Christopher Arduini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His work history is primarily with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015, with a one-year gap in 2023-2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, using research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data.

Bryan Carter is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Fidelity, including four years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 combines a non-discretionary advisory model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Sean Romero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021, and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2021. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jimmy Coates is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Intuitive Research and Technology Company, Radiance Technologies, Inc., and several other firms. He is also involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-based investment strategies.

Feby Mekhael is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and John Marshall Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Caprice Benfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she served in the US Navy for seven years and held roles at NextEra Energy Operating Services, Bowhead, and UCLA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Taekyung Yoon is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Industrial Bank of Korea. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Cory is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Kristina Sturgis is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of financial advising, Kristina owns a small natural soap-making business and teaches basic financial literacy to government employees and other groups. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Lang Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Located in Tysons Corner, VA, he provides advisory services within a large institutional firm. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and brokerage services.

Jesse Campion is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and TD Ameritrade, followed by his current role at Charles Schwab since 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence.

Nathan Mc Larty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, New York Life Insurance Company, and CUSO Financial Services. He is also involved with Apple Federal Credit Union in an investment-related capacity. 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 research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Paul Jordan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025. His prior roles include over a decade with related entities within the Edelman Financial Engines organization, including Financial Engines Advisors and Edelman Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling and planner delivery with online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a broad range of accounts.

Justin Nesheiwat is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his financial services role, he serves as an assistant men's rowing coach at Woodrow Wilson High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Demoors is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Great Falls, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ryan Kalucki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Vienna, VA, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry while attending Virginia Tech. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines investment advice, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Rita Chehoeva Head is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various entities affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines since 2016. Outside of her financial advisory role, she serves as the pianist and accompanist for Round Hill United Methodist Church. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Stacey Stein is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and an ongoing tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Talbert is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Falls Church, VA. In addition to his advisory role, Talbert serves as trustee and co-trustee for several family trusts. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Noah Gick is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, Capital One, and Financial Designs. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services that utilize model portfolios, third-party management, and a range of financial products through its integrated platform.