Jon Bost is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2010 to 2020. He owns and operates LII Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Ashburn, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations and provides a broad range of specialized planning services for clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Gregory Marcus is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2009, following roles at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is also president of The Marcus Group, LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Horn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2026 before joining UBS in 2026. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Christine Jaeger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 1997. 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 wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Mark Corbett is a CFA® charterholder with the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Lowman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Alexander Groff is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2022 and as an Investment Consultant from 2018 to 2019, all within Fidelity Investments. In his role, Alexander works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique family needs. He emphasizes forming strong client relationships and aims to be a primary trusted advisor by maintaining trust, reliability, and competency. Further information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was not provided.

Thomas Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in holistic wealth management, creating tailored investment portfolios and financial plans based on each client's unique needs. His client base includes business owners and corporate executives, for whom he develops strategies to accumulate wealth and transition that wealth into retirement income. Beyond investment management, he also addresses estate planning and insurance considerations to prepare clients for various scenarios. Thomas provides ongoing advice to local families, business owners, and retirees, focusing on growing and preserving wealth efficiently. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach involves one-on-one collaboration to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with individual long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Salisbury University and carries the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Thomas enjoys basketball, boating, football, golfing, and skiing.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. He is also the author of the publication *IS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAILING YOU?* LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Daniel Koester is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple roles at James Madison University and Kestra Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

George Murdoch is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles within Scouting America for eight years across various regional councils. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Timothy Heidenberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a team attendant and ballboy for the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automation to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Laurette Dearden is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and Petersen International Underwriters. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation and accounting practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Alejandra Dominguez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Bank of America, Navy Federal Credit Union, Lowes Home Improvement, PNC Bank, and Capital One Bank. Additionally, she managed her own business, Jireh Printing & Graphics, LLC, for ten years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Day is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Platinum Wealth Partners, QID LLC, and Capitalrock Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Carl Matysek is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc., Cygnus Technologies, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Oceanic. 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Horace Daniel Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. based in Kensington, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of financial advising, he has extensive experience as a real estate broker, owning Urban Homes Realty since 1997. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Jonathan Stroebel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting successful business owners and their employees in achieving a worry-free retirement by providing customized investment and planning processes. Drawing on the resources of a top-ranked global institutional research firm and an experienced advisory team, Jonathan aims to help clients navigate market volatility, inflation, taxes, and other financial challenges that can impact long-term savings. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Lee University and maintains several professional designations, including Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of professional organizations such as the CFA Society Washington, DC, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, and Society of Financial Service Professionals. Beyond his professional commitments, Jonathan is involved in his community through All Saints Church in Chevy Chase, MD, coaching youth soccer with MSI Soccer, and supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His personal interests include boating, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with family, and tennis.

Jason Goldstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2014, he worked at Oppenheimer and Lehman Brothers Inc. He is also the owner of TGGTB LLC, a business involved in leasing activities unrelated to investment advisory services. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.