Brendan Nixon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an advanced team rock climbing coach at Sportrock Climbing Centers, where he assisted in coaching youth teams. He also has a background in education with positions at several schools and colleges. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Hrishikesh Rathnakaram is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at Crescent Hospitality Corporation and Smith Osnian. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Caroline Ryan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing access to fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and proprietary research.

Stephen D'antuono is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Thomas Hasny is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following four years at TD Ameritrade Investment Management. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Kristin Adam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she spent 15 years working at Friends and Family Flooring. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Ocean City, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad range of individual, corporate, and institutional clients.

Mindy Hendawi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Hanson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing, with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Hanson serves on the finance committee of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and holds trustee roles related to family trusts and a family foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stacey Wildberger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Michael Svec is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Green Committee at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both individual and corporate agreements.

Angelena Mascilli is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where she has worked since 2012. She has 23 years of industry experience and is based in Washington, DC. Mascilli is also an employee of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., which allows her to offer a range of banking products alongside her advisory services. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm serves clients on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Andrew Newell is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Fisher Investments since 2019, with a brief period of unemployment in 2020. Prior to his career in finance, he was affiliated with the University of Portland from 2016 to 2020. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates.

Julia Ebron is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill for 33 years, offering comprehensive banking and investing advice to individuals and families. Julia focuses on personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' financial goals, helping them navigate areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. With 36 years of experience, Julia emphasizes the importance of building deep, honest, and trusting relationships with her clients. She believes that financial management encompasses more than investment portfolios; it involves developing, planning, tracking, and achieving goals over all stages of life. Her expertise is supported by professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. Beyond her professional work, Julia participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill's tradition of service. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her two children as well as engaging in hobbies such as basketball, cooking, fishing, reading, and swimming.

Hope Goetzman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Goetzman Nau Financial Partners and served in a role at Youngkin For Governor. Outside of advising, she is affiliated with Goetzman Nau Financial Partners LLC as a client service associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and employs specialized programs such as wrap-fee advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Shane Seaberry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Babson College and The Maret School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Tennyson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at BAE Systems and the University of South Carolina. 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 advisory services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Aliou Sow is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs and partners with them to implement and maintain these plans. Aliou has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and investment services. Outside of his professional work, Aliou has personal interests in cooking, baking, and parenthood.

Ryan Sprowls is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he holds ownership interests in several investment-related LLCs, including a commercial real estate investment company and entities connected to his financial practice. 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 planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Andrew Di Ferdinando is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2015 to 2017. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, implementing tax-aware processes and risk management strategies.

Mackenzie Watson is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Watson worked at Charter Financial Group and held positions at Uber Inc., RZIM, SunTrust Inc., and the University of Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.