Top general retirement planning financial advisors working with millennials in District of Columbia

Dexter Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 40% owner of Washington DC Inferno, LLC, a professional women's squash franchise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Brian Henry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, before assuming his current position in 2024. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management.

Ani Inyang is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Ani is based in Washington, DC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering customized and model portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Steward is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at UBS Financial and Morgan Stanley. His earlier background includes roles at the University of Maryland and ChristianaCare Union Hospital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers non-discretionary services with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Allison Dunlap is a financial advisor at Farther with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Harbour Capital Advisors, Pennington Partners & Co., and Wealthcare Advisory Partners. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Lori Fell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business focused on property management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Drew Feutz, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Founder of Migration Wealth Management, LLC, a fee-only wealth management firm that specializes in providing financial planning and investment management to people in their 30s and 40s. Drew got his start in financial planning as an Intern in May 2014, began working part-time as a Financial Planning & Investment Analyst during his final semester of college, and started working as a Financial Planner full-time upon graduation. Drew graduated Summa Cum Laude from Indiana State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Financial Planning and Investments. During his time at ISU, Drew was a Scholar in the Networks Professional Development Program, a Service-Learning Scholar partnered with Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley, President of the ISU Financial Planning Association Student Chapter, member of the Investment Club, and a University Honors Program student. He spent his summers during college studying abroad at the Athens Centre in Athens, Greece, interning at First Direct Logistics in Dublin, Ireland, and interning at a fee-only wealth management firm in Indianapolis. He is a Board Member for the Hendricks County Community Foundation as well as Susie's Place Child Advocacy Centers and previously served as Chair of the NAPFA Genesis Committee, Treasurer of Young Professionals of Central Indiana, and as a board member of the Indiana State University Financial Planning Advisory Board. Additionally, Drew co-founded and co-hosts the Circle City Success Podcast. Drew is also a former Fellow in Class V of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Fellowship and Member of Leadership Hendricks County Class of 2023. Read Drew's blog here: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/blog/

WHY JERRY CHOSE TO BE A FINANCIAL PLANNER: His lack of financial literacy was not by choice. It was because personal finance was not taught in school or in his community. As a first-generation wealth builder, Jerry's money journey has been shaped by a profound understanding of both cultural and financial expectations. His experiences have uniquely positioned him to empathize with the challenges faced by first-generation families, inspiring a distinctive approach to financial guidance. His moment of profound solitude occurred during his transition from the Marine Corps back to civilian life. In uniform, Jerry felt in control, with camaraderie, financial stability, and a consistent salary. However, the day he left, all that stability vanished giving way to a cascade of emotions - depression, anxiety, and fear. Jerry, who had grown up facing financial hardships, relying on food stamps, and public aid, knew it was time to stop merely talking about wanting to build wealth and start acting. The realization struck deep: He needed to make a difference not just for himself, but for others facing similar issues. Motivated by a desire to help his family and friends, Jerry decided to be the guide he wished he'd had. He obtained his license, college degree, and joined a firm not only to enhance his life but the lives of other 1st-time wealth builders. After a few years of helping high net worth individuals grow their assets, Jerry felt the firm wasn't built to help families like his. In 2024, Jerry took the leap and launched Confianza Wealth Management as a guide for aspiring wealth builders. Jerry is on a mission to empower 1st-time wealth building families. Jerry wants to bridge the financial planning accessibility gap by helping these millennial families take control of their financial futures.

Jamieson enjoys playing golf, basketball and baseball. You can also find him catching up on all the Netflix and Hulu specials, and planning his next big vacation. Having moved to the Seattle area in 2021, Jamieson looks forward to being closer to his family and having an opportunity to explore his other passion outside of personal finance, working with animals at the local shelter. Jamieson works directly with clients in developing holistic financial plans. He oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of clients’ financial plans in coordination with Levi. Professional Designations & Certifications: Jamieson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and EQUITY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATE. CFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in your best interest. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can use the CFP® designation. An ECA is qualified in the fundamentals of equity compensation taxation, plan design, law, and very basic accounting, and can address these topics intelligently with equity plan participants.

Hi, I’m Andrew! I founded Wrought Financial Planning to help entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals forge their path to financial freedom. We help our clients manage their cashflow, reduce their taxes, and grow their wealth. I’ve been interested in history, finance, and psychology since I was a kid growing up in Ocean City, New Jersey. After graduating from The College of New Jersey with honors, I began my financial services career in the alternative investment industry (private equity, hedge funds, commercial real estate and other fancy investments) first with Merrill Lynch Alternative Investments in Princeton, New York, and Boston and then with FS Investments based in Philadelphia. I grew tired of getting on airplanes for work and being away from my family so with the entrepreneurial spirit calling me I began my wealth management practice at Merrill Lynch and then I founded the independent and fee-only firm Wrought Financial Planning. I am married to my beautiful and patient wife and together we reside in Haddonfield, NJ with our two young daughters and Labrador Retriever. We enjoy traveling and sharing new experiences with my girls and being involved with their sports teams and activities. I am the Vice President and soon to be President of the Rotary Club of Haddonfield where we provide grants and scholarships to deserving organizations and underprivileged students. With whatever free time is left to me I love to read, listen to podcasts, and stay active by jogging with my dog and squeezing in a round of golf when possible.

Rajiv Eluthesen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2010 after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Rajiv works collaboratively with clients across various stages of their financial lives, developing tailored wealth management strategies to support retirement, education planning, stock options, and RSUs management, among other goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and Personal Investment Advisor designation. Rajiv's professional expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He is a member of the Peninsula Velo cycling team. Outside of his professional work, Rajiv enjoys cycling, ski trips, hiking, camping, cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. He has combined his interests in travel and cycling through activities such as riding from Barcelona to France.