Frederick Ridgway Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Terrence Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. Taylor also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Tj Atkinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1988, also working at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an equestrian business and agricultural real estate ventures in Maryland. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Goldberg is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as interim CEO and board member for Individualized Medicine, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering services through multiple platforms and custodians.

Carl Vail III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2009. Vail also has involvement with investment-related 529 plans in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Andrew Pantoja is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Jinya Ramen Bar and IPIC Theaters LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and various investment strategies.

David Morders is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill for nine years. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio programs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009, previously spending seven years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gabriella Damiano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Trimble is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent four years with New England Securities. 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 other sources.

Jason Ruch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at T Rowe Price for four years and spent ten years at OrthoMaryland. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Cortnie Beaver is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles at several firms, including AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services and Thrivent Advisor Network. In addition to her advisory work, she serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity of Washington County and the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of investment solutions and uses both proprietary research and third-party models to support its network of advisors.

Benjamin Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been working in financial services since 2020, with prior experience at AECOM and CSX Transportation. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Hunter Romanoff is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Kenneally & Company and Towson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alexander Israel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex financial decisions and focusing clients on their primary goals. He has experience in both the insurance and wealth management industries, offering a perspective that balances growth opportunities with protection and planning. Alexander works closely with clients on areas including retirement planning, saving for education, managing major life transitions, and overall financial guidance. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional commitments, he engages in activities such as adventure sports, basketball, bowling, fishing, gardening, and skiing.

Brandon Skaggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously worked at CoStar Group for ten years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Lee Kramer is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 18 years and has managed his own firm, Kramer Financial, LLC dba Kramer Wealth Managers, since 1985. Kramer is a council member for the Capital Group Able Advisory Committee, providing input on the ABLE America product. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

John Hershey III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a family foundation and holds board positions with a nonprofit cemetery and a health system. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies executed through in-house and third-party managers.

Matthew Evich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Daniel Schiffman. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Fordham Lee Distillery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates various investment management strategies within its services.

Daniel Norris is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hagerstown, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also works with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is a leadership board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and owns Oak Valley Farms. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative annual relationships focusing on client goals and strategies.