Garrett Thrift is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2026. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Baldy Bliss, LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2018. Jones serves as a board member for the Fund for Education Abroad, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and support to underrepresented U.S. study abroad students. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Andrew Goetz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera since 2023 and has prior experience at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of LTC Specialists, LLC, where he markets and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Clarence Murray III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, offering services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Thomas Petty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to his career in finance, Petty spent several years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and also operated a moving and hauling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services through its network of financial advisors.

Andrew Poffel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Lora Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has been associated with Shore United Bank (formerly Centreville National Bank) since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Tyler Hammett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Tyler earned his Bachelor's degrees in International Finance and Economics from The Catholic University of America, Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics. Since 2017, Tyler has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and attorneys to address complex financial questions related to cash management, wealth diversification, tax minimization, estate protection, and timing of asset liquidation. His approach incorporates a goals-based process complemented by the firm's proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ strategy. Outside of his professional work, Tyler is active in community service, including volunteering with Athletes Serving Athletes Anne Arundel Chapter. He enjoys distance running, music, golf, biking, football, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, swimming, and traveling. Tyler is affiliated with the Relay For Life organization.

Laura Mcauley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Thomas Ervin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by comprehensive tools and methodologies.

Christopher Parks is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Easton, MD. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and also has a background with Shore United Bank and Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

William Caughey IV is a CFP® certificant with 15 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Chester, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kirk Thrush is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Easton, Maryland. He brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on family wealth strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Kirk also manages daily operations of the Merrill Lynch branch in Talbot County while serving a diverse clientele that includes affluent families, endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Since earning his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland in 1980, Kirk gained experience working at 3M Corporation before joining Merrill Lynch in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He relocated to Easton in 1994 to expand the firm's local presence. Kirk holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and emphasizes educating clients to ensure a clear understanding of financial plans and strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kirk is engaged in the community, having served as past president of the Board of Trustees for The Country School in Easton. He is also involved with the Eastern Shore Hockey Association. In his personal time, Kirk enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, golfing, boating, biking, baseball, fishing, and ice hockey.

Maria Vallecillo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

George Gelston is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2003. Gelston also operates as a licensed agent in life, health, disability income, fixed annuities, property and casualty, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mave Wellington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Wellington joined Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience with the Maryland Insurance Administration and Vector Marketing. Outside of advisory work, they have been involved with the YMCA since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment products.

Skylynd Kahat is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. Kahat holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Baird since 2020. Prior to joining Baird, Kahat worked in the hospitality industry and insurance services. Outside of advising, Kahat serves as the head coach of a lacrosse team. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, covering a wide range of asset classes and management approaches.

Gregory Miller is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Severna Park, MD. 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 under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Elizabeth Krisko is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1993 and joined the Rachlin Group in 1997. Elizabeth earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2003, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She also holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Pennsylvania State University and a High School Diploma from Reading Central Catholic. She specializes in client focus areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth lives in Annapolis with her husband, John. She is involved in community organizations such as Annapolis Rotary and Impact100 Greater Chesapeake. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.

Steven Bonanno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2005, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a driver for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Charles Schwab 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.