Mark Van Bibber is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and Agia. Outside of advisory work, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses covering various planning areas and separates planning services from managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Nirman Vijayamohan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Amazon.com, Inc. He also has involvement with Sree Manjunatha Enterprises, a business he has been associated with since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

George Feys is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously affiliated with Seneca Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sustainable family farm in Beallsville, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting across a large advisor network, with unique capabilities including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

Catherine Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Esparolini is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017, following a year at Facebook and six years with the U.S. Army's Department of Defense. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Hunting Hawk Farm, LLC, a horse boarding and apartment rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leo Sloss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Regal Paint Centers, Andree English School, and Andres Bello University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Hendry is a financial advisor with Stifel in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and manager of a family farm in Derwood, MD. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance on asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Courtney Mills Picarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. and the Blue & Gray Bar & Grill. Picarelli serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laura Beall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2020. Beall serves as a board member and first vice president of the Glad Valley Lions Club and is also on the board of the Women’s Business Network in Frederick, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a mix of direct portfolio management, model-based solutions, and referrals to third-party managers.

Teri Houp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brianna Ryland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities from 2019 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary investment products.

Jenifer Sutton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for the Lions Club of Frederick and is a county delegate for the United States Tennis Association. 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 programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stacy Allgood Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at PFS Investments Inc., Charis Realty Group, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, she has longstanding involvement with Allgood Therapeutic Massage and MJach Designs. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, providing advisory services through model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Joshua Best is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at Equitable and several insurance firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Geoffrey Magee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management 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 delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Vicki Studt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and Amedisys. She is involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians, focusing primarily on retail investors rather than institutional clients.

Thomas Evich is a financial advisor based in Frederick, MD with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lauren Storm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Sandy Spring Wealth Management prior to joining Cetera and First United Bank & Trust, where she also assists clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a notary in Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, including 17 years with Allstate Insurance Co. He is also involved as an agent with Tomasetti Wealth, operating under Montgomery Financial Partners. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.