Scott McCaskill is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is the owner and president of McCaskill Financial Advisors, LLC and is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Prior to his current roles, he worked with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner of Princess Cassandra Designs, a wedding and event invitation company based in Frederick, MD. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Ruxian Gong is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a nonprofit Toastmasters club where she manages the club's finances. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Peter Chen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Michael Ament is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mount Airy, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at H. Beck, Inc., followed by several roles within the Cambridge Investment Research network and Cetera-related firms. He is also employed by TAG Advisors in a trading capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation tailored to client objectives.

Terry Glendenning Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he sublets part of his office suite to a construction management company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Olney, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Bowers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a financial planner at Convergent Financial Partners and an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Richard Streett V is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Additional professional experience, educational background, and personal interests are not provided.

Caroline Palm is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with a brief tenure at Valic Financial Advisors in 2023, and has prior experience in education at Switzerland Point Middle School, The Harbour School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, supported by oversight of affiliated sub-advisers and adherence to governance procedures.

Erica Nolan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years before joining OSAIC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms, and manages portfolios across various investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Cynthia Fisher is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been associated with various Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Heath Chavis is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles, currently with Cetera. His prior experience includes positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and H.D.Vest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns The IBC Group, a full-service tax and accounting firm providing services to small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Matthew Mcgreevy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Mcgreevy serves on the Board of Trustees and multiple committees at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by structured planning tools and a broad platform of retail and institutional products.

David Mccabe is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Centuria Financial Group, where he serves as a financial planner. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm combines advisory programs with a range of financial products and utilizes a platform that integrates model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance offerings.

Stefan Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at SmithBucklin for seven years and was briefly involved with Raising the Floor-International. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mary Kmiecinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Market, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Metas Solutions, The Goal, Credible Behavioral Health Software, and R.E. Michel. Outside of advising, she is involved in food service businesses and serves as a recreational baseball umpire. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and access to affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Anita Coffman is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Peachey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Plum Peachey, LLC, a rental property business in Bay Saint Louis, MS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial capabilities beyond advisory services.

Keenan Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2012 and currently serves as a Senior Vice President based in Frederick, Maryland. His professional focus includes areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Keenan has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from West Virginia University. He is committed to helping clients clarify and prioritize their financial goals and translating complex financial challenges into clear and concise plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Keenan is involved with community organizations including Special Olympics Maryland and Habitat for Humanity. He enjoys cooking, golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Hans Hoffmeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and has previously worked with Avantax and Kevin O'Reilly. Hoffmeyer is the owner of Potomac Advisory Group, which provides tax preparation, financial advising, and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.