Charles Snyder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank, where he was employed for a combined ten years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Feby Mekhael is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and John Marshall Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Fredrick Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience, including 14 years at Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of finance, Jones is a freelance musician who receives royalties from sync licensing placements for music used in television and advertisements. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

James Giaccia serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps clients develop personalized and durable financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and life circumstances. His approach emphasizes deep listening, thoughtful planning, and disciplined execution to support busy, high-achieving individuals and families with comprehensive wealth management. He advises clients across a broad range of financial needs including banking and cash management, corporate executive services, portfolio construction, investment management, insurance and risk management, and trust and estate planning coordination. James has experience working with equity compensation, retirement planning, major life transitions, and liquidity management. Originally from Palo Alto, California, James attended American University in Washington, DC, where he competed as a varsity wrestler. He holds a Bachelor's degree from American University and carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James participates in the American University Alumni Association and is involved with the Eagle Regional Training Center in his community. His personal interests include boating, cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Cunnane is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant with Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and held a similar position at BNY Mellon Investment Management from 2013 to 2019. His approach focuses on building partnerships with clients based on trust and open communication, working collaboratively to develop financial plans tailored to their needs and priorities. He utilizes the resources and services offered by Fidelity to assist clients in achieving their goals. Matthew holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests that include baseball, cooking and baking, movies, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Charlotte Mcghee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Caprice Benfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she served in the US Navy for seven years and held roles at NextEra Energy Operating Services, Bowhead, and UCLA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jesse Kahn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management plans for individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. With over 10 years of experience in financial markets, Jesse and his team utilize a comprehensive approach to financial planning that includes cash flow analysis, risk management, investment and retirement income planning, and estate services. He aims to provide a level of service consistent with that of a small, neighborhood business while leveraging the resources of one of Wall Street's largest firms. Jesse's diverse background—born in California, raised in the DC area, and educated in South Carolina—enables him to work effectively with clients from varied backgrounds, particularly those facing the distinctive financial challenges common in the DMV region. Jesse holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He resides in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC, with his wife. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys baseball, music, and spending time with his family.

Taekyung Yoon is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Industrial Bank of Korea. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Mongold is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes ten years at Wilmington Trust before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the George Mason University Honors College Advisory Board and acts as Treasurer for the Belvoir Chapter of AFCEA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers advisory services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kristina Sturgis is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of financial advising, Kristina owns a small natural soap-making business and teaches basic financial literacy to government employees and other groups. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Lang Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Located in Tysons Corner, VA, he provides advisory services within a large institutional firm. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and brokerage services.

Nathan Mc Larty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, New York Life Insurance Company, and CUSO Financial Services. He is also involved with Apple Federal Credit Union in an investment-related capacity. 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 research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Justin Nesheiwat is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and was affiliated with Axa Advisors from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant men's rowing coach at Woodrow Wilson High School. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to investment models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party programs without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Venetta Macaluso is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Patrick Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property. 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, delivering advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

John Demoors is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Great Falls, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ryan Kalucki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Vienna, VA, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry while attending Virginia Tech. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines investment advice, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Christopher Reese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Services Group. Outside of his advisory career, he manages Reese Holdings, LLC, a real estate holding company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Rodgers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Rodgers serves as a board member and finance committee member for Army Emergency Relief, an organization focused on hardship assistance, education, and disaster relief. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a broad range of investment and financial products available through its extensive platform.