Aaron Lucash is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Washington, DC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working in hospitality and restaurant settings. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs along with brokerage and insurance services. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Aradhya Ray is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and its related entities since 2013. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party manager relationships and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Andrew Hug is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Goldman Sachs since 2025 and has previous work experience at Aronimink Golf Club, Overbrook Golf Club, Waynesborough Country Club, and Episcopal Academy. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation and manager selection with proprietary research tools and leverages the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to provide a wide range of financial services.

Walter Nockett is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously spent five years at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies complemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Yukubu Carriker is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Carriker served 21 years in the United States Air Force. Outside of financial advising, Carriker is the Lead Production Manager at National Community Church in Fairfax, VA, overseeing technical operations during services, and serves as Treasurer on the board of Ten Ten Life, providing financial oversight for the organization. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed accounts.

Jeffrey Conn is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, he spent 11 years at The McLean Group and Mclean Securities, LLC. He serves as a board member at Avantalytics Corporation, a software and consultancy firm based in Arlington, VA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, delivering tailored services through integrated teams and affiliated entities.

Anthony Chapkey is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several First Command entities since 2025, as well as Van Clemens & Co. Inc. and various consulting roles. He is the founder of LateGame LLC, a business focused on budgeting and financial education for friends and family. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that are managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers selecting from prescreened third-party managers.

Jennifer Quigley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously spent 20 years at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment approaches and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Solmaz Azar is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Dexter Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 40% owner of Washington DC Inferno, LLC, a professional women's squash franchise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Brian Henry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, before assuming his current position in 2024. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management.

Margi Coutinho-Betancourt is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2015. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at First Command Financial Planning Services from 1991 to 2012, starting as an Administrative Assistant and later becoming a Financial Advisor. Her expertise includes retirement planning, income planning, and wealth planning, working closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their short- and long-term goals. Margi emphasizes building strong relationships with clients based on trust throughout the financial planning process. Outside of her professional work, Margi has interests in cooking and baking, football, golf, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Carla Gomez is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of her local homeowners association in Vienna, Virginia. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Annmarie Bilger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. She serves as a board member of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions with a financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to tailor plans for clients.

Matthew Steward is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial and Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and incorporating ESG considerations where applicable.

Suzanne Spano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust in Vienna, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Lindsay Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Fulcrum Advisory Services, LLC, and Truist Investment Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an independent insurance agent representing various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Cristina Gabalda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Richard Jones II is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and 2019, respectively. His background also includes time with Virginia Commonwealth University and a brief role at Fat Dragon Kitchen and Bar. 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 its Schwab Center for Financial Research.