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.

Douglas Haller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held positions at Blue Collar Scholars, Damascus Enterprise, and in government, as well as roles in education and the private sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christopher Biddison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has worked since 2005. He has 21 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member and co-owner of Lee Creek Farm, LLC, which manages a property in Cambridge, Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers various investment programs through a network of advisers and third-party sponsors, focusing on personalized risk assessment and model selection without relying on hypothetical performance in advertising.

Cody Monarch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at Insight Enterprises and Marriott International. He also has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Mussel Bar and Grille. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and began her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Navy Federal Credit Union, Matheson, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research and modern portfolio theory.

Alvaro Suarez Oviedo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Banco Popular Dominicano, AMSO Corporate Events, and 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

John Seitz III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads The Seitz | Bosley Group, focusing on providing financial guidance that aligns with clients' specific goals. He emphasizes clear communication and client service within his team while maintaining a commitment to ongoing professional education. John's professional background includes managing personalized investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He was recognized as one of Forbes/SHOOK's "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" for six consecutive years through 2023. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and a master's degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. John resides in Glenwood, Maryland, with his family. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Windsor Communities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Joel Greenberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently working at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He also engages in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jonathan Thomas is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through diverse wrap fee advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Hanane Lemlih is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, supported by extensive research and a large network of financial advisors.

Mark Vago is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his mother, dedicating a small amount of time monthly to this responsibility. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

David Litman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a recipient of a bequest unrelated to investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Baker is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Baker also serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools, offering services through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he has served as an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, focusing on sales of Cutco kitchen knives. 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 a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

David Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Imagination Stage, a community arts organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Michael Branthover is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2016. He previously worked with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Miguel Zayas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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 and third-party databases.

Adam Janowitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Artemis Real Estate Partners. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. 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.

Maryury Burbano Montano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in goals-based financial planning, seeking to align clients' financial lives with their personal values to optimize outcomes. Her approach involves creating personalized, dynamic financial plans that are continuously monitored and adjusted as clients' priorities evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She utilizes comprehensive evaluation techniques across investment management, cash-flow management, debt management, risk management, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, and healthcare cost planning to support her clients' financial goals. Maryury holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys dancing, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.