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.

Joseph Bommarito is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and also associated with Pence Financial, with prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and AXA Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Pence Financial Group, a business entity related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Sunil Dharamsi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gainesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Ken Desmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Sterling Park Golf Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Marcel Santos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Santos maintains a website for his Cetera business, marcel­santoswealth.com. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad 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 through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in private wealth management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2002 after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University, he has focused on assisting individuals and private businesses in achieving their financial goals. His client base primarily includes attorneys at global law firms and their families, helping them navigate personal wealth management planning such as retirement preparation, college education funding, and survivor needs. He also supports clients through significant career transitions, including partnership status within law firms and moves to in-house or government roles. In addition to his work with individual clients, Benjamin has extensive experience advising privately held real estate businesses on managing and coordinating corporate retirement plans. He collaborates closely with corporate finance and human resources teams, as well as employees, to support plan utilization aligned with their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Benjamin 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). He speaks English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.

David Bubb is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and alternative investment due diligence.

James Hegel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

Chris Meighan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Meyers Meighan Wealth Management Group, where he has been active since 2002. Meighan also has a business interest in Meighan Wealth Management Group LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.

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.

Antonio Price is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of KKAP LLC, a delivery contracting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Jamila Pugh is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Spire Wealth Management, Paragon Development Systems, Royal Bank of Canada, and Robert W. Baird. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

John Gerold is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he actively runs a lacrosse program called LAX4LIFE and serves as a committee member advising the business school at Old Dominion University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.