Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Richard Appling is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and LPL Financial. Appling is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bocek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a data-driven and research-backed approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2008, John focuses on delivering tailored wealth strategies that address individual client needs, emphasizing precision and informed decision-making rather than generic diversification. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to position client portfolios to adapt to evolving market conditions, including shifts in economic trends, policy changes, and interest rate movements. Committed to community involvement, John participates in volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include camping, hiking, rock climbing, running marathons, skiing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Oppenheimer before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns KMW Solutions Group LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Blue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on co-creating and implementing personalized investment plans tailored to his clients' unique financial objectives. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant starting in 2024, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Investment Solutions Representative in 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests in comedy, fishing, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Brian Grimes is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He is based in Rockville, MD, and also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals.

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 financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in McLean, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2017. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

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 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities INC. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. 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 model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is also a producer licensed to sell long-term care insurance. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 Lynch Wealth Management. He works in the best interest of his clients to maximize their resources and execute sound financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Steven’s approach focuses on connecting clients to the people, plans, and processes that support their ambitions. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Steven holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. Steven is fluent in English and Korean. Outside of his professional work, Steven enjoys bowling, cooking, golfing, pickleball, and tennis. He prioritizes the financial well-being of his clients and approaches their assets with the same care he extends to his own family and friends.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, corporate executives, and business owners to manage and grow their wealth. His approach includes comprehensive strategies for investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, and liability management tailored to clients' unique goals. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Robert earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University. His areas of expertise include corporate retirement plans, strategies for restricted stock, access to alternative investments, and customized lending solutions. Outside of his professional career, Robert is actively involved in his community. He serves as a board member at Mater Dei School and participates in various committees at Georgetown Prep and Holy Redeemer. He also coaches lacrosse and volunteers in activities at his children's schools. His personal interests include boating, fishing, football, hunting, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.