Nancy Groff is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Phoenix, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a family limited partnership involved in estate planning through productive timberland. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Adrian Albidress is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Nationwide entities dating back to 1988. He also teaches at Harford Community College and Cecil Community College. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jared Allen is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Havre De Grace, Maryland. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several rental properties in Maryland and Delaware. 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.

Richard Radke Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized financial plans, focusing on a variety of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Richard holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Dulaney High School and attended Towson University without obtaining a degree. In his practice, he emphasizes understanding clients' unique goals to simplify their financial affairs and provide ongoing advice tailored to changing circumstances. Residing in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and three children, Richard enjoys spending time nurturing his children's creativity through arts, crafting, and outdoor activities. His personal interests include painting with various mediums, drawing, and reading science fiction novels. He values a professional approach centered on ethical, responsible financial guidance and building lasting client relationships.

John Likoudis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author publishing a science fiction/fantasy novel under the pen name J L Carroll. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

F. Keck is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Bel Air, Maryland. He supports clients by developing comprehensive wealth management plans focused on their overall financial picture. His primary expertise lies in retirement outcome planning, where he collaborates with clients to establish goals and implement strategies aimed at achieving their desired retirement lifestyle. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he also builds and manages personalized investment portfolios, including individual securities and model portfolios, with discretionary management available through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Mr. Keck holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Towson University. He began his career in public accounting before transitioning into financial services. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is actively involved in the local community, serving as a member of the Bel Air Rotary Club and Foundation, and has held the position of Past Chair of the Harford Community College Foundation Board. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Keck enjoys spending time with his family and has personal interests that include baseball, boxing, cooking, football, ice hockey, and golfing. He and his wife reside in Forest Hill, Maryland, where they enjoy culinary activities including grilling and smoking on their outdoor equipment.

Mark Wiley is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and ActioNet. Wiley is also a licensed enrolled agent providing tax services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Mandy Bittner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Rice Consulting LLC and has been with Stifel since 2018. Bittner holds a Series 66 credential. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling provided by its Investment Strategy Group.

William Thal III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Thal also operates a separate business under the name W. Thal Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Hunter Leed is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and has a background that includes service with the United States Coast Guard. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an insurance agent with Mylestone Plans, focusing on a variety of insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial services and employs various investment tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Matthew Herbert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he began his career as a Financial Advisor in January 2003. He works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners, providing goals-based wealth management supported by a team of specialists. Matthew focuses on cultivating long-lasting client relationships through customized advice, disciplined investing, and exceptional service. His areas of expertise include education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Matthew holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Lewis College with a focus in Eco-Psychology. Matthew is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Harford and Cecil County. Outside of work, he spends time with his wife and daughters, often attending their lacrosse and field hockey games as well as their performances. He has interests in boating, camping, cooking, football, hiking, music, skiing, swimming, and traveling.

Stephanie McClenny is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors, where she has been since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Carol Engel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, Cetera, and First National Bank of PA. Engel has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Hugh Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bel Air, MD, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at F.N.B. Corp and was involved with Team Beachbody. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of an investment company focused on office property in Marshfield, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Sean Williams is a Certified Financial Planner® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. He is a board member of Redeemer Classical Christian School. Sean also holds a role as a wealth advisor at Sojourn Wealth Advisory LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, through a broad range of financial planning and investment management services. The firm offers tailored strategies via multiple platform arrangements and provides both proprietary and third-party model solutions.

Kevin Glatz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bel Air, MD, and has 3 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2005. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angela Shrewsberry is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for five years and Harford County Public Schools for three years. Outside of advising, she holds an associate position at Crescendo Financial Group LLC, focusing on administrative duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support its recommendations, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Stephanie Cassedy is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities for 17 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Cassedy also operates a sole proprietorship offering traditional life insurance products, including equity-indexed and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools to construct portfolios across a broad range of investment vehicles, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Ryan Green is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Stifel in Bel Air, MD, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Concrete General and ATI Physical Therapy. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kevin Grant is a financial advisor at Merrill in Cockeysville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Lowe’s. Outside of advising, he owns a multimedia and creative content production business. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.