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Frank Fato Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked with related SunTrust entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in a customer service role at Twin Oaks Home Sales, a family-owned manufactured homes dealership. Truist Advisory Services is a large SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led asset allocation, supported by research shared across its affiliated channels.

Jason Sweitzer is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. He previously worked at Cetera and First United Bank. Sweitzer serves on the Board of Directors for the Frostburg State University Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Michael Freiman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Field of Firsts Foundation and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, participating actively in their investment committees. He is also involved with Zuma4Productions, a commercial, music video, and film production company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates.

Trevor Phillips is a financial advisor with Cetera in Oakland, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience assisting clients with account administration and estate planning through his role at First United Bank & Trust. Prior to his current positions, he worked in insurance and held various roles in retail and service industries. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, combining retirement capabilities with trust and institutional services.

David Sharps is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also works with First United Bank & Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a network of over 6,800 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, firm-sponsored model portfolios, and third-party managed solutions.

David Upole is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trust officer for First United Trust and Investments, where he assists in developing financial plans and determining asset allocation. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, combining retirement capabilities with a broad trust and institutional network.