Katrina Hawkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Peraton, and Northrop Grumman. She is the owner of Katrina Hawkins LLC, a business consulting firm focused on IT services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

James Snyder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 55 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Annapolis, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques.

Christopher Sabia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked with Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC for six years. Outside of finance, he is a professional lacrosse player with the Premier Lacrosse League, a role he has maintained since 2019 on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Robert Wilson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his work at Wells Fargo, he has a 20% ownership in Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, Maryland, where he dedicates significant time monthly. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with special needs.

John Nistler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns John R Nistler LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, supported by internal and third-party research and a variety of portfolio management tools.

Scott Marsden is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals and changing market conditions. His approach integrates investment insights from Merrill and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Scott's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma from Haddon Township High School. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys boating, drawing and sketching, hunting, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Robert Whiteside III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Navy Federal Investment Services, Navy Federal Financial Group, Bank of America, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

William Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Stewart is involved with the ESF Dream Camp Foundation in Bryn Manor, PA. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with a range of advisory services, including financial planning and institutional consulting, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management options.

Andrew Nurmi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop foundational financial strategies tailored to their goals and unique needs throughout their lives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to his career in financial services, Andrew worked as an Independent Insurance Investigator, Appraiser, and Adjuster at Johns Eastern Company from 2012 to 2021. His experience spans financial consulting and insurance investigation, providing a broad perspective on client needs and risk management. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys baseball, golf, spending time with family, and caring for pets.

Lee Bollhorst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally plays in a band on weekends. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Taylan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Deirdre Shafe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2023. Prior to this role, she gained experience as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022, and a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021, all within Fidelity Investments. She began her financial career as a Teller at Bank of America from 2003 to 2004. Her professional approach centers on creating tailored financial plans that address the specific situations and needs of her clients. She aims to simplify investing to help clients feel comfortable and confident in pursuing their financial goals. Beyond her current roles, Deirdre served as a Board Member and Treasurer for Spa Creek Conservancy, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Deirdre's personal interests include art, horseback riding, parenthood, and traveling.

Casey Thrush is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis. He works with both families and individuals to help them reach their financial goals through a disciplined long-term approach to wealth creation. Casey and his team focus on various client areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment. Casey holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of New Hampshire, where he also played four years on the Men's Division I Ice Hockey team. Prior to college, he attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. After playing professional ice hockey for two years, he transitioned to financial advising and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role, Casey aims to help clients pursue their financial goals related to retirement, education, legacy, and healthcare planning. He and his team follow the Merrill tradition of community involvement, volunteering with organizations they serve. Outside of work, Casey enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family on the Eastern Shore where he grew up.

Tara Guido is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she worked at Valic Financial Advisors for nine years and also had roles at Agia and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Princess in Process, a business that designs and sells inspirational materials. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Cole Allsopp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and draws on his personal and professional experience owning and running a small business to guide clients through financial transitions, including moving from peak earnings to achieving financial well-being and independence. Cole’s areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Annapolis with his wife Liz and their daughter Vivien, Cole volunteers for local maritime organizations and spends his free time on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.

Steven Ackerson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently at Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Swatta is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and also works with City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active partner in an investment farm operation in Annapolis, Maryland. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services through a variety of advisory programs that utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Byrne is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of fee-based advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Mckee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and was previously with Home Savings of America starting in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Ellen Shiery is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, executives, real estate professionals, and individuals navigating significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, or the sale of a business. Ellen's advisory approach involves understanding clients' personal and financial goals, offering diversified investment portfolios aligned with each client's objectives, risk tolerance, and timeline. She also collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax minimization and estate planning strategies. Ellen holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from Wesley College. Ellen emphasizes clear communication and client education to build trusted relationships and help clients make informed financial decisions. In addition to her professional work, Ellen is active in community organizations such as the Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, Executive Alliance, Junior League of Annapolis, and the Rotary Club of Annapolis. Her community involvement extends to participation in the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation, and other local foundations and nonprofits. Ellen resides in Edgewater Beach and enjoys personal interests including antiquing, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, knitting and crocheting, reading, and traveling.