Matthew Peterman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tysons Corner, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Vestax Securities Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a tax consulting business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jacob Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. Prior to this role, he was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2019. Throughout his career, Jacob has focused on helping clients develop personalized financial plans by understanding their goals and values, analyzing their current financial situations, and identifying opportunities to create customized roadmaps. In his role, Jacob collaborates closely with clients to implement and adjust financial plans as their circumstances evolve, ensuring ongoing alignment with their objectives. His professional experience reflects a commitment to providing tailored financial consulting services. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

James Fitz Gerald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Merrill and has prior experience at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors. 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 investors.

Ximena Brito is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Truist/SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where she supports clients with banking and investment needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Alexis Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez leads seminars for federal employees using NITP materials in Rockville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Sunil Dharamsi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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.

Alvin Hailstorks is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked with 1 St Global Advisors, Inc. and 1 St Global Capital Corp for nine years and has operated Holmes And Associates Accounting Services, a tax preparation and accounting firm, for 17 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by extensive technology and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Blair Ege is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Commonwealth Investment Advisors LLC, UBS Private Wealth Management, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matthew Grace is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Co, and First Financial Group. Grace also serves as Treasurer for the IFAPAC DC Chapter, where he reports on political issues related to the industry. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and planning services including recently introduced event-driven programs.

Christopher Andrews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and financial planning services, offering a broad array of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing the extent of implementation.

Stephen Taft is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 35 years of experience in financial planning and portfolio management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Stephen focuses on helping clients simplify and organize their financial lives through a personalized approach that begins with a comprehensive Wealth Management Analysis. His expertise covers areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Stephen works closely with clients to identify and prioritize their goals, taking into account risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs to develop tailored financial strategies. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and is fluent in English and Portuguese. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Marcel Santos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously with Foresters Advisory Services from 2016 to 2019. He maintains an online presence through marcelsantoswealth.com, a website for his Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and custodial relationships.

Proepilin Destefano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Destefano worked at UBS for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Simeon Whittle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he worked at Heritage Wealth Management Group, Ltd. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Benjamin Jolly is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's degree in Economics in 2002 and began his career in financial services the same year. Over the past two decades, he has focused on private wealth management, working closely with individuals and private businesses. Ben's expertise includes assisting attorneys at large global law firms with personal wealth management planning, including retirement and college funding goals, as well as survivor needs. He has experience advising clients through significant career transitions, such as moving to partnership roles or shifting to government positions. Additionally, he works with private real estate businesses to manage and coordinate their corporate retirement plans, collaborating with corporate finance and human resources departments. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ben is fluent in both English and Spanish. In his leisure time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.

David Bubb is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Guardian Life, TD Ameritrade, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management alongside custody and brokerage solutions.

Duncan Mcclure is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Laura S. Jenkins, P.C., D'AMURA and ZAIDMAN, and Chaplin and Associates. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios spanning mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

James Hegel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Stefan Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at SmithBucklin for seven years and was briefly involved with Raising the Floor-International. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jairo Villatoro is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals, business owners, and families develop strategies to achieve their financial goals. Since beginning his career in the financial sector in 2019 at Northwestern, Jairo has focused on the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan in place, offering expertise in areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits, equity compensation, retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Raised in Salinas, California, and currently residing in Belmont, Jairo graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He is a FINRA Series 7 and 66 registered representative and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Personal Investment Advisor designations. Jairo’s background as a student-athlete has contributed to his dedication and discipline in his professional career. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and actively volunteers as a high school wrestling coach, further demonstrating his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional activities, Jairo enjoys adventure sports, football, music, running, hiking, dining out, attending concerts, and spending time walking on the beach with his dog, Belfi.