Jonathan Kuteyi is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, T. Rowe Price, and New York Life. His background also includes roles outside finance at Securiguard Inc. and Inter-Con Security LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Tobin Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and has worked within related New York Life entities since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations across a diverse client base, including retirement investors and plan sponsors.

Alyse Galasso is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and approximately four years of experience in the industry. Her prior experience includes work at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life, as well as employment at Towson University. Outside the financial sector, she has been involved with Crabknockers Seafood Market for several years. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gretchen Butler is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience, including 11 years at her current firm. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Butler serves as Treasurer for the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Annapolis Chapter. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs overseen by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Katelyn Fisher is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Investment Research and Chesapeake Financial Planning. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a paraplanner and is a notary public. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and other investment solutions for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management, fundamental and technical analysis, and digital advice platforms.

Evan Fishman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2018, including Bb&T Investment Services from 2005 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment processes.

Andrew Shope is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as SunTrust Mortgage. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Ronald Brown is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated Truist Investment Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and the AMC Advantage manager-selection program, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Timothy Libby is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and affiliated firms since 2005, including Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

David Ponder is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at New York Life Insurance Co since 2001 and operates under the names Ponder Financial Group and Alpha Solutions Group for brokering insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Planned Giving Professional Advisory Committee for Maharishi University of Management. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

William Ryon is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Ridgeway Conger Advisory Services and Merrill. Outside of advisory services, he provides retirement and lifestyle education courses through the Retirement Educators Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while providing access to both proprietary and third-party managers.

Charles Dixon is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and also maintains roles at affiliated First Command entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Dixon serves as Treasurer of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Annapolis Chapter and Vice President of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1979 board. He is also owner of Dixon Financial Group LLC and holds leadership roles in his local church and community organizations. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using centralized portfolio management and prescreened third-party managers, emphasizing in-person financial coaching and an employee-ownership structure.

Tatiana Dadykina is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors since 2018. Prior to Wealthspire, she worked at AXA Advisors LLC from 2015 to 2018. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with about 220 advisors and nearly 9,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offering services such as wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Kevin Patterson is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Guardian Wealth. His prior experience includes 16 years at Valic Financial Advisors and two years at Agia. Outside of his advisory work, he owns KD Patterson Music, LLC, which manages a band based in Annapolis, MD. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Elaine Shanley is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes extensive tenure at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and prior work with Young and Company beginning in 1998. Shanley also maintains independent insurance agent activities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model and a variety of investment strategies, often implementing client advice through third-party managers and technology platforms.

Robert Moon is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a hobby farm raising goats, cows, and pigs. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a Private Advisor model supported by the Rockefeller Global Investment Management platform.

Charles Pritchett is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial plans that address clients' unique ambitions, including education funding, retirement lifestyle planning, and long-term family goals. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in investment management to help clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning. Mr. Pritchett holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Salisbury University. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Robert Petty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and extensive investment resources.

Kevin Smole is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2008. He has been with Fidelity since 2001, progressing through roles including Financial Planning Consultant, Investor Center Investments Representative, and Service Trader II. With 25 years of experience, Kevin helps clients recognize their financial goals and offers strategies to align with their plans. He draws upon the resources available at Fidelity to support his clients' financial planning needs. Outside of his professional role, Kevin's personal interests include boating, family activities, fitness, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Michael Phillips is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.