Andrea Perrone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Andrea is also a commissioned notary public in the state of Maryland. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Alex Rock is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently serves clients at Morgan Stanley and has prior experience with Edward Jones and ProShares. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.

Chad Klages is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at T. Rowe Price and Castlewood Consulting LLC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, incorporating strategic asset allocation and tax-aware approaches.

Thomas Whitlock II is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elaine Flanigan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a wide range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Benjamin Hausman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he was a partner at Hausman, CPAs LLC, where he focused on accounting, tax preparation, and consulting from 2017 to 2020. He also worked at Cohnreznick LLP between 2015 and 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through advisory programs and other providers.

J. Brady Grygrowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a client intake process to tailor services based on goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance channels.

Robert Hausman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served at Raymond James since 2012. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner in several accounting and CPA practices based in Rockville, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical and risk-profiling tools, and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors.

Tatyana Riley is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and City National Bank since 2018 and 2019, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Barnesville School of Arts and Sciences. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Christina Foster is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Sand Cay Homeowners Association and owns CFF, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lorenzo Harrison is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. His approach involves understanding individual perspectives and priorities to create personalized plans. Harrison's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the University System of Maryland. Harrison is also involved with DeMatha Catholic High School Football.

Randolph Nittoli is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Olney, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the U.S. Department of State for eight years and at Kritisk Consulting, Inc. for two years. He also serves as a contract instructor for Rescue One Training for Life and is a member of the Maryland Army National Guard. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rosemarie Cohen is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Advisors. She also serves as President of Presidio Wealth Advisors and is a managing partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, where she is involved in insurance sales and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party solutions to offer tailored portfolio management and financial planning.

Christopher Sadowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Arbutus Community Association and umpires softball games in Maryland. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Michael Belfiore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Cornerstone Loft & Grill and Sun Automation Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Matthew Parmelee is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments since 2026. He works closely with individuals, families, and organizations to leverage the offerings Fidelity provides. His focus is on delivering a personalized and trusted client experience tailored to diverse wealth management needs. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matthew held roles as a Financial Consultant Partner and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2026. This experience has informed his approach to wealth management and client service. Outside of his professional work, Matthew's interests include gardening, running, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Kevin Colleran is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, having previously worked at affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and a range of management options under fiduciary standards.

Daniel Treanor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Treanor also owns and operates Daniel J. Treanor Wealth Management, Inc., an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Brandon Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for two years and spent eight years at Toy Castle. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies created by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.