Joy Stephens is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and National Philanthropic Trust. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in e-commerce ventures and co-owns a real estate investment business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Harmon Von Bredow is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Voya Financial Advisors and American Capital Investments Group, Inc. She is also a licensed notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Brian Suto is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Olney, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eduardo Guzman Valiente is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2003 and has served in various capacities within the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Guzman Valiente is active as an attorney, owning and operating a law practice that provides legal and tax services related to retirement plans and trusts, as well as managing multiple business entities and estate responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kent Overholt is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1987 and specializes in working with ultra-high-net-worth families navigating complex investment decisions and financial transitions. Kent collaborates with clients and colleagues to develop customized financial strategies that address liquidity events, wealth management, family wishes, and philanthropy. Kent's expertise includes intergenerational wealth planning, business succession, asset preservation, portfolio management, and credit and lending solutions. He assists families through the Merrill Private Wealth Center for Family Wealth, focusing on family wealth education and governance. Kent also manages portfolio reviews, implements investment recommendations, and facilitates access to Bank of America credit services to support clients' diverse financial needs. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kent splits his time between McLean, Virginia, and Easton, Maryland, and enjoys antiquing, baseball, boating, cooking, golfing, pickleball, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Sam Ramadan is a financial advisor with Merrill holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles including positions in legal offices, restaurants, and consulting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Jared Bjornberg is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Jared's professional experience encompasses financial consulting and planning, with a focus on helping clients build tailored financial strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Jared has worked closely with individuals to co-create financial roadmaps aligned with their unique lifestyles and goals. His approach centers on supporting clients through significant financial decisions to foster better financial futures. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared has interests in fitness, food, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.

Yemewedish Girma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Peter Ambrose is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, dedicating time monthly to industry dispute resolution. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Julie Sayasithsena is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Connell Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Lee teaches financial planning topics such as retirement and investing through adult education programs in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Julianne Okim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Edward Jones and Montgomery County Public School, as well as founding Okim Wealth Management, LLC. She has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Game Day Glamerous. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Christopher Hardware is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, all with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Young Lim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2012 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mara Da Silva is a CFP® and Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets, where she has worked since 2012 in Rockville, MD. She is affiliated with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Nathaniel Milhous serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients in developing customized, holistic financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals and objectives. His approach is grounded in building trust and providing dedicated service to his clientele. With over 19 years of experience in finance and economics, Nathaniel has held multiple positions within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative to his current leadership role since 2026. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he was a Financial Service Representative at SunTrust Bank from 2006 to 2008. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nathaniel is engaged in activities including board games, family activities, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Alexandra Julia Nemeroff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., Equinox, and Trunk Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Daria Farkondepay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following prior roles at Capital Integration Systems LLC and CAIS Capital LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Maxwell Fadero is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Spa Logic and Bowie Produce Co. Inc. Maxwell’s background also includes teaching at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.