Melissa St. Louis is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been employed since 2003. She serves as a Financial Advisor with The Baker - Ellis - Pappert Group based in Bethesda, Maryland. Her approach focuses on delivering a robust planning process and developing customized strategies tailored to individual client needs to help pursue their financial goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Melissa holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University. A native of Northern Virginia, Melissa lives in Rockville, Maryland with her family. She participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys personal interests such as cooking, music, traveling, and yoga.

Dennis Peacock Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, including a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Boggio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance, Truist Life Insurance Services, and P.J. Robb Variable Corp. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and emphasizes multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Mayank Bhanot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several financial institutions, including Aditya Birla Capital and Yes Bank Limited. 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.

David Weinstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Devonte Gordon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Highlander Financial Group and Next Game Project LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in sales and fan experience at Wake Forest University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Denise Daley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Guardian Life and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Mass Mutual in 2022. Outside of advising, she is involved in religious and community activities as an administrator and youth ministry leader at The Rock Christian Church Ministries and owns an eCommerce business, Shop Daley, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements, using firm-approved tools to analyze goals and recommend investment strategies.

Matthew Davis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Olney, MD, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Bank of America, NA. He is a majority owner and active in operations at Davis Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Claire Volke is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with The Meakem Group since 2020. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at several organizations including VIPKid and SMS Law Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports advisory programs and institutional portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Norris Brodsky is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Brodsky serves on the board of the Baltimore Estates Planning Council. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with insurance and lending products.

Allison McCarty is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Rockville, MD. Her prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Financial Advantage Associates. She also teaches a retirement planning class at Montgomery College’s Lifelong Learning Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Joshua Remmele is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience across multiple sectors including film production and advertising. His background includes roles at firms such as Apogee Financial and various media and creative companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with distinctive activities such as commodity pool operation and advisory services to registered investment companies.

Kristina Hanniford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and SunTrust Bank. She has a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she has a rental property business co-owned with her spouse. 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 options, including specialized services, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Morgan Hatten is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, Hatten is the founder and president of Love Inspires Friendship and Triumph Corporation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Richard Leishman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 11 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Joanne Jaeger is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group Inc and Howard County Public Schools. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Christopher Venit is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He held prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2026 and at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. His other business activities include co-owning a rental property in Lakewood, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with various financial products and referral channels.

Leonard Lupica II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksburg, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a business managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to develop tailored written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Fidel Carreon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2009. He has 25 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Fidel Carreon Accounting Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Stokes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bankers Life & Casualty Co. and Morgan State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.