Mark Searles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, SSN Advisory, and Medallion Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Safe Money Concepts, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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 eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, Sandy Spring Wealth Management, and currently at First United Bank & Trust, assisting clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of advisory work, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a Maryland notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Thomas Searles is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and SSN Advisory, Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and musician, with involvement in several creative projects such as "Was Once a Hero / The Marshal" and "Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management that utilizes model portfolios and research from various sources.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, including 17 years with Allstate Insurance Co. He is also involved as an agent with Tomasetti Wealth, operating under Montgomery Financial Partners. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

David Frank is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2023 and previously worked at Kramer Financial Insurance Agency and Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Head Coach for the United States of America Deaf Track and Field national team and is a member of the Deaf American Distance Running Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of tools and platforms to deliver integrated brokerage and advisory services, offering customized portfolios and access to multiple third-party money managers and investment solutions.

Young Kim is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Kim worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and MCB Consulting LLC for seven years, where he currently provides consulting services to business owners on operations and business strategies. He is also employed part-time as a home caregiver. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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 Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. David works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop financial strategies that emphasize tax-efficient planning, disciplined growth, and prudent asset preservation. His approach focuses on long-term partnership, helping clients manage their wealth through life changes and market fluctuations. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Georgia and has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His work centers on providing clear, manageable financial guidance to help clients make informed decisions and achieve long-term financial stability. Outside of his professional role, David participates in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoys various personal interests including billiards, boxing, camping, chess, golfing, hiking, music, pickleball, running, and traveling.

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 three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and various positions outside finance such as at Atlas Container Corporation and Chesapeake Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center. 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, and institutional accounts.

Richard Pencek is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years, and spent 17 years at H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Pencek is involved in artistic and musical pursuits through a personal venture called FatherTime. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management options.

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 with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Young serves as an instructor teaching finance, economics, and markets at Mt. St. Mary’s University, and he is an elected member of the Frederick County Council. He is also a board member of the nonprofit organization I Believe In Me. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using various tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Patrick Haney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. He is also involved in The Haney Company, an insurance agency he has operated since 1990. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research resources.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, previously working at Ameriprise and Bronfman E.L. Rothschild. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacob Griffith is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC from 2006 to 2020 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on client risk profiles and offers a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and model providers.