Eladio Santiago is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2018 to 2026, and UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2018. Santiago is also president and CEO of Strategic Investments Corp., where he serves as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Balakirsky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has a small involvement in acquiring local tax liens. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.