Lionel Desbordes II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Lane is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions through financial planning and asset allocation guidance.

Richard Nisson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior work includes a position at Solar Energy Services and experience in the hospitality sector. 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 supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Regina Clayton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. Clayton also provides fee-based advisory services through American Portfolios Advisors, dedicating approximately 10 hours per month to this activity. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party manager access to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Rongxia Zhu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services and Globalink Securities. She is currently based in Kensington, MD. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Connor Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and is involved in Business Networking International, where he is set to become chapter president in November. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christina Marsalek is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management focused on retail investors rather than institutional plans.

Alexander Villegas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Hood College and Carroll County Ag Center. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Michael Larkin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, with prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Dominion Wealth Management, 1st Global Advisors, and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Adama Diallo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously spent six years with Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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.

Michael Briel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity baseball pitching coach at Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Stephanie Summers is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at FSC Securities Corp and Kramer Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches financial education sessions for the Communication Service for the Deaf, working with materials from the SIFMA Foundation and assisting with the development of an ASL interpreter financial training program. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and portfolio management tools.

Rockline Noyer Ngu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, Ngu worked at Thomson Reuters and Volkswagen. Outside of advising, Ngu is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment services.

Susan Edmiston is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edmiston serves as Vice President of the board for Care Wear in Frederick, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Brien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jenna Welch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Daston Corp and Shady Spring Pet Retreat. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and uses a variety of program sponsors and endorsed platforms to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Matthew Dunphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Leaf Mental Health, a mental health concierge service. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Michael Clabaugh is a financial advisor with Stifel in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies using forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Sarah Godwin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Magpie Fibers, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and SilverHaze Partners. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Amelia Hogle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including positions at the Maryland General Assembly and the University of Maryland. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for Voices for Children and co-owns ArtMelia, a business involved in illustrating children's books and designing university club t-shirts. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.