Reza Khadiri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1999 in the Washington, D.C. metro area. He focuses on establishing strong relationships with a select group of high-net-worth families, providing comprehensive financial planning services that include tax-efficient strategies for concentrated stock positions, retirement and education planning, and the development of wealth management plans tailored to grow and preserve clients' assets. Reza collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors and conducts regular plan reviews to ensure alignment with clients' evolving financial goals and market conditions. Reza holds a Bachelor's degree from George Mason University and has earned several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). His expertise spans areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Reza enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, photography, live music, and theater. He is also involved in community initiatives including Jill's House and The Last Well. Additionally, he is a member of the Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC) and regularly attends McLean Bible Church.

Shane Seaberry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Babson College and The Maret School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Joshua Thatcher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendations and annual planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Sharebuilder, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. He is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an investment advisory LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad array of investment options and utilizes various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

J. Evans Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Kathryn Badger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services after graduating from Boston College, initially working at New England Securities in Boston before joining Merrill in Washington, D.C., in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Kathryn serves a diverse client base including associations, corporations, business owners, athletes, and entertainers, focusing on designing customized strategies for wealth creation, management, and distribution, particularly retirement income planning. Kathryn holds multiple professional designations such as Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She emphasizes an educational approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to individual client needs and leading a team committed to client care. In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is actively involved in community organizations including Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Cottagers, Inc. of Martha’s Vineyard. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sports events, cooking, playing tennis, and traveling.

Mara Bralove is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate rental business in Fairfax, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. 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 guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Ryan Stille is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for Northwestern Mutual from 1996 to 2019. He is also the founder of Flowerstone Financial and owner of Stille Group LLC, both independent insurance-related businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through a network of independent professionals using multiple custody platforms and proprietary model strategies.

James Polcaro II is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a variety of capital markets services.

Briana Tillman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on retirement planning, legacy building, and financial strategies for women. She works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirees, and young professionals to create clear, customized financial plans that address their unique goals and priorities. Briana aims to make financial planning clear and personal, helping clients feel confident in their decisions today and for the future. Her expertise includes retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Briana holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of her professional work, Briana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her personal interests also include adventure sports, basketball, cooking, dancing, football, music, swimming, and tennis.

Diego Dominguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the North Bethesda Financial Center in Maryland. He focuses on providing goal-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. His work includes developing flexible, short- and long-term financial strategies that organize clients' personal and business finances. Diego specializes in a range of areas including investment management, defined contribution plans, commercial banking, private business sales, credit and lending, retirement planning, wealth transfer planning, and executive compensation plan management. He has expertise in Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Services for Defined Benefit Plans. Diego holds a High School Diploma from Reservoir High and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Diego engages in biking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, running, and scuba diving.

Jason Silverberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and Silverberg Financial, LLC, and has prior experience with Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and owns Silverstone Press LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Ellis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the Baker - Ellis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bethesda, Maryland. He provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals, drawing on investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His client focus includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. With 17 years of experience in the securities industry, Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Salisbury University, an Associate’s degree from Frederick Community College, and a high school diploma from Linganore High School. Michael also volunteers with community organizations, reflecting his commitment to the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Cormac Foran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at PF Changs and Struxured Solutions, LLC, and was employed by Clemson University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Colin Kimpel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in individual and group life and health insurance through his own LLC and is a member of an LLC focused on wealth management administration. 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, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved analytical tools for goal-based planning and offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP® certificant affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in reselling activities as a hobby. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Stadnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Giselle Colavita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Connelly School of the Holy Child. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.