Kent Overholt is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1987, he has developed extensive insight into the complex investment decisions and challenges facing ultra-high-net-worth families. Kent works closely with longstanding clients and colleagues to create customized financial strategies aimed at helping clients manage liquidity events, wealth preservation, family interests, and philanthropy. Kent's role involves multi-generational relationship management and collaboration within the team on investment management, asset preservation, business succession planning, intergenerational wealth planning, philanthropy, credit, and lending. He assists families through the Merrill Private Wealth Center for Family Wealth with matters related to family wealth education and governance. Kent also conducts strategy and portfolio reviews, implements portfolio recommendations, and manages client access to credit and lending services linked to Bank of America, N.A. Kent holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kent co-founded the non-profit organizations Collect 4 Kids and Dancers Make a Difference. He divides his time between McLean, Virginia, and Easton, Maryland, and is married with three children.

Sam Ramadan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked in various roles including positions at Surovell, Isaacs & Levy, PLC, and service in the Loudoun County legal system. Outside of finance, his background includes work in the restaurant and country club industries. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Bjornberg is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Jared's professional experience encompasses financial consulting and planning, with a focus on helping clients build tailored financial strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Jared has worked closely with individuals to co-create financial roadmaps aligned with their unique lifestyles and goals. His approach centers on supporting clients through significant financial decisions to foster better financial futures. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared has interests in fitness, food, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.

Yemewedish Girma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Peter Ambrose is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, dedicating time monthly to industry dispute resolution. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Akeem Williams is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Islanders Properties Managements LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, Hyatte spent 27 years at Bank of America and also worked at Certainty Home Lending. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hardware is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2018 and with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. since 2014. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Young Lim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2012 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mara Da Silva is a CFP® and Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets, where she has worked since 2012 in Rockville, MD. She is affiliated with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Nathaniel Milhous serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients in developing customized, holistic financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals and objectives. His approach is grounded in building trust and providing dedicated service to his clientele. With over 19 years of experience in finance and economics, Nathaniel has held multiple positions within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative to his current leadership role since 2026. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he was a Financial Service Representative at SunTrust Bank from 2006 to 2008. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nathaniel is engaged in activities including board games, family activities, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Alexandra Julia Nemeroff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., Equinox, and Trunk Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Chidozie Obidegwu is a CFP® professional at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2011, including Fidelity Brokerage Service LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daria Farkondepay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo since 2018 and previously was with Capital Integration Systems LLC and CAIS Capital LLC from 2015 to 2017. 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 manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Timothy Ernst is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school soccer in an after-school program. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple investment programs through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Heath Chavis is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles, currently with Cetera. His prior experience includes positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and H.D.Vest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns The IBC Group, a full-service tax and accounting firm providing services to small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Villafranca is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at XML Securities, LLC, XML Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. He is also licensed to sell various types of life insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wei Luo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, H. Beck, Inc., and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Wayland Financial Group LLC, a marketing DBA through which he provides financial and healthcare insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services that utilize a model-based investment approach incorporating asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and third-party money manager programs.

Michael Cammarata is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a client healthcare consulting business operated jointly with his wife and coordinates age group activities related to updating game scores on a website. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a collaborative approach that includes the use of firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Connor Rebele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Vineyard Vines and Champion Teamwear. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.