Davin Rudy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. He specializes in wealth management services including portfolio construction, education planning, liability management, tax minimization strategies, and cash management. Davin works closely with business owners, physicians, executives, individuals, and families across various stages of wealth. With over twenty-five years of experience in business and team management, Davin prides himself on being a dedicated professional and family man. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is proficient in both English and Spanish. Davin and his family have lived in Frederick, Maryland, since 2001. He is involved in community activities including Habitat For Humanity, FC Frederick, and Elite Feet Dance Studio. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys chess, drawing, football, genealogy, photography, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Larsen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on creating personalized financial strategies tailored to the individual goals and changing market conditions of his clients. His approach involves providing access to investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to support his clients' wealth management needs. Matthew specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He works with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and their families to develop coordinated financial strategies that support their current lifestyle, retirement income, and legacy objectives. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Salisbury University and is a member of several professional organizations including Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Financial Management Association, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In February 2016, Matthew obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. He also holds designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys boating, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Elaine Rose is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Martin Depetris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, H. Beck, and Scottrade, as well as four years at Fidelity Investments, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Elizabeth Pakenas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pakenas serves as a board member of the Washington and Lee University Investment Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Stuart Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at TIAA, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he administers trusts for ACNB Bank, handling client communications and account administration without authority over securities transactions or investment decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Thad Bisselle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Chalice Wealth Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Herbert Findeisen III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Sagepoint, Next Financial Group, Inc., and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also a notary public and the owner of Baker Street Financial Services LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and a complex affiliate network that includes broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Tracy Bush is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Bush worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. from 2002 to 2021. Bush also has an ongoing temporary employment with the Buffalo Bills since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm supports individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Analili Kilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James affiliates since 2020 and prior positions in the hospitality sector at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental DC, and Marriott International. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses comprehensive risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs, supporting a wide network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Andre Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Urbana, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine learning for operational and research assistance.

Kenneth Root is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. 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 with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Madison Lilly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Madison worked in roles at Iron Rooster and the University of Maryland College Park. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Mark Corbett is a CFA® charterholder with the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. He is also the author of the publication *IS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAILING YOU?* LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Annie Davis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 18 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she is a co-trustee for the Davis Wealth Management LLC 401(k). Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, with tailored recommendations developed using proprietary research and planning tools.

Robert Buttarazzi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Golf Chairman for the Lido Civic Club, where he organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and Alexander Capital, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Medallion Financial Group and Safe Money Concepts LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory tools.

Annette Bratt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Annette utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse aspects of her clients' financial lives, focusing on developing personalized financial strategies based on clients' individual goals. Annette began her career in wealth management at SunTrust in 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). A native of the Washington DC region, Annette lives in New Market, Maryland with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in local 5k and 10k charity runs, and traveling to O’ahu. She and her team are actively involved in community initiatives where they live and work.