Mark Searles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, SSN Advisory, and Medallion Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Safe Money Concepts, a non-variable insurance business. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Evich is a financial advisor based in Frederick, MD with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lauren Storm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Sandy Spring Wealth Management prior to joining Cetera and First United Bank & Trust, where she also assists clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a notary in Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Thomas Searles is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, among other firms. Outside of finance, he is an author and musician with ongoing creative projects including several authoring roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 17 years, as well as at PNC Wealth Management and Ameriprise. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals.

David Frank is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Kramer Financial, LLC and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Frank serves as head coach for the United States Deaf Track and Field national team and is a member of the Deaf American Distance Running Hall of Fame advisory committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that incorporates portfolio optimization, risk assessments, and a range of managed account strategies.

Young Kim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and MCB Consulting LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Kim provides consulting services to business owners on operations and business strategies and works part-time as a home caregiver. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools.

Jessica Sewell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held various roles including consulting and education with Resilient Kids, where he assists in training new employees. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Alvin Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Germantown, MD, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank, as well as teaching at the University of Maryland-College Park and Montgomery College. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Meagan Sexton is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked with The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce and was involved with A & J Hospitality Corp / Eco Caters. Additionally, she has taught classes in Rockville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Roseanne Clingerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and was previously with Sandy Spring Bank for ten years. Clingerman holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Frederick, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Peacock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. Merrill, together 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, and institutional investors.

Michael Baldecchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and prior experience at Atlas Container Corporation among other positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Pencek is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Since 2020, he has also pursued activities as an artist and musician under the name FatherTime. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Kevin Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Bank for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. He serves on the board of directors for DIW Group, Inc., a geotechnical engineering company, where he participates in executive compensation, compliance, legal issues, and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Brad Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Young serves as an elected member of the Frederick County Council, teaches finance and economics at Mt. St. Mary’s University, and is a board member of the nonprofit organization I Believe In Me. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to a variety of managed account programs and third-party investment managers.

Patrick Haney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Kestra Investment Services, Osaic FA, Inc., and The Advisors Group, Inc. Haney also operates The Haney Company, an insurance agency. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Stebner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pfs Investments Inc since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of portfolio management options supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Michael Moriarty is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience who currently advises at Fidelity. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Bronfman E.L. Rothschild, Highline Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.