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.

David Handler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hagerstown, Maryland, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Hagerstown Fire Police Association and is a member of the Finance Committee at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through financial advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.

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.

Joan Bowers is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2016. Bowers serves as a board member of the Washington County Community Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

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.

Bradley Ciucci is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing tools like Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

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 and a partner of The Orr Group. He works with a select group of clients, including entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. His approach centers on understanding clients' short- and long-term goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs to develop tailored wealth management strategies. Tim focuses on creating strategies aligned with specific outcomes and timeframes. He collaborates with clients' outside advisors to implement asset management, liability management, and wealth transition plans. His services include philanthropic planning and financial education for subsequent generations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he was a member of the wrestling team. In addition to his professional work, Tim is involved in coaching and mentoring through community initiatives, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He values building client relationships based on trust and a consultative approach that involves attentive listening to clients' financial preferences and objectives.

Karen Coyne is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2007 and previously worked briefly at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, she is an author and owns Fresh Events, an LLC supporting funding for study groups and retreats. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andre Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for six years and worked at Bank of America and Fiserv. Outside of finance, he owns and manages a fitness studio, New Age Fitness, in Hagerstown, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a network of approximately 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Amanda Ryder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with the Avery Raymond Burkhart Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to local students, and co-owns a hobby farm focused on beef cattle and hay production. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.