Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Walchko is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Alexander Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2021. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for four years and Dakota Funds Group for one year. Johnson also attended Saint Joseph's University from 2013 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and capital markets operations.

Nicole Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a separate business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP® certificant affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in reselling activities as a hobby. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in educational roles at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Gerard Caswell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a platform offering custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Katherine Muscatello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., she has worked in various roles including at Navient Solutions, Wake Forest University, and Redeemer Presbyterian Church Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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, and institutional investors.

Shannon McSkimming is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she currently partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships as she strives to become a trusted advisor. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and now Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 in roles including Investor Center Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Her experience spans financial consulting and investment services, focusing on adapting financial plans to clients' evolving needs and priorities.

Peter Mangano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank and Jason's Deli. He serves on the board of directors at Turf Valley, where he helps organize events and develop membership strategies for the golf club. 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 a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers.

David Stewart is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. He has 4 years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America and DoorDash since 2021. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Ensor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 with modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, Charles Schwab since 2022, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 approaches supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Compass Group USA, Inc. and Avendra, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Darlington III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Inc. for seven years and is currently involved with SeaHawk Investments LLC, which he owns and serves as CEO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a municipal advisor affiliation that is uncommon among large institutional firms.

Olufemi Millar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Allianz Life Financial Services, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, T Rowe Price, and MBSC Securities Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Husnain Bashir is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience before joining the firm. His work history includes service in the United States Marine Corps from 2019 to 2025 and roles at E-ISG Asset Intelligence and Pizza Bolis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Marlon Perez Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience with Citibank, Truist, and Bank of America, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory and operates both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.