Kamuzu Ngwazi Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2004 and currently serves as a board member and treasurer for Rocketship Public Charter Schools, where he has been nominated to become the next board chairman. 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 multiple market-facing registrations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Olivia Carson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and NewDay USA. 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 institutions.

Brian Cruz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked in academic roles at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of finance, he has been employed as a waiter at Chuy's Restaurants for over seven years. 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, and institutional investors.

Ryan Shuler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch before joining UBS in 2022. He serves as an advisory board member for Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, a nonprofit organization focused on granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products including fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and alternative investments.

Stephen Brady is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kara Fransted is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been associated with KMH Financial Services, LLC, an LPL business, since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a bakery in Rockville, MD, and delivers talks on leadership, productivity, and professional skills based on her military experience. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, incorporating model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Andrew Paulson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Paulson serves on the Board of Directors for Capitol Hill Little League. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Justin Dean is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2006. He has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial education for federal employees through the National Institute of Transition Planning and participates in his church’s parish choir and investment committee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

James Molloy IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at R&R Mechanical Inc. and multiple positions related to education and sports camps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gregory Wagner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He is involved in teaching retirement planning through the National Institution of Transition Planning, working with government agencies to assist federal employees. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Susan Dove is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with KS Admissions Strategies LLC and the University of Virginia School of Law. She also served with the Combined Cathedral Crews Rowing Club in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Himpler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in McLean, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including prior work at Ernst & Young LLP. He is also involved in tax and consulting services through his roles at HIMPLER CONSULTING SERVICES LLC and RADIANT TAX ADVISORS INC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals using multiple platform arrangements and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lance Slaughter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committees at Hood College, where he reviews financial data and investment consultant reports. 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bridget O'Carroll is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Meakem Group, Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc., and Capital Village Public Charter School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs, with a noted affiliation supporting municipal and public-finance work.

Rodney Gillespie is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023 and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2022. 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 a combined advisory and brokerage platform with both non‑discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized operations and a formal process for alternative investments.

Morris Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for 10 years before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Clarke is an owner of Atwell Clarke Collective LLC, a company holding a piece of art, and serves on the advisory board for Howard University School of Business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kevin Shultis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Merrill. His background also includes prior employment at PCA and time as a university employee. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written reports.

Anthony Crisalli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Calandruccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Suitland, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services since 2017 and a prior role at Kestra Financial Services. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.

Steven Whittaker is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Kanawha Youth Football & Cheerleading Association, a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using in-house and third-party managers, focusing on client-specific risk profiles.