Michael Whatley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rod Faghani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a community martial arts class focused on Kendo, a form of Japanese fencing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Phillips Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing and implementing advanced financial strategies tailored to families, businesses, and individuals, including those with long-term disabilities and special needs. Phillips works closely with clients to address key concerns such as preservation of capital, tax minimization, and lifetime cash flow needs, often collaborating with estate attorneys and CPAs to establish multi-generational wealth strategies incorporating philanthropic approaches. Since beginning his career with Merrill Lynch in 2008, Phillips has developed expertise in a range of areas including special needs planning, college education and retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. His practice includes specialized strategies for families with special needs loved ones, utilizing vehicles such as Special Needs Trusts and Charitable Trusts. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors. Phillips graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor's degree in History. He serves on the board of Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families. He resides in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and children.

Nicola O'neil is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience, currently affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC. She has held roles at UBS since 2011, with a brief period of unemployment from 2018 to 2019. Outside of advising, she serves as a Ballot Clerk for the District of Columbia Board of Elections. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Rodney Tull is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. Outside of financial advising, he works as a night auditor at the Residence Inn Marriott Fairfax City. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC for five years. He also operated Laker Central Podcast LLC for one year. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Scott Lanham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 uses research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Redmond Manierre Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including UBS Financial Services and multiple investment boutiques before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Waycroft Farm, LLC, an agricultural real estate business in Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

John Calhoun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including SCF Investment Advisors, Variant Private Wealth LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns the Greek Unlimited Store. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Edward Berry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a self-published, personal-topic book and participates in Argentine tango dancing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Christopher Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and SAIC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Matthew Offen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering tailored plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Olivia Baldwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and has prior experience with Healthcare Resource Network and the College of Charleston. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Rebecca Luft is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Merrill, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Bank of America, and PNC Wealth Management. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Liam Mc Nulty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Ankura and has experience in academic environments, including James Madison University and George C. Marshall High School. 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 and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ted Rynn is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Paraplanner at WealthCrest Financial Services and Lifetime Wealth Planning and Management. With over a decade of experience in financial planning, Ted focuses on providing clients and their families with opportunities for greater peace of mind through his work. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to the financial services industry and client support. No information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Courtney Babcock is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 1 year of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 4 years and AMN Healthcare for 2 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Courtney Wallen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Financial Engines Advisors LLC, Edelman Financial Services, and Capital Impact Partners. From 2015 to 2017, she was involved in volunteer and philanthropic activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Terrence Frederick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2009. In his role, Terrence focuses on developing tailored strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Terrence serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering clients personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He manages these strategies on a discretionary basis within the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. The Frederick Group follows a disciplined process aimed at delivering customized wealth management solutions that address clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Maryland, earned in 1987. Terrence also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) certification awarded by the College for Financial Planning and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).