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 has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 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 in the sales of loan products, home security and automation referrals, and owns Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

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.

Michael Moylan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has one year of industry experience and is currently an advisor with Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at WMATA and spent over a decade at AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

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 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches finance courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University and serves as a Little League umpire. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tommie Roberson III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously at National Agents Alliance. Outside of finance, he manages staff at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar, a role he has held since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with millionaires and high net worth families, focusing on critical aspects of their financial lives including accumulation, growth, and preservation. His expertise covers retirement planning, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, and tax efficiency. Tate’s client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University System of Maryland. Tate has earned several 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 is fluent in English and French. In addition to his professional work, Tate is involved in various community and professional organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Inc., Leveling the Playing Field, The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, and the Urban Financial Services Coalition. His personal interests include basketball, chess, football, golfing, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Robert Kirkland II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clinton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., SunTrust Bank, Wells Fargo, and Supreme Ledning. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of The Kirkland Group LLC, a consulting business, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Cam Kirk Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Vanessa Echeverria is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products.

Behzad Baharloo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Regions Bank, and Cetera. He was also involved in a family business, Orelity Family Fund, from 2013 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS‑driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jennifer Smith is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial LLC, where she has been an advisor for one year. Jennifer is based in Rockville, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Bill Polizos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments LLC, Capital One Advisors, LLC, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Marniso Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gordon Stier is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as Vice President of the University of Bridgeport Alumni Association board of directors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.