Richard Appling is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and LPL Financial. Appling is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bocek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a data-driven and research-backed approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2008, John focuses on delivering tailored wealth strategies that address individual client needs, emphasizing precision and informed decision-making rather than generic diversification. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to position client portfolios to adapt to evolving market conditions, including shifts in economic trends, policy changes, and interest rate movements. Committed to community involvement, John participates in volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include camping, hiking, rock climbing, running marathons, skiing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Oppenheimer before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns KMW Solutions Group LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Blue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on co-creating and implementing personalized investment plans tailored to his clients' unique financial objectives. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant starting in 2024, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Investment Solutions Representative in 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests in comedy, fishing, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Brian Grimes is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He is based in Rockville, MD, and also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals.

Mandeep Randhawa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Annie Davis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Merrill from 2002 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Davis holds a Series 66 designation and is involved with Davis Wealth Management, LLC, where she has a 20% ownership interest and serves as co-trustee for the firm's 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Supriyo Bose is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry and is committed to his clients' financial well-being by developing plans and strategies tailored to their individual goals. His expertise includes financial and retirement planning, investment management, risk management, planning major purchases, managing debts, and education and college planning. Mr. Bose employs a disciplined approach to assess his clients' financial needs, set and prioritize goals, and deliver customized financial strategies and recommendations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Calcutta and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland, with his spouse, son, and golden Labrador named Milo. Outside of his professional work, he is a sports and music enthusiast who enjoys following English and European soccer and playing the chromatic harmonica during his leisure time.

Kelly Cironi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Debra Russell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of her financial career, she is an author of a young adult novel titled *The Eye of the Goddess*. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

James Ibach is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in McLean, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Joshua Winston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities INC. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to support clients, offering a range of investment and financial services.

Anthony Spano is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, based in North Bethesda, MD. He has held roles at multiple organizations since 2016, including Seventy2 Capital and Saggar & Rosenberg, P.C., and is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise since 2026. Outside of financial services, his work history includes positions in education and the hospitality industry. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, delivering services through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is also a producer licensed to sell long-term care insurance. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Nancy Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sarah Brasington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Previously, she has been involved with Herndon Youth Soccer and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, corporate executives, and business owners to manage and grow their wealth. His approach includes comprehensive strategies for investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, and liability management tailored to clients' unique goals. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Robert earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University. His areas of expertise include corporate retirement plans, strategies for restricted stock, access to alternative investments, and customized lending solutions. Outside of his professional career, Robert is actively involved in his community. He serves as a board member at Mater Dei School and participates in various committees at Georgetown Prep and Holy Redeemer. He also coaches lacrosse and volunteers in activities at his children's schools. His personal interests include boating, fishing, football, hunting, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.