Leanne Lakes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Lakes is also a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Michael Hartary is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes that incorporate advanced modeling techniques.

Isabel Barrow is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with several affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a partnership interest in a family farm but has no active involvement in its operations. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Lawrence Berberian Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2013 and served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience based in Alexandria, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Nader Tamadon serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He leads a team comprising six advisors and three support associates, dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes business owners, executives, retirees, entertainers, athletes, and their families. The advisory approach focuses on guiding clients through various financial stages with an emphasis on minimizing costs, taxes, and volatility. Mr. Tamadon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and a Master's Degree from Hofstra University. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. He and his family are active in their community, including involvement with the Tahirih Justice Center. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Tamadon speaks English and Persian and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Francis Donnelly is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Wells Fargo, Truist Financial Corp, US Bank, and TIAA Bank. Donnelly also holds a notary appointment with M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Grant Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Alexandria, VA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Pure Performance and Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., as well as non-financial positions at Legum & Norman Realty Inc, Shenandoah University, and Brightview Landscapes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including workplace retirement plans, planner-led wealth management, and online advice, combining proprietary modeling with planner oversight and emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Richard Harrison is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Regional Director at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and before that, he worked as a Regional Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2009 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, focusing on investment consultation and regional leadership.

Zachariah Melcher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ID.me and the Museum of the Bible. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in model portfolio development.

Roger Achtermann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 and at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Alexandria. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Gregg Snow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Investment Committee Chairman for Virginia United Methodist Pension, Inc., and is a member of the Stewardship Committee at St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broader set of financial product options than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chaney Sims is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waldorf, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sims worked at Greystar and has been involved with The Vegan Club from 2022 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lori Polonsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a comprehensive range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, with implementation options offered through brokerage or advisory programs.

Sheri Swackhamer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she rents a basement bedroom in her home on a month-to-month basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial and estate planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate billing and review processes.

Anne Raghu is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Fort Washington, MD office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service designed for clients nearing or in retirement, focusing on written recommendations and ongoing income planning guided by proprietary research and third-party data.

Fulton Bridges is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Navy Federal Investment Services and PNC Investments. Bridges is also the president of Nirvana Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through various platforms, combining proprietary and third-party models.

Michael Fazio is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he assists clients in creating financial goals for themselves and their families by developing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes trust, reliability, and communication in his client relationships. Prior to his current position, Michael held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. This progression reflects his experience within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael has interests in cars, fitness, food, military service, motorcycles, and swimming.

Wanda Rhim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. 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 in its investment menus.

Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. 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.

Marika Husovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.