Matthew Pignetti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2021, as well as previous positions at DoorDash, Penn State University, Fitwize, Lost Rhino, and Broad Run High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored retirement planning, supported by algorithmic automation and a dedicated consulting team.

Anthony Lobalbo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Charles Schwab since 2015, including Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Director/Secretary for the nonprofit Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O). 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 a large-scale, integrated structure with a client relationship model that offers primarily non-discretionary advisory services alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Heather Fischer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent four years at Morgan Stanley. 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.

Mary Wallack is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Baird in 2025. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored advice and a range of portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional strategies.

Michael Kissinger is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer and finance committee member for Courage International and holds other roles including independent insurance agent and consultant in estate, business, and tax planning. 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 a wide range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Brad Courtney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Springfield, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Preeti Shakya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2018. Prior to that, she held a position at Bank of Kathmandu Ltd from 2014 to 2017. 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 advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jocelyn Kim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co before joining her current firm. Outside of her advisory role, she operates IOG Benefits Consulting, focusing on insurance brokerage, including Medicare and group employee plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-focused recommendations.

Robert Lank Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Vienna, VA, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and over 40 years as a partner at Lank Johnson & Tull CPAs. Outside of advising, he serves as an executor of estates, acts as a trustee for a revocable trust, and partners at a CPA firm. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed accounts.

George Bernhard is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Vienna, VA, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Westwood Country Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Fox is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Haymarket, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. since 2012. Fox also owns Fox Financial Services, through which he is engaged in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Phillip Kennedy is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He began his career at Fidelity in 2014 and has held various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and 401(k) High Net Worth Service specialist. His work focuses on partnering with clients to understand their retirement and legacy goals and addressing their wealth planning needs. Phillip is dedicated to educating his clients about the complexities of financial planning and collaborates with them to create strategies that address individual and family financial objectives. His approach involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client's needs to foster positive financial outcomes. Outside of his professional role, Phillip has interests in baseball, cars, outdoor adventures, pets, snowboarding, and traveling.

Shubhro Banerjee is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at M&T Bank N.A. (Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors) from 2015 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Tai Al Tae is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, among other firms. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor of a car rental business. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Xiaoxiao Lou is a CFA charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2011, with a four-year period at NISA Investment Advisors from 2017 to 2021 before returning to Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Forshee II is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Georgetown University and multiple medical schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and maintaining an extensive nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Little Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Dumfries, Virginia. Merrill 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.

Mario Gabalda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of advising, he owns a small business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010, with a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America in between. Outside of his advisory role, he has a joint ownership interest in rental property with his spouse. 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.

Anna Thackston is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 10 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.