Naila Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fairfax, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as experience at Nizami Feeds (Pvt.) Limited. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Joseph Accurso is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager on an international advisory team, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions on complex investment and planning needs across global markets. His role involves managing personalized strategies that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. With nearly two decades as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and over a decade of prior experience as a proprietary trader, Joseph combines institutional trading experience with holistic wealth planning. His expertise spans risk-managed, data-driven portfolio construction, asset allocation, and downside protection, especially in volatile markets. He focuses on wealth accumulation, preservation, multi-generational transfer, integrating investment management with tax-aware planning, estate strategies, and cross-border considerations. Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Italian. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, boxing, chess, football, horseback riding, music, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Brian Northern is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Heritage Financial Consultants and has held various roles outside of finance, including positions at Domino's and Brookeville Beer Farm. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Seibel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through various programs, including those using advanced modeling techniques for planning outcomes.

Dino Anders is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an owner of nonprofit organizations related to property management, including Waterford Condominium and Mary House. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Grisell Caberopalsson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 23 years. Outside of her work at Cambridge, she operates an independent insurance agency specializing in disability and long-term care insurance as well as annuities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms and custody arrangements.

Mohammed Ajmeri is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to simplify financial planning, helping them identify their financial goals and develop strategies to achieve them. He prioritizes building long-lasting and trustworthy relationships to ensure personalized financial planning tailored to each client's interests and aspirations. Prior to his current position, Mohammed gained experience as a Sr. Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2021 to 2024, and as a Wealth Relationship Manager, AVP, at Citibank from 2016 to 2020. He is proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional life, Mohammed enjoys biking, fishing, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and reading.

Carrie Hughes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, INC. for six years. Hughes is also a notary based in Springfield, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Cynthia Pierce is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over thirty years of industry experience. She provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, successful business owners, and philanthropic organizations. Alongside a team of firm specialists, she focuses on delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. Her areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Cynthia holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her bachelor's degree from Sweet Briar College. Cynthia follows the Merrill tradition of community participation, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Her personal interests include boating, horseback riding, photography, and traveling. She was named to the Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" list in 2024 and also recognized in the Forbes "Best in State Wealth Advisors" list the same year.

Charles Nardiello is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2012. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a long-term investment approach across multiple account types.

Nicole Dresner is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 credential. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2023. Outside of her advisory work, Nicole is involved in community activities as a part-time instructor for children’s gymnastics and cheerleading. Merrill, along 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 institutions.

Katherine Mcsween is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides integrated strategy, implementation, and service to a select group of clients nationwide. She works with a diverse clientele, including small-business owners, executives, and multi-generational families, with a particular sensitivity to the financial needs of women through all life stages. Katherine's expertise encompasses investment management, trust and estate planning services, credit and banking through Bank of America, retirement planning strategy, and philanthropy. As a Portfolio Manager, she manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. She began her wealth management career in 2007 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Katherine earned her Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness and embraces it as a way of life, pursuing new adventures and physical challenges often with her family and friends. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, reading, running, swimming, tennis, and writing.

John Gurley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and the University of Virginia. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated companies.

Yonatan Ruffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Kenmos Structural Engineering, Asham Trade & Industry PLC, and Unity University. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Reynold Roy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His career includes over 20 years at Edelman Financial Services LLC and prior roles within affiliated firms of Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidance.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Jenny Lira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015, with a brief period of unemployment in 2020-2021. Based in Washington, DC, she is part of a large firm network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that includes structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he presents retirement planning seminars and webinars to federal government employees as an independent contractor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates high school and NCAA basketball games. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG criteria and non-discretionary client decision-making.