Albert Wu is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Freedom Street Partners. Outside of advising, Wu is the owner of NeXco Inc and serves as Treasurer for The ServiceSource Foundation, a nonprofit supporting people with disabilities and their families. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Samuel Courtney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and advisor at The College Funding Coach, a college consulting business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary services and offers municipal advisory roles, supporting clients with a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Colin Mattingly is a Senior Financial Advisor and Partner of the Coliton Mattingly Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with a select group of individuals and families, including Corporate Executives, Venture Capitalists, Investment Bankers, and Private Equity Professionals, to develop and execute custom wealth strategies. Colin's expertise includes navigating stock bonus plans, concentrated positions, private placements, and deferred compensation plans, with a disciplined approach to simplifying clients' financial lives. Colin co-founded Merrill's Venture Wealth Partners, where he collaborates with founders, executives, and senior leaders on specialized planning such as QSBS and Section 1202 post-OBBBA, pre-IPO and secondary market liquidity, concentration risk management, and structuring assets for long-term protection. He also partners with attorneys, CPAs, and bankers to provide planning support related to liquidity events. His professional designations include Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Rockville, MD, Colin earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and supporting local sports teams.

Jonathan Sowanick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marla Bosset is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Limelife Inc, a skincare and cosmetics business, working approximately 20 hours per month. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Katharine Finley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and previously at Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in family businesses including wire jewelry making and also serves on the endowment board and finance committee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waldorf, Maryland. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, employing both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Sigmon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation, bringing six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and he also served as Loudoun County Commissioner of Revenue. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Paula Scali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides financial, investment, and trusts and estates advice to individuals and their companies. Paula focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that aim to help clients meet their long-term objectives with careful attention to risk management. With over thirty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Paula has held management positions in corporate and multinational banking, capital markets, and private banking and investments at several major New York money-center banks including Chemical Bank, Irving Trust/The Bank of New York, and Chase Manhattan Bank. From 1990 to 1997, she directed a high net worth group in Private Banking at Chase, specializing in credit and lending products as well as traditional and alternative investment strategies for individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit companies. Since returning to her hometown of Washington, DC in 1997 to join Merrill Lynch, she has maintained long-term relationships with many clients, some spanning over twenty-five years. Paula holds a Master’s Degree (MBA) from Simmons College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wells College. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Paula participates in community volunteering in alignment with the Merrill tradition of serving local communities.

Priscilla Woo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. 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 an ESG eligibility framework to recommend strategies.

Darschaun Snuffer is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Trading Execution III, High Net Worth Services, and High Opportunity Services. With over 13 years of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Darschaun collaborates with clients to understand their unique financial goals and concerns. He develops financial plans designed to provide confidence and strategies to help clients work towards their objectives. He also focuses on educating clients to empower them in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Darschaun's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cars, parenthood, tennis, and traveling.

Daniel Ward is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, TD Ameritrade, and as a self-employed advisor. Outside his advisory work, Ward is an agent with Mylestone Plans, offering fixed and fixed-indexed annuities, life insurance, and group benefits. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances.

Lawrence Berberian Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2013 and served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience based in Alexandria, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Nader Tamadon serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He leads a team comprising six advisors and three support associates, dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes business owners, executives, retirees, entertainers, athletes, and their families. The advisory approach focuses on guiding clients through various financial stages with an emphasis on minimizing costs, taxes, and volatility. Mr. Tamadon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and a Master's Degree from Hofstra University. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. He and his family are active in their community, including involvement with the Tahirih Justice Center. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Tamadon speaks English and Persian and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Peter Kenny is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he assists individuals, families, and organizations in identifying their financial priorities and setting strategies to address them, managing investment capital to help attain their goals. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Peter has over 20 years of experience standing alongside clients to navigate the financial world and address concerns that are important to them. He has received recognition as a Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor" from 2018 to 2026 and has been named to Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024 through 2026, as well as Forbes Americas Top 100 Wealth Management Teams - High Net Worth from 2022 through 2025. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Peter earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University in 1995. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Craig Mccune is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and structured processes in its financial planning services.

Jennifer Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Godfrey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Centreville, VA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Brian Mcnew is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Matthew Felber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Williamsburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team that employs research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to generate tailored advice.