John O'Donnell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Strategy Group and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches yoga classes at a studio in Washington, DC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Judith Zins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 16-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside a broad array of investment offerings.

Keith Cross is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously managed a pet sitting business before transitioning to full-time education. His current role at Charles Schwab began in 2024. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and comprehensive alternative investment options.

William Zorr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 credential and over 59 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

J Britt Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Jonas Rodriguez Jones is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2018, and previously spent 18 years at Fidelity Investments. Jones holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jacqueline Hughes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals and families to provide clarity and confidence in their financial lives, especially during periods of change or complexity. Her approach centers on listening and building thoughtful, long-term plans that evolve as clients' goals, careers, and families change. Jacqueline helps clients navigate financial decision-making by focusing on their values, goals, and life circumstances. Jacqueline's expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She is committed to creating a collaborative environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions and making informed decisions. Jacqueline also emphasizes supporting women investors through a personalized, planning-led approach. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Jacqueline earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Outside of her professional role, Jacqueline enjoys an active lifestyle with interests in basketball, boxing, photography, running, swimming, tennis, traveling, and yoga. She values spending time with her family and stays involved in the local community through organizations such as Alex's Lemonade Stand and Food for Others.

Adam Proger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, where he is also part of the Finance and Investment Committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

Hayley Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Jaclyn Bellini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS and Segal Waters Consulting. She has held multiple roles in academia and consulting early in her career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm‑approved planning tools and modeling techniques.

Laura Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved part-time with BroCo Vending Ltd, a corporation that sells concert merchandise. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Duane Rollins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital One, Seed Spot, and 18F. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-producer involved in fundraising for theater, film, and TV productions through Score 3 Partners. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm delivers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software tools, with implementation of recommendations requiring separate arrangements.

Michael Brodnik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Michael Hilliard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of several books and serves as a board member for the Linstead Community HOA in Severna Park, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kamuzu Ngwazi Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2004 and currently serves as a board member and treasurer for Rocketship Public Charter Schools, where he has been nominated to become the next board chairman. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Cruz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked in academic roles at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of finance, he has been employed as a waiter at Chuy's Restaurants for over seven years. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan Shuler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch before joining UBS in 2022. He serves as an advisory board member for Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, a nonprofit organization focused on granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products including fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and alternative investments.

Stephen Brady is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kara Fransted is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Bethesda, MD, and has 8 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its affiliated KMH Financial Services, LLC since 2015. Outside of advising, she owns a bakery in Rockville, MD, and conducts talks on leadership and productivity skills linked to her military background through Fransted Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Andrew Paulson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Paulson serves on the Board of Directors for Capitol Hill Little League. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.