Richard Appling is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and LPL Financial. Appling is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Abigail Meighan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Falls Church, VA. She has been with LPL Financial and Meighan Wealth Management since 2025. Prior to her advisory career, she worked at Philly Pretzel Factory and has been affiliated with The Pennsylvania State University since 2022. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both LPL Research model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by technology solutions for operational and research purposes.

Brian Grimes is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Osaic FA, Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, utilizing proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

John Krimigis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Based in Washington, DC, his career includes over a decade at the firm. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Mandeep Randhawa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Landgraff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, and Caliber Home Loans. Outside of her advisory work, she manages rental properties in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Supriyo Bose is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry and is committed to his clients' financial well-being by developing plans and strategies tailored to their individual goals. His expertise includes financial and retirement planning, investment management, risk management, planning major purchases, managing debts, and education and college planning. Mr. Bose employs a disciplined approach to assess his clients' financial needs, set and prioritize goals, and deliver customized financial strategies and recommendations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Calcutta and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland, with his spouse, son, and golden Labrador named Milo. Outside of his professional work, he is a sports and music enthusiast who enjoys following English and European soccer and playing the chromatic harmonica during his leisure time.

Trissa Monaghan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monaghan is a database specialist for technology solutions providers AMS.NET and MGT, where she transcribes data for record keeping. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Debra Russell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of her financial career, she is an author of a young adult novel titled *The Eye of the Goddess*. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Marika Husovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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.

Matthew Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who focuses on a planning-first approach to personalized wealth management, advising clients in areas including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and trust and estate planning services. Matthew works closely with his clients to help them understand their current financial positions and to plan effectively for their long-term goals. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Matthew has developed expertise in a broad range of financial services such as investment management, banking and cash management, insurance services, long-term care planning, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude. During college, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team. Matthew maintains active involvement with several professional and alumni organizations including the College for Financial Planning, St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Association, and The Potomac School Alumni Association. He has participated in community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Oppenheimer Asset Management. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Spano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports individuals and families in navigating complex financial decisions by developing clear and structured plans tailored to their unique goals. Anthony emphasizes understanding each client's priorities and maintaining organized, intentional strategies as their needs change over time. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management after graduating magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with degrees in Finance and International Business. Anthony has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and holds the Maryland Life and Health Insurance License. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Anthony enjoys traveling, pickleball, golf, and following the Washington Capitals.

Colleen Shemer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support financial planning services.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as a producer in the sale of long-term care insurance through LTCi Partners and Crump Life Insurance Services. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Sallie Thompson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Cetera and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 13 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an accounting and tax services firm, where she provides tax preparation, planning, and business consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s banking and capital markets platforms.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and Alexander Capital, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Medallion Financial Group and Safe Money Concepts LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory tools.

Ann Marie Mccormick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services during multiple periods since 1999. Mccormick serves on the board of directors for Cards for Hospitalized Kids, a nonprofit that encourages the creation and distribution of cards to children in hospitals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of capital markets services alongside wealth management.