Yonatan Ruffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Kenmos Structural Engineering, Asham Trade & Industry PLC, and Unity University. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Reynold Roy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His career includes over 20 years at Edelman Financial Services LLC and prior roles within affiliated firms of Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidance.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Jenny Lira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015, with a brief period of unemployment in 2020-2021. Based in Washington, DC, she is part of a large firm network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that includes structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in presenting retirement planning seminars and provides group benefits through general agency appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both firm-offered and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Tyler Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates high school and NCAA basketball games. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG criteria and non-discretionary client decision-making.

Sandra Guerrant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its clients' financial goals.

Lipika Swarup is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, she worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a cake decorating business called My Cake Pals. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolio management and retirement income services across a broad client base.

Steven Singer is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent offering dental, disability, long-term care, annuities, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. 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 and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Dywane Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1985. Hall volunteers as a financial literacy presenter for the Society for Financial Development, focusing on programs for college students at historically Black universities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Patrick Long is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2026, he worked at Amazon for eleven years and at Emerson Investment Management LLC for five years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various specialized planning programs.

Mark Gillen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues oil painting and sells his artwork. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

John Hasenberg is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He leads an eight-person team serving a diverse clientele that includes dentists, business owners, and non-profit organizations. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. John holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Prior to his career in financial services, John worked as a television reporter and producer specializing in business and political news. He is active in several business and civic organizations such as Leadership Greater Washington, where he was a member of the class of 2007, and the Avalon Foundation Board of Trustees. John has served on the boards of the Milton Jewish Day School (formerly JPDS) and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, where he was a past chair, as well as Jubilee Housing and Levine Music. A native Washingtonian and graduate of DC Public Schools, John resides with his wife Kimberly and two labradoodles in Bethesda and St. Michaels, Maryland. His personal interests include boating, cooking, pickleball, traveling, and spending time with his two children, Ellie and Benny.

Douglas Rabil is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and has been with affiliated firms since 1996, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. 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, proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with a focus on diversified, long-term portfolios.

Thomas Natoli is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC, where he worked for 21 years. He is also involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Michael Hartary is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes that incorporate advanced modeling techniques.

Sharon Lafever is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales and business development for health and wellness products with Partner.Co, Inc. (formerly New Age Beverage) and DoTERRA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients and offers integrated services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Tyler Jennings is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Tyler connects all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Tyler's career spanned roles in industrial sales, home building estimation, and automotive mechanics. His interest in financial markets and money stewardship grew from personal experience and a family connection to the industry. Tyler holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and earned his high school diploma from Commonwealth Academy. Tyler is active in his community, participating in the Kiwanis organization. He lives in Bristow, VA with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time camping, fishing, hiking, engaging with music and photography, and being with his family.