James Flannery is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial advisory services. Since beginning his career in 1993 in Northern Virginia, James has developed a full-service advisory practice focused on designing financial strategies tailored to meet both near-term and long-term goals for individual clients and institutions. He has also held leadership roles, including Producing Sales Manager and manager of training and development programs for new Financial Advisors within the Northern Virginia Complex. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in English and Spanish, he applies his expertise to help clients develop personalized financial strategies. Outside of his advisory role, James has contributed to community organizations, serving on the Investment Committee for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington Board from 2006 to 2011, acting as Holy Cross Church CYO Coordinator from 2014 to 2017, and coaching youth sports between 2005 and 2019. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Kathy, and their four children.

Steven Pilkerton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Washington, DC. His prior experience includes a 12-year tenure at TD Ameritrade and roles within Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is also an owner of a residential condo in Alexandria, Virginia. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervision and alternative investment due diligence.

Samir Abhyankar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at PNC Bank and Capital Bank NA. He is based in Vienna, VA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Vidhi Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ronald Everett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in advising corporate retirement plans, professional firms, closely held corporations, and business owners, focusing on structuring and managing plans that maximize tax benefits for owners while enhancing employee benefits. Ron’s expertise includes implementing and optimizing tax-advantaged retirement plans such as 401(k), profit-sharing, and pension plans. He also advises on existing plans to identify opportunities for improved tax benefits and contribution strategies, develops tax-sheltering strategies for wealth accumulation, and coordinates plan administration to ensure compliance with ERISA and DOL regulations. Ron joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Ron enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Maximilian Gleason is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience at Rohr's and several roles connected to the University of Notre Dame. Outside of finance, he has been involved with youth camps and sports programs, including The Heights School’s summer camps and soccer camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Cruikshank is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Takoda Navy Yard, a bar and restaurant concept in Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Nate Cambridge is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with clients to develop customized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to individual financial priorities. Nate has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Teller at Tower Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022.

Droozong Hon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and quantitative models to support its advisory services.

Michael Ballard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a CPA license and has a minority ownership interest in a commercial real estate advisory business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Catherine Kalweit is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. She has previously worked within various Edelman-affiliated entities since 2007. Kalweit serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Object Relations, a nonprofit focused on education and resources related to the theory of Object Relations. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Oppenheimer before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns KMW Solutions Group LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Abigail Meighan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Meighan Wealth Management and worked at Philly Pretzel Factory. Outside of finance, she has been associated with The Pennsylvania State University for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Krimigis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Based in Washington, DC, his career includes over a decade at the firm. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jennifer Landgraff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, and Caliber Home Loans. Outside of her advisory work, she manages rental properties in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Kelly Cironi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. 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, and institutional investors.

Trissa Monaghan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monaghan is a database specialist for technology solutions providers AMS.NET and MGT, where she transcribes data for record keeping. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.