Thomas Palazzo is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 17 years, as well as Ameriprise for six years. Palazzo also owns a financial advisory firm, The Palazzo Company LLC, based in Fairfax, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Brant Watson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a range of funds and ETFs.

William Price is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he spent ten years at Spire Investment Partners, LLC and has owned a CPA and financial planning practice since 1981. He is also involved in woodworking as a side business and serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Friends of Great Falls Tavern. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Joe Altschuler is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He assists individuals and families in creating financial plans that focus on their priorities, helping them make decisions to protect, grow, and manage their wealth while working toward their financial goals. Joe has experience in various roles within the financial industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley in 2023, and as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023. He also worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price between 2019 and 2021, and as an Investment Consultant at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, and engaging in sports such as football and golf. He also spends time on outdoor adventures and traveling.

Anne Marie Guevarra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 15 years of experience at the firm. She has three years of industry experience overall. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for her condo association in Washington, D.C. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Megan Kessler is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and in medical and veterinary clinics. She is involved with the DC Alumni Chapter for Fairfield University, participating in event planning for local alumni. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering a range of wrap fee advisory programs. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Timothy Plush is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price Advisory Services and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he provides voiceover services as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Timothy works, offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Eric Ashmont is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Bethesda, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience at Lowes Home Improvement and in broadcasting with KFMA-FM / Arizona Lotus Broadcasting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm reported approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Valle is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Olney, MD. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Mark Mueller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management firm since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Kristin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a speaker for the National Endowment for Financial Education. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Winslow Hayward is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Axa Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Paul Tronilo is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a focused approach to supporting clients in achieving their financial goals by providing personalized, goals-based advice tailored to individual needs. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A native of New York, Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse client base effectively. His professional experience is informed by his own family's financial challenges, motivating him to establish a caring and dedicated team to assist clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Paul is involved in community organizations such as Handcrafting Justice Inc. and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He enjoys a variety of personal interests including basketball, biking, billiards, cooking, football, music, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Beau Vangilder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and several other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Anthony Wykes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial and estate planning services, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience, including 32 years with Merrill since 1994. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Adams is a co-owner of Adams Audiology, a medical audiology practice he operates with his wife. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gretchen Bolton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in leadership positions on several local community boards, including as secretary of the Old Georgetown Office Park Condominium Owners' Association and vice president of the Waterside Reserve Property Owners Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of investment models and third-party asset managers, providing services that span mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Peiliang Cui is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax entities for over two decades and leads Cui's Financial Group Inc, a firm focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Additionally, he is the owner of a business consulting firm and serves as a director of the Bedrock Foundation, a charitable organization providing educational grants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features multiple program structures and affiliations.

Suparna Agarwal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and HSBC Bank USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Sharon Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Insurance Services and Advance Financial Inc. Peters is involved in business activities related to tax and investment purposes through entities under her management. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, combining advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial offerings and support tools.