Gary Mott is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he is president of Gary T. Mott, CPA, PA, an accounting and tax preparation firm. Mott also serves as a trustee overseeing trust administration for multiple fiduciary appointments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

David Ivey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nationwide Securities and the Charlie Deale Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Ivey Services Inc., a non-investment-related business in Annapolis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cullen Murray is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute. Cullen provides professional services to entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, endowments, and foundation clients, assisting them in achieving their goals and missions. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. A long-time resident of Annapolis, Cullen is involved in the community, serving as a board member and president of the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation and as a board member of the Friends of St. John's College. He has also served as a board member of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation and as president and board member of Hospice Cup, Inc. In his personal time, Cullen enjoys boating, golfing, running marathons, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, and traveling.

Spencer Neal is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and has a longer history with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc dating back to 2008. Neal serves as a board member and chairman of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation and holds positions on several other nonprofit boards, including the Clemson Regional Board of Directors. He is also the owner and CEO of The Absolute Club, a golf membership travel business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platforms tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Hutcheson III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working at both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Renee Green is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in writing, film production, and owns multiple LLCs related to screenplays and documentary filming. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Samantha Long is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Alexander Roberts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes positions at Evelyn Rose, Tipsy Cow, Belair Cantina, Lifetime Fitness, and Clarity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Keith Lanzoni is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of finance, Lanzoni is a self-employed musician and serves as a board member of the Annapolis Pickleball Club, where he advises on club programs and events. He also provides private pickleball instruction. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party investment management with tailored portfolio strategies.

Daniel Phelan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches investment and retirement planning classes at College of Southern Maryland as a non-credit adult education instructor. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michelle Bowman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously operated a business under ScopeMicro DBA Michelle Jarboe Bowman. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carrie Guy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously held positions in the retail and food service sectors, including Wing Zone and Rock N Roll Sushi. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Matthew Butler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Food Lion, Manpower, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its comprehensive research capabilities.

Lance Cox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025 and has prior experience with Planet Depos and the Baltimore Orioles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Ryan Wentworth is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wentworth also owns Wentworth Financial Group, a non-investment-related business based in Severna Park, 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Stephen Schad is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edgewater, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Schad also engages in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Victor Roy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Brian Westbrook Foundation, a nonprofit focused on education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market estimates.

George Galster is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Communities United Against Hate, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Evan Carter is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Evan worked in various financial roles, including Mortgage Consultant at Newrez from 2021 to 2022, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021, and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Evan's approach to financial planning emphasizes understanding the client's priorities to build personalized plans that address lifetime and legacy goals. He supports clients in navigating their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Evan's personal interests include family activities, gardening, golf, and parenthood.

Joseph Johnson is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2013. His professional credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.