Nathan Spangler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for three years and has a background that includes a media role at CBS Radio/Entercom Communications Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Puckett and Sturgill Financial Group as an investment representative. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Benjamin Rogers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Raymond Patsy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 22 years and for Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the non-profit organization D.A.R.&E. in Arlington, VA. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology solutions for discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Melinda Wise is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020, following a five-year tenure at Bank of America. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Cheryl Armitage is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price Investment Services and several firms associated with OSAIC and Lincoln Financial. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2026. 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 a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jonathan Waters is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Waters is also involved in renewable energy projects through ownership of BlueWaters Solar, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using collaborative, annual planning processes supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Richard Welsh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 35 years of industry experience and has been associated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Biodun Ayo Durojaiye is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the AWE Descendants Union of North in Damascus, MD. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Gregory Wagner is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, with 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for a family member in full nursing care. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, emphasizing tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Pamela Willison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. Prior to joining Thrivent, she was a manager in business consulting, focusing on project management and human resources software implementation. She also has experience teaching in the Baltimore County Public Schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing approach called “WealthPlan.”

David Cooper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and has previous experience with Carroll County Government. His business activities include sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by Pershing custody and BNY Mellon Advisors. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, primarily focusing on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Troy Petry is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Collectors Clubhouse. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Luke Welsh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Goohoo Digital and held teaching positions at Coastal Carolina University and Glenelg High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various investment management strategies and supporting technologies.

Thomas Lane is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions through financial planning and asset allocation guidance.

Richard Nisson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior work includes a position at Solar Energy Services and experience in the hospitality sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Clinton Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in purchasing model homes from a homebuilder, renting them out, and later selling the properties. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model with both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver customized client solutions.

Regina Clayton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. Clayton also provides fee-based advisory services through American Portfolios Advisors, dedicating approximately 10 hours per month to this activity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party manager access to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Connor Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and is involved in Business Networking International, where he is set to become chapter president in November. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Wade Slatniske is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Agency Insurance Company, Digitech Marketing, Vanessa's Corner Pub, and McDaniel College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.