Sean Manders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Manders operates a commercial timber sales business in Silver Spring, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Dorina Haias is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Advisors and also had experience at Takemori Law Firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved planning tools and methodologies to model outcomes.

Kiarra Sandoval is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following two years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Darren Bush is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing insurance services through a separate firm relationship. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, often leveraging third-party asset management platforms, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Avraham Frand is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and develops personalized investment strategies to help pursue those goals. His advisory services cover a range of areas including equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Avraham's approach involves ongoing advice and guidance tailored to his clients' evolving needs. Outside of his professional work, Avraham's personal interests include chess, football, hiking, ice hockey, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, and tennis.

Joshua Schneider is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 financial planning services supported by analytical tools and a structured planning process.

Kenneth Shure is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 1998, respectively. 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 financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Digsby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Odenton, MD, where he has worked for 13 years. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns one rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Goddard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and the Food and Drug Administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services across retail and institutional sectors.

Justin Kuczynski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for Housing Our Homeless Vets, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Vincent Vaghi Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products, including life, disability, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative goal analysis and written recommendations.

Scott Wallace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at PYXERA Global and Population Services International. Outside of his advisory role, he is a program manager with the Vassar Broermann Group of Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Uday Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of AALEAD, a charitable organization focused on community engagement, and is a limited partner in a family LLC for private investments. 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, and institutional investors.

Philip Charlemagne is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He specializes in working with individuals and families to develop investment and planning strategies tailored to their goals. His approach involves understanding clients' objectives and emphasizing the importance of assigning roles to assets to pursue those goals effectively. Philip has experience as a Financial Advisor and Registered Representative, having worked at MML Investor Services, LLC and Park Avenue Securities during 2022. He also served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Philip has personal interests that include baseball, fitness, running, soccer, and traveling.

Jamie Waldren is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and operated JN Private Wealth Management, where he authored the book *Exit on Your Own Terms*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools. The firm also supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation and offers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kathleen Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Discover Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Corporate Benefit Services, Inc. in Rockville, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Ryan Poirier is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment orientation.

Douglas Brandeen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing NA 89, LLC, an investment-related business based in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Peter Miller serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Venture Services Group in August 2012 and is primarily responsible for co-managing the team’s stock distribution process, coordinating market research and analysis dissemination, and assisting with fund level and limited partner level trading activities. Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Economics and History from the University of Virginia. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In 2023, Peter was recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors” list, which considers advisors based on factors such as client retention, industry experience, compliance records, and firm nominations.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor with Osaic in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and offering 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, SUNTRUST Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.