Zach Plaster is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also worked as a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in 2023. Zach helps local families and individuals create personalized financial plans centered on their unique objectives. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving financial success. Having grown up and spent much of his professional life in Northern Virginia, Zach is committed to supporting his local community. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys bowling, attending social events with friends, playing musical instruments, reading, and playing tennis.

Yevgeny Popovich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jessica Perry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ashburn, VA, bringing two years of industry experience. She has worked at several financial institutions, including Potomac Bank Trust & Wealth, Bank of America, Merrill, and Sandy Spring Bank. 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 and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Clarke is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Clarke serves as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus in Washington, DC, where he participates in financial oversight and meetings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and was previously with Edward Jones for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is involved in a non-variable insurance activity in Maryland. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Silvia Arrue Carcamo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Pro Services, LLC, Liberty University, and J Crew. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Yehudah Fein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior experience with Contemporary Insurance Services, Inc. and various educational and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

Patrick Trainor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group from 2021 to 2025 and has held positions at several other companies including Barrel and Stone Interiors and Wayfair. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering tailored plans supported by global market analysis and modeling techniques.

Surendra Dave is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Fidelity, Edelman Financial Services, and affiliated firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Andrew Lee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-trustee for his mother’s trust and holds power of attorney for her, both involving investment-related responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Joshua Millson Martula is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2019, with prior roles at Price Benowitz LLP, Talent Wave, Culpeper County, and Premier Venues LLC. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the McMillan Condos Association, where he participates in operational and financial decision-making. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to create tailored financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory products.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with LPL Financial and has prior experience with several firms including Safe Money Concepts LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. He is also involved in Safe Money Concepts LLC as an insurance-related business. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad platform.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Patricia Van Kirk is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 13 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a majority interest in a merchant partnership, VAN KIRK GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a variety of specialized planning areas.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.

Robyn Crossan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Germantown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and XML Financial Group. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written financial plans without implementation, and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated WealthPlan billing option.

Nicole Harrison is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at Minnesota Life and Securian Financial Services Inc., and has been with Financial Advantage since 2009. Harrison serves as a volunteer board member for the Collaborative Project of Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Laura Stohlman is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Federal Navigators, and SSN Advisory among others. She is also an author and volunteers with the National & MD State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.