Sean Manders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Manders operates a commercial timber sales business in Silver Spring, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Joel Patierno is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Alexandria, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as the Series 66 license. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013 and is also involved with Girasole LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Holmes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, she collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides resources and guidance covering a broad range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and education planning. She also connects clients to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Lauren's expertise spans areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. She works closely with clients to define goals and create portfolio strategies designed to meet their needs, offering ongoing advice and adjustments as circumstances change. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional work, Lauren enjoys activities such as boating, cooking, dancing, ice hockey, pickleball, skiing, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Vishal Patel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with professionals, executives, business owners, and families to navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Vishal works closely with the Evolve Wealth Management Group in Washington, DC, providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and goals. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Vishal emphasizes understanding the full financial picture and addressing both obvious and less apparent financial risks through thoughtful questions and strategic planning. Vishal holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community volunteering through Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gregory Porter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and capital markets services.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance activities related to Medicare. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services along with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Dorina Haias is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Advisors and also had experience at Takemori Law Firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved planning tools and methodologies to model outcomes.

Zachary Garlitos is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Think Food Group. He has also been affiliated with George Washington 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Flanigan III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various operational tools.

Kiarra Sandoval is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following two years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Amit Shashidharan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a condominium association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Greg Wells is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management services and leverages both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Jonathan Swerdloff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has operated his own firm, Jonathan D. Swerdloff, PA, since 1996, providing tax preparation and accounting services alongside investment advisory. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked for Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 30 years. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services supported by proprietary research and technology, with oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joshua Schneider is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by analytical tools and a structured planning process.

Kenneth Shure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Adam Geffner is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Geffner Capital Management, The MacArthur Company, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by comprehensive tools and resources, offering both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Robert Digsby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Odenton, MD, where he has worked for 13 years. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns one rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Maki is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2015 across various roles, including Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory responsibilities, he is involved as a sole proprietor in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Robert Barcellona Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and third-party adviser recommendations. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Zachary Goddard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and the Food and Drug Administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services across retail and institutional sectors.