Rutin Crisp is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Crisp held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Before entering the financial industry, Crisp worked as a homemaker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment models to support its advisory services.

Montserrat Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase bank since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Cargill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and includes specialized regulatory registrations reflecting derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Roma Mulay is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she coaches and develops a team of financial professionals focused on delivering a world-class experience to clients. She oversees a team that customizes financial conversations to address the unique goals and planning needs of each client. Roma has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning roles such as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments since 2022, Branch Market Manager at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade from 2020 to 2022, and various positions including Branch Manager, Senior Financial Consultant, and Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2020. She began her career as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2010. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Roma enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, painting, and traveling.

Scott Katzenbarger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years and Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc. for 6 years, among other roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brad Blaisdell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones for 10 years. Blaisdell is also the president of Blaisdell Wealth Management, where he provides financial advising. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Lubna Qureshi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she sells second-hand clothing on social commerce platforms including Poshmark and Depop. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Daniel Ronis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Chapin Davis, Bank of America, and Merrill. His other business activities include insurance sales in Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform combining advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Dylan Branson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to provide personalized financial planning, investment management, and tax mitigation strategies. Dylan focuses on areas such as equity compensation services, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an Associate's Degree from Montgomery College. Dylan has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, he works closely with clients before and through retirement to address their financial needs and goals. Outside of his professional work, Dylan engages in adventure sports, chess, and skiing.

Michael Brezovec is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 16 years with Ameriprise Financial Services and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a firearms instructor and holds a deer management permit at Phillips Farm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services using various portfolio management strategies and supports its advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Kaitlyn Beans is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles at Christopher Newport University and has served as a head volleyball coach for the Virginia Volleyball Academy, a travel volleyball club for girls ages 14 to 18. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that delivers customized planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized service team that collaborates with financial advisors to provide non-discretionary recommendations based on comprehensive investment research and proprietary tools.

Nicole Martin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank for four years and has held positions in lending and mortgage services. Outside of advising, she owns long-term rental properties in Washington, DC, and Denver, CO. 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 mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Daphne Wright is a CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2002. She previously worked at Independent Financial Partners from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, Wright is involved in financial education through seminar presentations and blogging for a nonprofit focused on financial literacy, and she teaches biblically-based financial management and empowerment classes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad suite of financial services.

Mason Rush is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Gate One Group, The Home Depot, and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Mason also operated a lawn services business for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Chukwuemeka Njere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Njere’s work history also includes roles outside finance at Amazon.com and Bowie State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Njere is employed, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves in advisory roles less common among large institutional peers.

Jennifer Sevier is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2009. Her credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Eric Felsenfeld is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Niagara International Capital Limited, Chalice Wealth Advisors, and H.Beck Inc. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Chesapeake Innovations, an engineering and product design company, and KJ CREATIONS LLC, which publishes puzzle and children's books through Amazon KDP. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Rockey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One, among others. Rockey is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, where he provides financial planning and investment services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Gabriel Ali is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He has also been involved with the BlackRock Center for the Arts in a professional capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and uses advanced tools to support its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Matthew Kramer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Edward Jones. He is also associated with Lee, Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve, where he works as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, tailored advice supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Esther Searles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023. Her experience also includes working as a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020 and as a Licensed Insurance Agent at New York Life from 2018 to 2019. Esther focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. Outside of her professional work, Esther enjoys interests such as food, skiing, and yoga.