Alex Buellesbach is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Buellesbach Financial LTD, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Hamza Hamdi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Rockland Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in rideshare transportation as a driver. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains distinct regulatory registrations and advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Timothy Keena is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Keena is involved in managing a portfolio of inherited rental properties in Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by robust planning tools and a wide range of investment solutions.

Donald Megliola is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the executive committee of the Cornell Men’s Soccer program and operates as an independent insurance agent, specializing in life, long-term care, and disability products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Richard Holland is a Private Wealth Advisor and partner of the Popera, Overholt and Holland Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management, based in Tysons, Virginia. He has over 20 years of experience assisting owners and founders of private government contracting firms, privately held businesses, and senior executives of public corporations in the Washington, D.C. area. His primary responsibilities include initiating the group’s goals-based wealth management approach, serving as the team's investment banking and venture capital liaison, and developing legacy planning and liquidity event strategies to support business transitions and wealth transfer for his clients. Rich holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from North Carolina State University and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of the Middle Atlantic Golf Association. He previously served on the executive board of the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Rich volunteers through various committees at his church and resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Peggy. They have two adult children, Patrick and Elizabeth. In his personal time, Rich enjoys golfing, biking, camping, drawing, hiking, reading, skiing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Gregory Gangitano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and affiliated entities since 2022 and previously spent 14 years at Scottrade and four years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and cash-sweep services.

Jonathan Batista is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Chasenboscolo. His background also includes a role at Outback Steakhouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Craig Lund is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Lund serves as a trustee for a family trust and owns CRL Financial Co, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Xavier Marmol is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2022, following roles at Salisbury University and Chipotle. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients with a variety of advisory programs and portfolio management services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with features like tax management and responsible investing options.

Leonard Lupica II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksburg, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a business managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to develop tailored written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Shabnam Delafkar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to entering financial services, she spent eight years with the United States Postal Service. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Michael Higgins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Higgins is an author of multiple poetry books. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jonathan Germano is Vice President, Wealth Planner, where he collaborates with clients to understand their personal and financial goals and develops detailed financial plans aimed at achieving their most important objectives. He has been in this role at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Jonathan has extensive experience in financial advisory and wealth management, having held positions such as Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management from 2020 to 2022, Financial Advisor at UBS in 2020, and Premier Relationship Advisor at HSBC from 2017 to 2020. His background also includes roles as Private Client Group Relationship Manager at PNC Bank, Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Consultant at TD Bank, and Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors. Outside of his professional career, Jonathan has interests in baseball, cars, football, golf, and pets.

Micah Hopkins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Ferdows Foundation and is involved in several business ventures including real estate ownership and a private investment in a blockchain company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Arlisa Whitby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Peloton. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an online shop called Brazen Creations by Arlisa on Etsy. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Haynes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Danny Robles Fuentes is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Freddie Mac, and the State Department Federal Credit Union. 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, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and asset allocation, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Richard Kessinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. He serves as Vice President of the Hunt County BNI Chapter, a networking organization, committing time outside of securities trading hours. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation while maintaining a tiered wrap-fee structure and oversight of its investment models.

Zachary Depont is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Tysons Corner office. Since beginning his career at Merrill Lynch upon graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2014, he has also gained experience working in various bank branches across Northern Virginia. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Zachary emphasizes the importance of clear communication in financial planning within families and assists clients in navigating these conversations while offering tailored strategies to meet individual and family financial goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in music, swimming, and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy is that it is never the wrong time to meet with an experienced financial advisor.