Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he has served as an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, focusing on sales of Cutco kitchen knives. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Maryury Burbano Montano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in goals-based financial planning, seeking to align clients' financial lives with their personal values to optimize outcomes. Her approach involves creating personalized, dynamic financial plans that are continuously monitored and adjusted as clients' priorities evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She utilizes comprehensive evaluation techniques across investment management, cash-flow management, debt management, risk management, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, and healthcare cost planning to support her clients' financial goals. Maryury holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys dancing, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gabriel Plazola Martinez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 2023, and he also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Financial 360, LLC, a support company based in Rockville, MD. Martinez has held roles at both firms since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools to project potential outcomes and supports both wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Thad Bisselle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Chalice Wealth Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Edward Dahl is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Dahl is the sole proprietor of Ocean Block Properties, LLC, a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including personalized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Mei Mei Chow is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

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.

Roni Murshed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he owns AML Capital Advisors, LLC, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad array of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm combines advisory services with various financial product offerings and referral channels.

Carmen Wu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and BB&T Investment Services. She has served as past president of the Rotary Club of McLean and is also an artist. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services.

David Greene is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One advisors, and M&T Securities. Greene also serves as an industry arbitrator for FINRA dispute resolution panels and places fixed annuity business with Aspida Life Insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services along with comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm focuses on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to multiple custodial and third-party investment platforms.

Ben Beriss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2019, with a brief interval working at Starbucks and prior experience in education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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.

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.

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.

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 McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. from 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

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.

Analili Kilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James affiliates since 2020 and prior positions in the hospitality sector at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental DC, and Marriott International. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses comprehensive risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs, supporting a wide network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Gregory Hills is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Director on the Board of The Milligan-Hills Farm Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jordan Bonanno is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes experience in the hospitality industry and periods of full-time education. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational infrastructure.