Robert Kirkland II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clinton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., SunTrust Bank, Wells Fargo, and Supreme Ledning. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of The Kirkland Group LLC, a consulting business, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Cam Kirk Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients 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.

Daisy Guzman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fiducient Advisors and various firms outside the financial sector. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of AI in research, management of registered investment companies, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Margaret Meagher is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Morgan Stanley. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the investment committee for Together We Bake, a civic organization focused on economic and hardship assistance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mary Rafferty is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Washington, DC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes multiple terms at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. Rafferty serves as chair of the community service subcommittee for the Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Alumnae Board. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a range of in-house and third-party investment managers and tools.

Scott Mcroy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 33 years before joining Ameriprise in 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Mcroy serves as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board and chairs the foundation’s Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with automated and personalized advice, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Zachery Daniel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Atlantic Union Bank from 2016 to 2023 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Seth Bergen is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, Seth gained experience as an Investment Advisor at Glass Jacobson, a Wealth Advisor at Sawyer Wealth Management, and a Financial Advisor at AIG Financial Network. Throughout his career, Seth has focused on providing client-first financial planning, working closely with clients and their families to build confident financial futures. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to pursuing clients' financial success through strong and lasting relationships. Outside of his professional work, Seth has personal interests that include fitness, golf, playing instruments, motorcycles, snowboarding, and traveling.

Ariana Haislip is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 credential and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and various other firms before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a pickleball instructor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brian Gibbons is a financial advisor with Cetera in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual, and Metlife Securities Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Irwin Sobers is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously at Merrill from 2002 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Tower Federal Credit Union and has an ownership interest in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Madison Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with the Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Decker held roles with the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Daniel Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside his advisory work, Welch serves as a board member for Pass With Purpose, a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. 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, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jake Pantalone is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes a contract role with Brillent Corporation supporting the U.S. Small Business Administration and nine years as a full-time student. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Chad Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1998 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Clark also serves as a power of attorney for two fiduciary entities in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection, tax-focused investment strategies, and leverages its affiliation with Bank of America to provide integrated capital markets and banking support.

Stephen Antosh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His background includes a long tenure at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he has passive investments in hospitality ventures such as the Astro Beer Hall and Astro Shirlington LLC, which operate bars and restaurants in the Washington, DC area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Justin Hatch is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the industry since 2017, with experience at firms including Merrill, K2 Integrity, Cambridge Associates, and Capital One Bank. His background includes a variety of roles in finance and related fields. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and offers custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Warner Moore III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for VWI International, a consulting firm working with medical contracts, and is involved in a small retail wine business operated by his spouse. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform of capital markets and research resources.

Craig Mckenzie is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is involved in the fitness industry as the owner and certified personal trainer at Dynamic Force Fitness and Training Solutions and is also a co-owner and trainer at Triad Fitness Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model financial outcomes.

Megan Cunningham is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their financial goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Megan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Denison University and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Arcadia University. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She is involved professionally as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and serves on the Denison University Alumni Washington, DC Regional Network Board. Her community involvement includes participation with DC Central Kitchen and Read > Lead > Achieve.

Michael Norris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.