Grisell Caberopalsson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 23 years. Outside of her work at Cambridge, she operates an independent insurance agency specializing in disability and long-term care insurance as well as annuities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms and custody arrangements.

Carrie Hughes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, INC. for six years. Hughes is also a notary based in Springfield, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Charles Nardiello is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2012. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a long-term investment approach across multiple account types.

Charles Rucker Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance planning and investment advisory services through his own LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Stella Alaba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics alongside a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Gurley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and the University of Virginia. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated companies.

Yonatan Ruffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Kenmos Structural Engineering, Asham Trade & Industry PLC, and Unity University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Francis Hawkins IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he gained experience in various roles including at Earls Kitchen + Bar and Audio Visual Systems 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 collaborative, ongoing relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Reynold Roy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His career includes over 20 years at Edelman Financial Services LLC and prior roles within affiliated firms of Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidance.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he presents retirement planning seminars and webinars to federal government employees as an independent contractor. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Schweighoffer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bethesda, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Lipika Swarup is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, she worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a cake decorating business called My Cake Pals. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolio management and retirement income services across a broad client base.

Steven Singer is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent offering dental, disability, long-term care, annuities, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Dywane Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1985. Hall volunteers as a financial literacy presenter for college students at historically Black universities through the Society for Financial Development. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Gillen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues oil painting and sells his artwork. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

Douglas Rabil is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and has been with affiliated firms since 1996, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with a focus on diversified, long-term portfolios.

Thomas Natoli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.