Tj Atkinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1988, also working at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an equestrian business and agricultural real estate ventures in Maryland. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Bossalina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 9 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual and AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he administers trusts for ACNB Bank, handling client inquiries and account administration without making investment decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services across multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

David Goldberg is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as interim CEO and board member for Individualized Medicine, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering services through multiple platforms and custodians.

Carl Vail III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009. Vail also has involvement with investment-related 529 plans in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Andrew Pantoja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Jinya Ramen Bar and IPIC Theaters LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and various investment strategies.

Nathan Harris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Frederick, MD, and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Covenant Capital LLC, a support company. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting services, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

David Morders is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009, previously spending seven years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gabriella Damiano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Ruch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at T Rowe Price for four years and spent ten years at OrthoMaryland. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Benjamin Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been working in financial services since 2020, with prior experience at AECOM and CSX Transportation. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Hunter Romanoff is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Kenneally & Company and Towson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alexander Israel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex financial decisions and focusing clients on their primary goals. He has experience in both the insurance and wealth management industries, offering a perspective that balances growth opportunities with protection and planning. Alexander works closely with clients on areas including retirement planning, saving for education, managing major life transitions, and overall financial guidance. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional commitments, he engages in activities such as adventure sports, basketball, bowling, fishing, gardening, and skiing.

Nicole Treiber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC). Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Jason Topper is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Turning Point Financial, Turning Point Benefit Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He operates his personal LLC, JTWM, LLC, as an independent contractor. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Lee Kramer is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 18 years and has managed his own firm, Kramer Financial, LLC dba Kramer Wealth Managers, since 1985. Kramer is a council member for the Capital Group Able Advisory Committee, providing input on the ABLE America product. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

Shannon Storch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at St. Maria Goretti High School and Fairfax County Public Schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning engagements on a one-time or ongoing basis and combines these with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Paul Hynes is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Planmember Securities Corporation, SII Investments, Inc., and Lincoln Investment. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an independent insurance agent and is involved in real estate investment and development as a partner in Casa Bella, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Matthew Evich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Daniel Schiffman. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Fordham Lee Distillery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates various investment management strategies within its services.

Tina Buck is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Mt Airy, MD, and has two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foundations Counseling as a therapist and has continued to maintain the counseling business to comply with regulatory requirements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.