Dhaval Shah is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2020. He leverages his extensive experience and the resources at Fidelity to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals while navigating challenging markets. His approach involves collaborating with clients to create comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs, ensuring they are fully understood and sustainable regardless of market conditions. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dhaval held various roles in the financial services industry, including positions at TD Ameritrade as Senior Financial Consultant and Branch Manager in 2019, as well as roles at Edelman Financial Engines and T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2019, covering responsibilities from Investment Advisor to Supervisor of Investor Services. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Dhaval has personal interests in food, football, social events, motorcycles, parenthood, and traveling.

Vipul Talati is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he was associated with Green Realty and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Talati also has a longstanding involvement with Cleaners Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management in Aurora, CO, and Arlington, VA. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Monique Minor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and corporate financial planning services.

Jerome Liebstein is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2006, including prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Liebstein is based in Bethesda, MD. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Brian Sharp is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been building his career since 2008. He and his team provide wealth management services that integrate various aspects of clients' finances, including retirement, education, travel funding, gifting, and legacy planning, to help clients focus on their priorities. He has expertise in investment management, including alternative investments such as private equity and private credit, which have been employed to assist clients in navigating different market conditions. Brian earned a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Villanova University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" and "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" lists. Brian has advanced through several roles at Merrill Lynch, attaining titles including Managing Director and Senior Vice President. He lives in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife and three children. Brian is active in his community, involved with Catholic Charities and Our Lady of Mercy, and participates in youth sports, coaching his children's teams. Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys playing golf.

Dharamhet Khangura is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2021, he worked at KW Metro Center and several other firms in real estate and environmental services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Gene Summerlin II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in Fairfax, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a range of segments, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in McLean, VA, where he has worked for 12 years. His experience is focused within Morgan Stanley, a firm known for delivering a wide range of advisory programs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Joe Leoncio is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He supports clients in building financial plans aimed at helping them work towards meaningful life goals. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2018 and Investment Consultant from 2016 to 2017. Before joining Fidelity, Joe worked as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2016. Throughout his career, Joe has developed expertise in financial planning and wealth management. His professional experience spans over a decade, during which he has focused on advising clients and helping them navigate their financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Joe has interests in fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, sailing, traveling, and volunteering.

Joanne Claypoole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Flor Wanda is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 12 years. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mohammad Aboudi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo and PNC Bank. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure supporting its multi-asset model portfolio investment approach.

Maryann Keith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in McLean, VA, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Financial Group and its affiliate MML Investors Services since 2007. Outside of her financial career, she has worked as a freelance flutist since 2004 and serves on the board of the Loudoun Symphony Association. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate arrangements.

Eli Pridonoff is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, executives, and professionals to help them navigate financial complexity and make decisions grounded in clarity, discipline, and personal values. His practice focuses on wealth management strategies such as education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Eli collaborates closely with clients’ CPAs and estate attorneys to ensure a cohesive approach to managing their financial lives. Eli holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Miami University and an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business. He has pursued additional studies at Harvard University, Georgetown University, and the University of Cincinnati. His professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Originally from Cincinnati, Eli now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys staying active through swimming and biking, having completed a half-Ironman triathlon. He also has an interest in baseball, music, reading, traveling, and is involved with Little League International.

Michael Fowler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Kevin Okim is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and spent 18 years at Edward Jones prior to that. Okim is also the president of Okim Wealth Management LLC, where he focuses on financial planning and client wealth management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals, while supporting access to wrap-fee advisory programs and municipal and public finance work.

Yianni Skourtis is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to collaborating with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Yianni emphasizes the importance of partnering with clients to fully understand their needs and objectives as they work towards desired outcomes. Prior to his current role, Yianni held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Head of Regional Center Boston from 2022 to 2024, Client Service Leader from 2021 to 2022, and Vice President of Workplace Investing Participant Services from 2018 to 2021. These roles have contributed to his experience in financial services and client relationship management.

Adele Kates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co., MissionSquare Retirement, and Manning & Napier Investor Services. Prior to her financial services career, she held roles with the U.S. House of Representatives and Monroe County Office of Probation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Erin Schmidinger is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2020. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through positions including Relationship Manager and Senior Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Erin worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2014 in various capacities such as Wealth Management Client Services, Financial Solutions Advisor, and Investment Associate. Throughout her career in financial services, Erin focuses on understanding her clients, their families, and their priorities. She works to align Fidelity's resources to meet her clients' financial planning needs and is dedicated to advocating for them by addressing their financial and life goals.

James Palumbo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010, following a brief tenure at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Virginia Defense Force and has experience managing commercial loan brokerage and residual collections from investment-related transactions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.