Cherie Edwards is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management and a member of The Orr Group. She works with a select group of clients including entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. Cherie's role involves organizing and simplifying her clients' financial lives to help them focus on meaningful personal and professional pursuits. She began her career at Merrill in 1999 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Cherie graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in Financial Services. Her expertise includes wealth planning strategies, analysis, portfolio reviews, and assisting clients with multigenerational family wealth dynamics and governance. Outside of her professional work, Cherie and her husband Shane have three children and are active in their local youth baseball program, often coordinating and volunteering. Her personal interests include baseball, boating, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Marcus Hull is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has also worked at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hull serves on the Board of Directors for the Three Rangers Foundation, a veteran service organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Matthew Owens is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent nine years at PGC Landscape. He serves as a board member at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, where he supports the organization’s community engagement efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Michael Dailey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to pursue financial objectives through a focused and proactive approach to wealth management, emphasizing wealth accumulation, preservation, and the transition of assets to the next generation. Michael assists clients in simplifying complex financial challenges by taking time to understand their priorities. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. A native of Maryland, he currently resides in Frederick, MD. In his personal time, Michael enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

James Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brandi Small is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and First United Bank and Trust, where she assists the Trust Department with estate planning and administration tasks. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party money managers.

William Orr is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He founded The Orr Group in 1989 to assist ultra-affluent families and individuals in managing significant wealth. William focuses on creating customized investment strategies, including investment planning, asset allocation modeling, and manager selection. He also guides clients in establishing family foundations and provides financial education for the next generations. A key component of his work involves collaborating with clients' external advisors, such as accountants and attorneys, to coordinate asset, liability, and wealth transition management strategies. William serves a select clientele comprising entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. He is committed to building close, long-term relationships with clients and team members. William holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he developed a lifelong friendship with his business partner, Tim Mellott. In addition to his professional commitments, William is involved with the Frederick Memorial Signature Gifts Committee. His personal interests include biking, boating, golfing, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Matthew Misiaszek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Timothy Mellott is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He focuses on developing strategies and recommendations for affluent individuals, business owners, and professional organizations to help them achieve their financial goals. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, emphasizing careful listening to understand each client's financial circumstances, preferences, and objectives. Tim has expertise in areas including corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and investment strategies tailored for individual and corporate clients. As a partner of The Orr Group, he collaborates with clients to create wealth management plans that reflect their goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs, while coordinating with other professional advisors to manage assets and wealth transition. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he was a member of the wrestling team alongside his business partner Bill Orr. Timothy has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is involved in coaching and mentoring through his community engagement, including participation with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Kelly Batey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Sterling Financial Management, Inc. and Batey Group LLC as DBAs associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad platform of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of investment strategies and technologies.

Deborah Frey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks. She is based in Frederick, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including 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 investment models.

Beth Mason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of advising, she is a notary, providing document verification services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Bradley Myers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Middletown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Finance Director for the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eric Pfoutz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property business, Away At The Bay LLC. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jean Joyce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is a partner in Jover Fine Art Productions, a retail and online art business based in Frederick, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Darrell Evans is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously spent nine years with Edward Jones before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Antietam Exchange Club of Hagerstown and is a board member for Washington County Public Schools. 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 clients approaching or in retirement with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Zoldan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wealth Enhancement Group, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He is also involved with All Seasons Wealth, a non-investment related support company based in Williamsport, Maryland. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Dennis Koons is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hagerstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2009 and has operated Koons Family LLC since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for Ark Financial Advisors, where he provides client servicing, trade execution, and business development. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support customized investment strategies, maintaining specialized capabilities in municipal advisory services and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Kiley French is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through a personalized planning process that begins with understanding each client's unique situation, values, and goals. Kiley focuses on creating tailored strategies that align with clients' needs and lifestyles, empowering them to pursue what matters most. Kiley discovered her passion for financial advising while attending Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She launched her career at Merrill Lynch upon graduation and built her practice with an emphasis on client education, believing that financial planning is most effective when clients understand not only what they are doing but why they are doing it. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Boonsboro, Maryland, Kiley lives with her husband, daughter, two stepsons, and their dog, Diggs. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, spending time with her family, playing volleyball, and watching movies.

Benjamin Seibert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a cofounder of PeerInvest LLC, a small real estate syndication partnership focused on property investment analysis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.