Briana Tillman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on retirement planning, legacy building, and financial strategies for women. She works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirees, and young professionals to create clear, customized financial plans that address their unique goals and priorities. Briana aims to make financial planning clear and personal, helping clients feel confident in their decisions today and for the future. Her expertise includes retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Briana holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of her professional work, Briana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her personal interests also include adventure sports, basketball, cooking, dancing, football, music, swimming, and tennis.

Diego Dominguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the North Bethesda Financial Center in Maryland. He focuses on providing goal-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. His work includes developing flexible, short- and long-term financial strategies that organize clients' personal and business finances. Diego specializes in a range of areas including investment management, defined contribution plans, commercial banking, private business sales, credit and lending, retirement planning, wealth transfer planning, and executive compensation plan management. He has expertise in Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Services for Defined Benefit Plans. Diego holds a High School Diploma from Reservoir High and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Diego engages in biking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, running, and scuba diving.

Jason Silverberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and Silverberg Financial, LLC, and has prior experience with Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and owns Silverstone Press LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Michael Ellis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the Baker - Ellis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bethesda, Maryland. He provides portfolio management services and focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. With 17 years of experience in the securities industry, Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Salisbury University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. As a portfolio manager, he manages clients' personalized investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Michael participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities where he works.

Cormac Foran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at PF Changs and Struxured Solutions, LLC, and was employed by Clemson University. 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 range of planning options and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Colin Kimpel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in individual and group life and health insurance through his own LLC and is a member of an LLC focused on wealth management administration. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved analytical tools for goal-based planning and offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options.

Michael Stadnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Giselle Colavita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Connelly School of the Holy Child. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.

Christopher Mc Allister is a CFP® professional at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of affiliated financial services.

Kenneth Sprague is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and power of attorney for family and friends’ investment-related trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Arledge is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously played professional basketball for various international teams, including FC Porto Basket and the Lebanon National Team. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutional clients.

Andrew Shifter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Shifter serves as Chief Operations Officer at Harvest Wealth and is president of the Saint John the Baptist Athletic Ministry board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across multiple program platforms.

Ilian Li is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Union Bank, Middleburg Financial, and PNC. 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large, integrated operational structure.

Courtland Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a limited liability company that rents vehicles through the TURO platform. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Krivonak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Krivonak Financial Group LLC for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Evan Winik is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2004 after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a bachelor's degree in finance. Evan holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Evan brings an analytical, outcome-focused perspective to his client relationships, concentrating on serving a select group of investors by placing their unique goals at the center of his work. His expertise spans college education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Evan's approach emphasizes understanding each family's financial life to tailor support reflecting their most important needs. He also shares his knowledge through adult education programs for associations, organizations, and Fortune 500 companies in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Originally from Long Island, New York, Evan resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional work, he spends time with his family and enjoys activities such as fishing, attending his children's sporting events, and traveling.

Warren Bischoff is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. He serves on the boards of two youth-focused charities, Super Leaders and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, where he participates in fundraising efforts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.

Leonard Mangiaracina Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in YHSea LLC, a real estate investment venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range 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 utilizes advanced modeling tools.

Paul Grambsch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an International Exchange Coordinator for the EF Foundation for Foreign Study, arranging placements of foreign exchange students with local host families. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, emphasizing non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

James Liaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Marketforce Mystery Shop, a non-investment-related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.