Brandon Mong is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bethesda, MD. His background includes roles at various divisions within J.P. Morgan, as well as United Brokerage Services and United Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Conor Porter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crofton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Brett Anthony is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

David Giulieri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lake Sunapee Partnership LLC, a real estate investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies to support its clients' financial goals.

Timothy Calabrese is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Michael Gottschalk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a regional event judge for USA Gymnastics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Karla Calcano Jimenez 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, Amazon, and Stone Street Capital. She is based in Arlington, VA. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ann Jackson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Georgetown University from 2011 to 2022. 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, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to support client decision-making.

Nicholas Marchio is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2022 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, 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, tailored to each client’s risk profile and implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Connor Whitcomb is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Connor partners with clients to help them work toward both their short-term and long-term financial goals using Fidelity's technology and investment platform. He prioritizes developing quality, lasting relationships with clients and their families to ensure the effective use of Fidelity's resources tailored to individual needs. His experience spans comprehensive financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments.

Melvin Marroquin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. from 2015 to 2023. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to provide diversified investment solutions.

Kelly Foley is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and its predecessor firms since 2018 and is currently based in Washington, DC. Outside of her advisory role, Foley teaches group fitness classes at Equinox and serves as a board member of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vladislav Romanov is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Anastasia Seikaly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, she was employed at Sportime Schenectady from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment programs, using structured planning tools and a range of advisory services.

Angela Kuzmeskus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hanover, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Tower Federal Credit Union since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nina Asghari Kamrani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and positions outside the financial sector. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Meghan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Morgan Stanley, T. Rowe Price, The Shark Group, and Three Sisters Boutique, with her industry career beginning in 2022. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Daniel Miller is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, having previously held roles at Hartford Funds Management Company and Pioneer Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Sarah Orlando is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a tenure at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Previously, she was employed at Adam's Inn from 2017 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edwin Alvarez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of ELG Investment Group LLC, a for-profit entity not related to investment advisory activities. 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.