Melinda Wise is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020, following a five-year tenure at Bank of America. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jonathan Waters is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Waters is also involved in renewable energy projects through ownership of BlueWaters Solar, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative, annual planning processes supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Biodun Ayo Durojaiye is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the AWE Descendants Union of North in Damascus, MD. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Brian Yurek is a CFP® and ChFC® financial advisor with Edward Jones in Williamsport, MD. He has 13 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Hornbecker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Boonsboro, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones since 2018 and prior positions at First Data and several hospitality-related businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Baker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He worked for a decade at Gaithersburg Garage Door before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a podcast called Investment Biker, where he interviews individuals about their business or personality related to the motorcycle world. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Lane is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions through financial planning and asset allocation guidance.

Richard Nisson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior work includes a position at Solar Energy Services and experience in the hospitality sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Regina Clayton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. Clayton also provides fee-based advisory services through American Portfolios Advisors, dedicating approximately 10 hours per month to this activity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party manager access to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Colleen Randall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and M&T Bank. She serves on the finance committee of Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community in Boonsboro, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alexander Villegas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Hood College and Carroll County Ag Center. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Michael Larkin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, with prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Dominion Wealth Management, 1st Global Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Adama Diallo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously spent six years with Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephanie Summers is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corp and Kramer Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches financial education sessions for the Communication Service for the Deaf, working with materials from the SIFMA Foundation and assisting with the development of an ASL interpreter financial training program. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and portfolio management tools.

Rockline Noyer Ngu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, Ngu worked at Thomson Reuters and Volkswagen. Outside of advising, Ngu is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment services.

Susan Edmiston is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edmiston serves as Vice President of the board for Care Wear in Frederick, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura Herrera is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hagerstown, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and at City National Bank since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of several local nonprofits, including the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Hagerstown Community College Foundation’s Finance Committee, and the John R. Hershey Jr. and Anna L. Hershey Family Foundation, and participates on the executive committee of the Greater Hagerstown Committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment management with various program features, including tax management and responsible-investing options.

Amanda Brien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Karen Schleuss is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2021 and previously held positions at LPL Financial and Bank of Charles Town. Schleuss is also associated with Clarity Planning, a support company tied to Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and offers a range of advisory programs supported by technology and specialized services such as municipal advisory and employer consulting.