Malik Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. In addition to his financial career, Moore has been involved with Morgan State since 2011. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Rivas is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, National Life Group, and Hill International. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Mila Lynne Floro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. In addition to her role at Edward Jones, she has been involved with MaestraA2Z Consultants since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Melanie Folstad is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and City National Bank since 2016. Folstad serves on the boards of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and she is involved with several local nonprofit and educational organizations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies with a range of advisory programs and combines its capital-markets capabilities with multiple investment managers and responsible-investing options.

Maria Fruciano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Her background includes a term with the Peace Corps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Alyson Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following three years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broadly diversified investment offerings and specialized planning resources.

Wendy Shi is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Washington DC Investor Center. In her current role, she leads a team of advisors dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals through Fidelity's holistic planning process. Wendy's professional experience spans over a decade within the financial services industry. She has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2011, including Branch Service Manager and Relationship Manager. Prior to that, she worked as a Financial Consultant at Scottrade from 2009 to 2011, and as an Investment Banking Financial Analyst at Jeffereis & Co. Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Wendy has interests in parenthood, photography, traveling, volunteering, and writing.

Zachary Karr is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is based in Washington, DC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides episodic fee-based financial planning and various advisory solutions without automatic implementation or monitoring unless engaged by the client.

Kelly Davis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Kelly has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013 and also has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and Mass Mutual Investors Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Peter Muckerman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using analytical tools and tailored strategies. The firm also offers municipal advisory services and specialized employer consulting programs.

Carole Franks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools to assist clients in developing customized financial plans.

Juan Gochez Barrientos is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Bethesda, MD, and has six years of industry experience. He has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John O'Donnell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Strategy Group and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Outside of finance, he teaches yoga classes at a Washington, DC studio. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to meet various portfolio management needs.

Judith Zins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 16-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside a broad array of investment offerings.

Melissa Chockley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she was unemployed for ten years. She serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Yorktown Crew Boosters. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Keith Cross is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously managed a pet sitting business before transitioning to full-time education. His current role at Charles Schwab began in 2024. 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 advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and comprehensive alternative investment options.

William Zorr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 credential and over 59 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

J Britt Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Jonas Rodriguez Jones is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2018, and previously spent 18 years at Fidelity Investments. Jones holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jacqueline Hughes is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families gain clarity and confidence in their financial lives, particularly during periods of change or complexity. She works closely with clients to organize their financial picture and develop thoughtful, long-term plans aligned with their values and evolving priorities. Jacqueline focuses on a planning-led approach that supports informed decision-making in areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, and women and wealth. Born and raised in Vienna, Virginia, Jacqueline earned her Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, with a concentration in Financial Planning. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Jacqueline combines Merrill Lynch's extensive investment insights with Bank of America's banking and lending capabilities to create comprehensive strategies tailored to her clients' needs. Outside of her professional role, Jacqueline values an active and balanced lifestyle, enjoying activities such as cycling, running, swimming, boxing, and tennis. She places strong emphasis on spending time with family and staying involved in her local community. Jacqueline supports charitable causes including Alex's Lemonade Stand and Food for Others.