Alexander Freed is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping high-net-worth clients pursue their professional and personal wealth management goals. He joined Merrill in 2017 and serves clients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. His practice centers on developing in-depth relationships to understand clients' current situations and future aspirations, offering financial planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, customized lending solutions, and other services. Prior to joining Merrill, Freed earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, studying Finance and Risk Management. He holds several professional certifications including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and more. A native of the Greater Washington Region, Freed understands the unique financial needs of his community. He is involved with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities like biking, bowling, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Davide Sarkodee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chevy Chase Trust and Corbett Road Wealth Management. 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.

Jaron Dandridge Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Hamilton, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and served at Howard University and in secondary education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Nicholas Feracci is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Edgar Marita is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2010 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Yeakel Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates Yeakel And Associates, a CPA firm, since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a financial services DBA and is involved in non-investment property management activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Eli Kreger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, with brief periods spent outside the industry. His prior work history includes roles at Pulse House of Fitness and Sherwood Hill Liquor Store. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Mary Bottella is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Naples, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options along with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Diane Schaefer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and concurrently worked at City National Bank since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Founders Auxiliary Board of Children’s National Hospital and sits on the Board of Directors for The Choral Arts Society of Washington. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Powell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Petro Zouzoulas is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since beginning his wealth management career in 1988 and brings extensive experience in helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. As part of the Dismore Petro Conner Wealth Management Group, Petro was named to the 2024 Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas including college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Petro emphasizes a personalized approach aligned with six key life priorities: family, philanthropy, finance, home, health, and work. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. Petro resides in Northwest Indiana with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, reading, running, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Whalen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant rugby coach, teaching high school sophomores how to play the sport. 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, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various advisory programs.

Ashley Amirsakis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she held positions at Wee Burn Country Club, J.Crew, and The Catholic University of America, among others. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor portfolios. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Aydin Tuncer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and member of the finance committee for iF, a Foundation for Radical Possibility, a nonprofit organization. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a diverse array of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Joseph DiGiovanni is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years, during which he has worked with a diverse range of clients. His work centers on financial planning and assisting clients in pursuing their financial goals. Joseph's professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Consultant from 2011 to 2020, and as a Service Specialist from 2001 to 2005. He also served as a Senior Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2011. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment counseling. Joseph emphasizes a process and business philosophy focused on creating financial plans tailored to clients' needs. Further details about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

John Ingram is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence through its Alternative Investments Select program.

Richard Tanis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Climb On / Mitchell Bernstein for two years and spent nine years with Alexandria City Public Schools. He also taught at Bishop O'Connell High School for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tammy Haygood is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she participates in writing a book on impact investing and mentors a CEO through a professional impact investing network. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party managers and provides a range of program options that include tax management and responsible investing.

Robert Frantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 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 offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Robert Barbuto is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 1975 and also has a tenure at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.