businesses, foundations, and non-profits. Residing in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Elizabeth and their three children, George enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, and kiteboarding in his free time. He places high value on meaningful relationships and community involvement, reflecting his commitment to supporting clients' financial well-being and personal fulfillment.

Michael Brennan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill, spanning over a decade. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Michael Brick is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Maryland Region, contributing to fundraising and youth activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Rohit Fonseca is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton and was affiliated with the University of Notre Dame in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Allan Zendel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked for A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 12 years. He serves clients from Bethesda, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and applies research-driven investment strategies, including modern portfolio theory, across a broad range of financial services.

Sean Mcsweeney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions in the hospitality and retail sectors, including working as a server at Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and management consulting.

Ronnie Franks is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Bailey Wealth Advisors and UpSlope Advisors, Inc. He serves as an advisory board member for the Greater Washington Community Foundation in Montgomery County, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Corinne Dorey is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Edelman Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified, long-term oriented investment solutions across various account types.