John Cortale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. He also serves as a financial literacy coach, providing budgeting and basic financial literacy education to various institutions. 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, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Takhmina Touraeva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Clare Cunniff is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works closely with affluent individuals and families to pursue their financial goals through thoughtful and tax-sensitive investment guidance. In her role, Clare manages all aspects of clients' financial lives, providing services such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Finance from Elon University. Clare has attained several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She joined the team in 2022 and resides in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. Outside of her professional work, Clare's personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, running, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Xiong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at McKinsey & Company and Truveta, as well as involvement with Cedar Cares, Inc. Since 2021, he has been associated with Cedar Cares, Inc., a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Alan Butler II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, Butler owns and manages AMB Holdings LLC, an independent business related to his advisory work. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering comprehensive recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines automated tools with advisor input to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Adina Lavoie is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she consults part-time for Pourkys LLC. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Gregory Papa is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management and a co-leader of Jacobs, Papa & Associates. He holds dual roles as a Private Wealth Advisor and a Merrill Institutional Consultant, positions that require specialized training and accreditation. Greg has been with Merrill since 2003 and carries twenty years of industry experience, having started his career in 2000 at FX All, an institutional electronic currency trading platform. Greg applies his expertise in capital markets to craft customized financial strategies tailored to the individual objectives, risk tolerances, and liquidity needs of his high-net-worth clients. His responsibilities include evaluating external investment managers, constructing portfolios, performing asset allocation using traditional and alternative investments, managing risk, and developing hedging strategies. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager able to provide discretionary management services through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Greg earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Georgetown University and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation. He is involved with philanthropic organizations such as Make A Wish, Catholic Charities, and WINNERS Lacrosse. Greg resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his family and maintains personal interests in baseball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, reading, running, skiing, and travel.

Daniel Quigley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets prior to that from 1994 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Syrinda Paige is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a rental property business in Falls Church, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, and offers both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Kevin Pilarski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Pilarski is the sole proprietor of The Basye Retreat, a real estate business in Basye, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

John Cockrell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Santander Securities, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products such as life insurance, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jacob Keller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch after graduating cum laude from Penn State University's Smeal College of Business with a degree in Finance. He began his career with the firm as an intern and transitioned to a full-time advisory role following graduation, progressing through the advisor development program. Jacob holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designations, as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He focuses on providing thoughtful and personalized wealth management services, assisting individuals and families with complex financial decisions. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management. Residing in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Jacob pursues various recreational interests including biking, swimming, running, hiking, and traveling to explore new countries and cultures.

Stanley Omosa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously spent eight years at MassMutual. Outside of advising, he serves in a guardianship role for a child, dedicating a few hours monthly to this responsibility. 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 investors, and institutions.

Bryce Joyner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Walmart and KFC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment and financial planning services that include specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors at the firm use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Andrew Seested is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Wealth, Wells Fargo Bank, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, PNC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Antonio Da Costa is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and experience working at Morgan Stanley and New Day Financial. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Dallas Vipond is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding partner of the Bajaj Vipond Group. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and works with individuals, families, executives, businesses, and non-profits to develop investment and planning strategies aimed at preserving and growing wealth. Dallas holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Dallas earned his bachelor's degree from Tufts University. He was named to the 2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of the Bajaj Vipond Group. Outside of his professional work, Dallas participates in his community through volunteering and enjoys activities such as fishing, gardening, golfing, and skiing.

Brandon Mahler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He has a private wealth advisory business, Mahler Private Wealth Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services with a broad range of planning offerings tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.

Maria Montanez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kimberly Herman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of a non-profit organization focused on women and family development. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad array of financial products.