Ryan Rushe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts a weekly networking meeting focused on marketing and business promotion. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products, and it supports discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through various channels.

Leda Bonilla is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Princess Yazz Home Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using detailed client profiles and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Mary Sterbutzel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, incorporating a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Marx is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Unity Squared, a pass-through entity associated with a team practice structure. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools with advisor input to deliver these plans and also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Parker Rist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Medallion Financial Group. His background also includes roles associated with the University of Maryland. 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 and financial planning services that use structured discovery and modeling tools, supporting clients in tailored financial planning and asset management.

James Flannery is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial advisory services. Since beginning his career in 1993 in Northern Virginia, James has developed a full-service advisory practice focused on designing financial strategies tailored to meet both near-term and long-term goals for individual clients and institutions. He has also held leadership roles, including Producing Sales Manager and manager of training and development programs for new Financial Advisors within the Northern Virginia Complex. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in English and Spanish, he applies his expertise to help clients develop personalized financial strategies. Outside of his advisory role, James has contributed to community organizations, serving on the Investment Committee for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington Board from 2006 to 2011, acting as Holy Cross Church CYO Coordinator from 2014 to 2017, and coaching youth sports between 2005 and 2019. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Kathy, and their four children.

Matthew Ondeck is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Edelman Financial Services, and EF Legacy Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches little league soccer and softball in Loudoun County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Mark Zabst is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has been with Raymond James since 2007 and previously participated in the Georgetown Business Networking Group. Outside of his advisory role, Zabst is Vice President of Financial 360, LLC, a support company where he also provides financial advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non‑HNW clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non‑discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and a range of implementation options, with a notable focus on non‑discretionary advisory services.

Samir Abhyankar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at PNC Bank and Capital Bank NA. He is based in Vienna, VA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Vidhi Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Nate Cambridge is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with clients to develop customized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to individual financial priorities. Nate has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Teller at Tower Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022.

Michael Ballard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a CPA license and has a minority ownership interest in a commercial real estate advisory business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Richard Appling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and CUNA Brokerage Services. He is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC/AUB Wealth Management as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad affiliate network and emphasizes advisory and implementation-support services.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bocek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a data-driven and research-backed approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2008, John focuses on delivering tailored wealth strategies that address individual client needs, emphasizing precision and informed decision-making rather than generic diversification. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to position client portfolios to adapt to evolving market conditions, including shifts in economic trends, policy changes, and interest rate movements. Committed to community involvement, John participates in volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include camping, hiking, rock climbing, running marathons, skiing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Catherine Kalweit is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. She has previously worked within various Edelman-affiliated entities since 2007. Kalweit serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Object Relations, a nonprofit focused on education and resources related to the theory of Object Relations. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Oppenheimer before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns KMW Solutions Group LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Blue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on co-creating and implementing personalized investment plans tailored to his clients' unique financial objectives. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant starting in 2024, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Investment Solutions Representative in 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests in comedy, fishing, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Brian Grimes is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He is based in Rockville, MD, and also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals.