Brian Grimes is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Osaic FA, Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, utilizing proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

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.

Julia Tran is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience in both financial services and the food industry. Outside of finance, she owns Hoolia's Crochet, a small business creating handmade crochet products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

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.

David Kelso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management styles.

James Ibach is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, following prior roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various event-driven planning programs.

Jae Young Lee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2000 and has developed expertise in wealth management, portfolio management, and structuring financial products. His professional background includes roles as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill and Nomura International. Jae Young specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from George Mason University. Fluent in Korean and English, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jae Young enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling. He emphasizes a one-on-one approach to helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their financial objectives.

Joshua Winston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including MassMutual, MetLife Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a teacher at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anthony Spano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to simplify complex financial decisions and develop clear, structured approaches to achieving their financial goals. Anthony focuses on understanding what matters most to each client and helps them stay organized and intentional as their needs evolve. Anthony joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management after graduating magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with degrees in Finance and International Business. He has continued his professional development by earning the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the Maryland Life and Health Insurance License. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and traveling.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as a producer in the sale of long-term care insurance through LTCi Partners and Crump Life Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Steven Kim is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner and managing member of SKRD LLC, an automotive parts sales and service business. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm integrates with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by multiple program strategies and tax-efficient implementation tools.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s banking and capital markets platforms.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and Alexander Capital, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Medallion Financial Group and Safe Money Concepts LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory tools.

Kleo Curry is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Curry worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years. Outside of the financial industry, Curry serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Alexandra Nolan Jamros is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Morgan Stanley. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Tara Bonilla is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients 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.

Thomas Dellinger is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corporation and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Okusa Dellinger Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) foundation, and is a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Northern Virginia Chapter. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and the use of various managed account strategies.

Phillip Shubinsky is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm that serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.