Kyle Toulouse is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive wealth planning strategies tailored to clients' lifestyle and financial goals. Prior to his current position, Kyle gained experience as a Regional Advisor Consultant at Columbia Threadneedle Investments from 2016 to 2022. He also worked as a Regional Marketing Associate at Putnam Investments from 2014 to 2016. These roles have contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and investment management.

Jeffrey Laborde is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, employing a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory services.

James Brockett II is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Brockett Capital LLC, an investment-related business based in Silver Spring, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Angela Peterson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Peterson serves on the Finance Committee of the Congressional School, providing financial oversight to support the school's long-term sustainability. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Janet Haley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Charles Schwab, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of her advisory work, she co-authored the book *Value Investing for Dummies* in 2002. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Patrick Langevin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans both directly and through employer partnerships.

Stefan Nicholas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously spent one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Community Foundation for Montgomery County, a charitable organization. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities.

Kaitlyn Kozik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Aiden Mowry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Primerica and its affiliate PFS Investments Inc. since 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved with The Healing and Wellness Center, where he has participated for five years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and operates at a large scale with approximately 3,964 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Steven Ganan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, UBS Financial Services, BB&T Investment Services, Harrisdirect, and Truist Investment Services. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kevin Brewer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022, he worked at the Department of Defense from 2020 to 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brendan Guilday is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He employs a consultative and objective approach to wealth management, working closely with clients to develop sophisticated financial strategies that extend beyond traditional investing. Brendan assists clients in building and transferring wealth, managing liquidity needs, planning for education costs, and maintaining sufficient retirement income. He also supports non-profit organizations by ensuring their endowments adhere to established investment guidelines. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2012, Brendan has leveraged the firm's extensive wealth management capabilities and Bank of America's banking services to provide comprehensive financial solutions. His practice areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. Brendan's work has been recognized by Forbes, which named him to the "Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list for multiple years. Brendan graduated from St. Vincent College with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with additional credentials including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. He is a native of the DC Metropolitan area and currently resides in North Potomac, Maryland. Outside of his professional activities, Brendan has personal interests in basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, and music.

Curtis Rutherford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities and Merrill, where he worked for 13 years. 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 and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Julia Watt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Robert W. Baird and The Hall CP. Prior to her finance career, she was employed in education at Hereford Middle/High School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Ben Baldwin is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His professional focus is on understanding clients' financial priorities through an established process, developing tailored strategies to achieve their goals, and supervising and maintaining these plans to adapt to life and market changes. He has experience as a Financial Advisor at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial (2021-2022), Merrill Lynch (2020-2021), and Edward Jones (2016-2020). This background reflects a continuous career in financial advisory roles over multiple years.

Sheila Stinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Pathstone Federal Street, GFO Advisory Services, LLC, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-chair of the membership committee for the Washington DC Estate Planning Council. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Onder is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1999. He is a partner in multiple conservation partnerships based in Peachtree City, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kieran Watson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2022, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 research.

George Krzywicki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Atlantic Mist II Condominium Association in Ocean City, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Katerina Howard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.