Samah Adem is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Adem previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank (USA) NA, and she also has experience driving for Uber. She is a part owner of Rise and Shine daycare, a childcare business that has not yet started operations. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Waheed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at CITIGROUP for 10 years. He is also a co-owner of Prestige Global Private Wealth, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Lo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise from 2004 to 2008 and MSI Financial Services from 2002 to 2004. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure with centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Matthew Tew is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, along with a one-year tenure at Howard County Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Omar Jennings IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has 16 years of experience. Before Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of Hudson Thomas LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of advisers.

Chelsi Dildine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, she worked for the Department of State for seven years. She serves as Community Service Chair for the Arlington Rotary Club, organizing events and service projects. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Riley Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked at The Maryland Club and the University of Maryland, and has experience with Norbeck Country Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages fund advisory services and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Jack Lvovsky is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Trustar Bank, and employment at Penn State University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Garrett Mc Auliffe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Georgetown University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

John Barriga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs and managed account services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.

Raymond Sutton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and beginning his career in 2025. His prior work includes roles at Turf Valley Resort, Towson University, and community organizations such as the Elkridge Youth Organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions.

Mark Blackmer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for nine years. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Dinka is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Daniel Chun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 license and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and quantitative tools to develop financial plans and provides a range of advisory programs alongside broad retail and institutional services.

Christopher Caskin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at B. Riley Securities as well as JPMorgan Chase & Co. prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeff Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, JBL Technology Solutions, LLC, and Accounting Consulting Solutions, LLC, as well as operating Jeff Lin CPA, LLC since 1984. Outside of advisory work, he manages a tax preparation and accounting practice. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wojtek Wilczynski is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously practiced law at The WPW Law Firm, PLC from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions under a fiduciary standard and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Alex Andrade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Edward Jones, he worked at VisionWorks and Mens Warehouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Victoria Fredericks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Darwin Alfaro is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Alfaro is involved with a condominium organization called Frenchman Creeks. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.