James LoBocchiaro is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized financial advice and strategies to help clients pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His client focus includes areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Before entering financial services, James worked as a real estate broker in the DMV area, guiding institutional investors and local families through property transactions. He is a Navy Veteran and a graduate of the University of Maryland. James holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works closely with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies aligned with their financial objectives, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as clients' needs change. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys personal interests such as cooking, dancing, golfing, hiking, and playing tennis. He is involved in the community through his participation with Hero Academy.

Bridget Catterton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Martin Depetris is a Series 66 registered advisor with Fidelity Investments, bringing six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, H. Beck, Inc., Scottrade, and the University of Maryland University College. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios involving mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

George Cabalu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an income-related LLC based in Arlington, VA. 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, including niche areas like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, and combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Michael Levitsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Levitsky is involved in several investment-related business ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services tailored for specific client needs.

Christine Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and Charles Schwab. Her career includes a personal sabbatical and time as a full-time student at Mesa Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients, with a broad platform that includes retail and institutional offerings.

Madison Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Global Atlantic Financial Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct portfolios and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple funds.

William Mcnulty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mcnulty serves as a board member for the Radford University Foundation, a charitable organization based in Radford, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nia Jordan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Georgetown University and has performance experience as a member of the Washington Commanders Drumline. She also coaches indoor percussion for Arlington Public Schools. Charles Schwab 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Harry Slade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 27 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Theodora Gotard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the hospitality committee for The Rotonda Condominiums in McLean, VA, where she helps plan community events. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Gardner is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience at Glenmede Trust Company and FINRA. Outside of finance, he is involved with BabyCat Brewery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Jeremy Kim is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Phillip Cheeks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. 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 delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kameliya Nikolova is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in hospitality, production, and education sectors. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.

Todd Cole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Cole serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Terrace PTA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Lash is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at VLP Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, where he has been engaged since 2013. Lash is involved in several community and educational activities, including serving as chairman of the financial planning and wealth management advisory board at George Mason University and acting as a basketball referee and mentor for youth leagues in Northern Virginia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors with assets exceeding $256 billion.

Christopher Mellone is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at VLP Financial Advisors, where he is also an owner and works as an associate para planner. Mellone serves as Director of PR for the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area chapter, and is a board member of the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.