Stefen Main is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Oppenheimer and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waypoint Group LLC in a capacity related to his financial advisory activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Harrison Howard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously spent two years at Credit Suisse. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Marc Kim is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in two entrepreneurial ventures: a business making pet leashes sold on eBay and a horse therapy massage service. 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 with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Bryon Vincent is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recent experience at Juniper Consulting, LLC, in addition to a nine-year career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vincent Vaghi Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products, including life, disability, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative goal analysis and written recommendations.

Ross Wilkinson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley for multiple periods totaling over a decade, as well as at Raymond James Financial and Kestra Private Wealth Services. 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Steven Filo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at WellS Fargo, VALIC Financial Advisors, Agia, and Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a real estate rental activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Wallace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at PYXERA Global and Population Services International. Outside of his advisory role, he is a program manager with the Vassar Broermann Group of Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Uday Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of AALEAD, a charitable organization focused on community engagement, and is a limited partner in a family LLC for private investments. Merrill, along 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.

Philip Charlemagne is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He specializes in working with individuals and families to develop investment and planning strategies tailored to their goals. His approach involves understanding clients' objectives and emphasizing the importance of assigning roles to assets to pursue those goals effectively. Philip has experience as a Financial Advisor and Registered Representative, having worked at MML Investor Services, LLC and Park Avenue Securities during 2022. He also served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Philip has personal interests that include baseball, fitness, running, soccer, and traveling.

Juliana Park is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Park is an author, speaker, and life coach, leading workshops and coaching individuals on creating an abundant life. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Colleen Gormley is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets since 2024. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Raymond James & Associates. Gormley serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, overseeing the school’s endowment investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Suzanne Sweeney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2013, with a three-year period at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, employing both in-house and third-party investment managers and providing a range of services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Abd El Kareem Hamad is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Washington D.C. area. In his role, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing investing advice and connects clients with banking and lending services offered by Bank of America. Kareem's areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Kareem earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is fluent in Arabic and English. Outside of his professional work, Kareem is involved with the community organization 703 Warriors and enjoys music, pickleball, soccer, and watching movies.

Douglas Beckner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for nine years. His background also includes experience at Wofford College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Jonathan Greenwich is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Royal Alliance, and Capitol Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of ThinkFast Sports, a sports and performance training company, and holds an unpaid board position providing strategic business advice to a third-party administrator. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across a wide range of investment products.

Beatriz Luna Vida is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside her advisory role, she serves on the nominating committee of the United States Tennis Association and is a board member of the finance and investment committees at Universidad Sagrado Corazon in Puerto Rico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Andrea Nordell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Incorporated since 1988. Nordell serves as an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange Hearing Board, participating in disciplinary and contested matters involving individuals or member organizations. 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, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Robyn Wicks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Private Wealth Management since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joe Emerusabe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations across the country, including corporate executives with equity compensation, business owners, attorneys, physicians, government officials, and professionals in private equity and venture capital. Joe offers a wealth management experience that connects all aspects of clients’ financial lives, providing guidance on retirement planning, wealth preservation, education funding, estate and philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. With a focus on a goals-based approach, Joe develops tailored financial strategies by understanding clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and implementation costs. He emphasizes minimizing risk, reducing fees, and managing taxes efficiently. Joe holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a dual degree in International Affairs and Organizational Management from Gettysburg College, where he also captained the men's basketball team. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball with friends, and attending sporting events in Washington, D.C. He previously served as Director of The LiftEd Project, Washington DC Chapter from 2017 to 2020.