Christopher Malay is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, including discretionary options and a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Leigh Long is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 1993 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Cary Piligian is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2024, following a 14-year tenure with Merrill and Bank of America. Cary is currently based in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to guide its services.

Christina Coffey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity and BB&T. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Halverson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Co., Inc., Lockheed Martin, and Newbern Excel Marketing Firm, as well as several years in full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charles Town, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he leases farmland for cow grazing. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Caitlin Luchkiw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Giant Grocery and Torrid. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools.

Eman Mossadeghi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement strategies and portfolio management. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has developed expertise in areas including corporate executive services, executive compensation, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Eman is a member of the Evolve Wealth Management Group and has received recognition including inclusion on the 2022-2025 Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" list, the 2025 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" list for the District of Columbia, and Barron's top 1,200 Financial Advisors from 2018 through 2024. Eman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Eman lives with his wife and two sons. He is an avid Washington D.C. sports fan and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Outside of work, he volunteers with the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.

Robert Dailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 12 years and AGIA for 4 years. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in non-securities insurance product activities as an agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Brainard Warner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment 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.

Valerie Mayer Lopez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Her background includes a period as a full-time student at George Mason University and various roles in the service industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Folasade Akingbade is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Hakonix Technologies LLC, a business involved in online sales of computer accessories. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Alexander Jurado is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Kent Manor FBS LLC, Hersha Hospitality Management, and Spire Hospitality. 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 and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Carey White is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2022. Prior to returning to the industry, she was a stay-at-home parent for eight years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary and board member for Hammond Park Recreation Inc., a private neighborhood swimming pool facility. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation with a broad range of capital markets services.

Dennis Oparaugo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bowie, MD, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Charles Schwab since 2013 and is also a co-founder of Roundcomb, Inc., a real estate business involved in planning and administration. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Aidan Castle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles including in the food service and retail sectors. 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 when recommending strategies.

Jeffrey Olsen is the president of OPR Investment Services, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been involved in his accounting firm, Olsen & Associates, LLC, since 1997, where he serves as owner and president providing tax preparation, planning, and management consulting. Olsen’s work with OPR primarily involves soliciting clients for third-party registered investment advisers rather than providing direct investment advice. OPR Investment Services, LLC functions as a solicitor, referring potential investors to third-party advisers and conducting due diligence on those firms. The company does not manage client accounts or custody assets, and it maintains written supervisory procedures and a Code of Ethics to address conflicts of interest related to referral compensation.

Kathleen Finn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Catoctin Ridge Wealth Partners since 2025 and also operates Kathleen Finn, LLC, providing tax preparation and planning services, as well as offering life insurance and annuity advice through KFINN LLC. Catoctin Ridge Wealth Partners offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, focusing on diversified, long-term strategies tailored to each client’s financial situation. The firm manages a majority of its approximately $102 million in assets on a discretionary basis and serves a high client load through programmatic solutions and custodial platform services.