Benjamin Rodgers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Rodgers serves as a board member and finance committee member for Army Emergency Relief, an organization focused on hardship assistance, education, and disaster relief. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a broad range of investment and financial products available through its extensive platform.

Thomas Clark is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Fleury is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Fleury serves as co-chair of the finance and enrollment committee on the advisory board of Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Kensington, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Connor Kannapell is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in 2020. He specializes in counseling families and business owners through periods of transition, complexity, and uncertainty, addressing sophisticated planning needs such as the sale of closely held businesses, equity award vesting, initial public offerings, inheritance, and retirement. Connor focuses on providing straightforward counsel to help clients organize and simplify their financial affairs and work towards an intentional wealth strategy. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designations, along with Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Connor has expertise in advanced retirement planning, exit planning for small business owners, 401(k) and employer-sponsored plans, portfolio management, equity compensation planning, and tax minimization. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston. Connor lives in Washington, D.C., and enjoys traveling, golfing, waterfowl hunting, and volunteering for his alumni association. He supports community organizations including A Wider Circle, Alzheimer's Association, Miracle League of the Triangle, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Aaron Clem is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously worked at Bank of America, ADP, and the Washington Commanders, with additional experience at the University of Maryland. Clem has no prior years of industry experience outside his current roles. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Rodney Miller is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Washington, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and has also been employed with the US Census Bureau since 2005. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm uses model-delivery strategies and offers both discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts.

Rishi Vyas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at PNC Investments and BB&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a vending machine business with approximately 100 machines across 50 locations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Christopher Talbert is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012, following prior roles at Capital One Financial Advisors and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Talbert serves as a trustee for several family trusts, including the William L. Talbert 2012 Irrevocable Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Mariama Bah is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to develop tailored financial plans aligned with clients' unique goals and priorities. She focuses on delivering a high-quality, client-centric planning experience that emphasizes collaboration, trust, and understanding clients' values and long-term objectives. She has professional experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Bank of America from 2020 to 2021, and as a Relationship Banker at Capital One Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Her background spans client relationship management and financial solutions, supporting her expertise in financial planning. Outside of her professional role, Mariama has interests in art, biking, music, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Corey Lyles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bloomberg Industry Group, as well as involvement with Project Hope - The People-to-People Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and maintains one of the largest retail advisor networks in the industry.

Gamal Aburdene Marcos is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, along with experience at Bull Run Financial Group and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family real estate business focused on house flipping. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers its services through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Perschke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and holds the Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Douglas Bayer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Mark Monninger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Mutual Service Corporation and Capitol Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advising, he coaches spring lacrosse for Montgomery County Public Schools. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Grace Borger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Baen Publishing Enterprises. She has also held positions in retail and publishing sectors, as well as experience in academia. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ari Ville Uusimaki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and currently assists businesses and individuals with insurance plan selection and implementation. Uusimaki also serves as a board member of a homeowners association, where he reviews financial statements and community matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and unaffiliated investment options, serving over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Benjamin Echeverri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Virtue Feed & Grain and positions related to education at James Madison University and Universidad de Salamanca. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Armand Minasian is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Laith Layous is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and their families, developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, goals, values, and aspirations. Laith works closely with clients to understand what matters most to them, determining their appropriate level of risk and positioning them to pursue their long-term financial objectives. Laith holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Chinese, supporting a diverse client base. Committed to community involvement, Laith participates in volunteering activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service.

Chris Wallace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Wallace holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.