Ashton Vattelana is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hagerstown, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Diagnostics and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. He is involved with local organizations, serving on the Community Impact Committee of the United Way of Washington County and as a board member of the Meritus Health Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and has a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Cassella is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011. Cassella is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of PFS Investments, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with nearly 3,700 advisors and focuses on delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties.

Cameron Baumgardner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hagerstown, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2025 and previously worked at Guidehouse from 2023 to 2025. Cameron has no prior industry experience before joining the financial sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through a combination of direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Karen Dattilio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools to help clients develop tailored plans.

Ryan Main is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Optionsxpress, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Blenckstone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Josephine Hoffman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been involved in the investments industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2005. In her role, Josephine collaborates with individuals and businesses to pursue their financial goals, utilizing the banking services of Bank of America and Merrill’s investment resources to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ risk tolerance and objectives. Josephine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Pensacola Christian College and earned a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. She has attained several professional designations, including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, legacy planning, special needs planning strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Josephine is active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as Frederick Baptist Church and The Scott Key Center. She is a member of The Scott Key Center and the Merrill Special Needs Network, supporting families of children with disabilities. Outside of work and community service, Josephine enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, engaging in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and photography.

Christopher Sarlo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including a decade at TD Wealth prior to joining LPL Financial. His other business activity includes involvement with Life Sciences Wealth. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Edith Wennick is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1984 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President and Board Member of the North Point Condo HOA in Ocean City, Maryland. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Kramer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Wennick Kramer Group. He specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing services tailored to help them pursue their financial goals through a goals-based wealth management approach. Jeremy and his team focus on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and supporting women and wealth. Jeremy began his career in financial services in 2007 and joined Merrill as a Financial Advisor in 2015. His professional experience is informed by over eight years as a volunteer EMT, which shapes his approach to financial advising by emphasizing preparation for unexpected events. His advisory process integrates investment management, risk mitigation, and forward-looking planning to help clients protect and grow their wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University System of Maryland and has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jeremy is fluent in English and Hebrew. In his personal time, he enjoys baseball, golfing, racquetball, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He is also committed to community involvement through volunteer work.

Danielle Thibault is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial and wealth management. She provides wealth management and planning services primarily to clients in Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland, with additional clients across various states. Danielle focuses on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch in February 2020, Danielle served as a Financial Advisor at LPL Financial and was Director of Wealth Strategies at Capital One Financial Advisors. Her career began at Chevy Chase Financial Services. With extensive experience in both financial planning and investment management, she has created financial plans for high net worth clients and led managed money efforts at a national bank. Danielle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine System and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She volunteers with Platoon 22, an organization dedicated to educating the community on PTSD and veteran and first responder suicide, supporting efforts in her home community of Frederick, Maryland. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys boxing, hiking, skydiving, and spending time with her family.

John Norberg is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones for five years and has experience in the restaurant and solutions sectors. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Norberg Wealth Management and serves as a Colonial Life insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Kegan Murphy is a financial advisor with Cetera in Hagerstown, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior work includes roles at First United Bank & Trust, CNB Bank, and positions at West Virginia University and Fairmont State University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and operates a multi-manager platform with significant assets under management and a large advisor network.

John Hershey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hagerstown, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at EAB Global Inc and Yext. He serves on the board of The John R. Hershey Jr. and Anna L. Hershey Family Foundation, Inc., where he reviews grant applications. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies utilizing in-house and third-party managers and integrates capital markets capabilities and alternative investments.

Marissa Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and held various roles in consulting, education, and the service industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting services aligned with client goals.

Elizabeth David is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones, where she has been since 2023, and previously spent 16 years at Blue Heron Financial Group, formerly affiliated with LPL Financial. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Cronin serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, bringing extensive experience in retirement planning and wealth management. He focuses on addressing the pre- and post-retirement needs of families, individuals, and business owners, utilizing a disciplined wealth management process tailored to clients’ investment objectives. Michael draws on Merrill’s resources and Bank of America’s platform to offer a consistent and personal approach to investing, including the management of custom investment strategies and a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party options. Michael holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Drexel University in 2004 with a concentration in finance. Michael has also held leadership roles such as President Emeritus of the Board for Volunteer Frederick and positions within Business Networking International Group and Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is a father of three and values family deeply. His personal interests include cooking, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Peter Loysen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Wheeler is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Frontier Financial Group. Wheeler also maintains a role as a non-variable insurance agent through Frontier Financial Group. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Bonny Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked extensively with Wells Fargo Clearing, including a prior 21-year tenure and a recent return in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the power of attorney for her mother and administrator of her father’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, notably insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.