Tambria Thacker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes long-term roles at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc., as well as a brief tenure at Oasis Plus Social Services, Inc. Outside of advisory activities, she is an owner of T. Thacker & Associates and also works as an Uber driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with a significant scale of advisors, offices, and assets under management.

Simon Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients and their families to help them understand their current financial situations and develop plans to work toward their financial goals. Prior to his current position, Simon held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2022-2023), Relationship Manager (2021-2022), and Financial Representative (2020-2021). Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Citi Bank from 2019 to 2020. Outside of his professional work, Simon has interests in cooking and baking, is a foodie, and enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and volunteering.

Carolyn Bizilia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by a structured process and proprietary tools.

Brian Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1997. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anothoune Phimmasone is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Financial Advisors. Phimmasone is also a managing partner of P.I.M. Capital, an LLC engaged in fixed annuity and insurance business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm’s investment process employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools accessible across various program types.

Luis Mantilla is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Robert Hill III is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and sole member of Exaireo Capital Funding LLC and operates an art business, Two Palms and a Hammock Studios, selling original artwork. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Shane Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2004. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kamille Larrabee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Magellan Federal and the University of Denver, as well as a position at Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a process that blends proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Matthew Melton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones in Herndon, VA, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at RBC Wealth Management, United Brokerage, and other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Winstedt is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2010. She has operated Winstedt Business Services since 1992, providing tax, accounting, and planning services to individual small businesses. Additionally, she serves as co-financial secretary at Community of Faith United Methodist Church in Herndon, VA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform.

Ali Ganjian is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is also involved with DC College Counseling, a venture he has been part of since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kenneth Peretin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market-return modeling.

Mark Sweeney is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and insurance-related services.

Benjamin Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved in youth and adult hockey as an officer of a nonprofit providing low-cost inline hockey programs and as a hockey coach and league coordinator. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional investors such as retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

Nabil Mufti is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 19 years, and earlier with Equitable Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Mufti also serves as an adjunct professor teaching investments for the Corporate Education CFP program at Virginia Commonwealth University. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization, delivering discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party money manager programs.

Maynur Karluk is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 15 years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also a senior partner at Miye Wire LLC, where he develops financial plans and conducts client meetings. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform and a model-based investment approach.

Jennifer Abate is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has spent a significant portion of her career at Morgan Stanley before joining her current team in 2021. Jennifer serves multiple generations of families across the United States, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial objectives including retirement planning, income strategies, and wealth management. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the AB Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. She has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her practice emphasizes long-term investing, tax-efficient income strategies, Social Security planning, and considerations for insurance needs. Residing in Fairfax, Virginia, Jennifer is involved in her local community as a volunteer first responder with Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue. She is a certified Firefighter and EMT in Loudoun County. Additionally, Jennifer speaks Spanish and English and enjoys running, lifting weights, and spending time with her family.

Melanie Kelly is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been practicing since 2005. She works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop strategies and provide advice through a goals-based planning process. Her client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Melanie applies a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with listening to her clients' needs and priorities. She specializes in creating personalized, goals-based strategies and collaborates with clients' tax and legal advisors to facilitate clear communication and understanding, especially concerning estate planning. Melanie holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Delaware and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification. She is a member of the CFP Board. Residing in Clifton, Virginia, Melanie enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, participating in family activities such as hiking, soccer, swim team, and dance.

Philip Corso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cambridge Investment Research, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also the owner of Corso Financial LLC, a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to various investment strategies, model portfolios, and institutional platforms while supporting advisors with research and operational tools.