Matthew Goodspeed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a mobile home park operation and owns a residential real estate LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Finnian Gaudreau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Truist Financial Corporation and Compass Point LLC. He has also been involved in tutoring at Wake Forest University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Heckler Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mark Applegate is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, VA. He has three years of prior experience at CAPTRUST/Campbell Wealth Management and one year at Northwestern Mutual. Before entering the financial industry, he spent four years at Virginia Tech and three years at Westwood Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Thome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Elite Sports Athletic Association LLC, which organizes sports leagues and tournaments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Lively is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1993 and focuses on creating integrated financial strategies to help clients manage risk across their financial lives. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Patrick holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning and graduated from Fairfield University with a major in Finance and a minor in Economics. A lifelong resident of the Washington D.C. area, he lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife and three children. Beyond his professional work, Patrick is involved in coaching and cancer fundraising, emphasizing his commitment to community involvement.

Darin Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and M&T Securities. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a board member for the WUC Cooperative, overseeing management and operations, and is involved with the Big Chair Chess Club advisory board as well as organizing jobs for Movinghelp.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Basil Herzstein is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2005. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 15 years at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Gallers Financial Group Inc., a tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates multiple advisory program structures and fiduciary credentialing for ERISA engagements.

Gregory Pang is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Capital One Investing and Capital One Advisors. Pang is also a managing partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners LLC and serves as a financial advisor at Pang Enterprises LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Richard Zsakany Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s approach emphasizes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Veland is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the boards of two nonprofits, PACC MDC and FilExcellence. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

David Clark is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and AXA Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kathryn Paniagua is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and various investment resources to support its clients’ financial goals.

Sheryl Steinhart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 structured planning process that incorporates Global Investment Committee materials and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jorge Martinez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2024. He has been working in the financial industry since 2015, accumulating nearly 11 years of experience focused on building client relationships and providing tailored financial advice. Jorge specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that align with their goals and priorities, emphasizing understanding the implications of financial decisions. His approach centers on fostering strong client relationships to support comprehensive financial planning. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jorge earned his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He resides in Liverpool, NY, with his wife Tiffany, their son Benny, and two dogs, Colby and Moose. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with his family.

Kaitlinh Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation. She has been with the firm since 2026, previously working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has experience in both academic and consulting roles. Outside of finance, she has worked at the Karter School of Gainesville and Booz Allen Hamilton. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Brett Goldstein is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Liam Williams is a Series 66 registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Merrill prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. His background includes roles outside finance such as positions with Dinosaur Restaurants LLC and Tommy Hilfiger. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kristin Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2019 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Duke DC Women's Forum and Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day, and participates as a donor in the women's grant-making organization Many Hands, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, as well as integrated lending and cash-sweep services.

Toria Scotto is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, where she has worked since 2007. She has 20 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages personal real estate with limited rental activity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a wide range of capital markets services.