Paul Sorenson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Westminster, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2018, he was involved with the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee and co-owned Gravel Springs Farms. He also co-owns a farming enterprise, Lowman and Sorenson Enterprises, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tyler Milor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. 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 planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Justin Saloom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Timothy Beschner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Westminster, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. His prior work includes several roles with Chapelgate Presbyterian Church and a position at Liberty University. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Besch Inc, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Patric Barnhart is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks, and AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in providing fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement-income planning, focusing on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies.

John Spahn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marco Soto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, Merrill, and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. Soto is based in Frederick, MD. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations.

Bryan Kuskie is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for over two decades before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance services and participates in professional networking activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers access to multiple platforms and custodians, proprietary model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rajena Guettler is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at the Maryland School for the Deaf, Gallaudet University, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Guettler Company, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs.

Robert Hill III is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and sole member of Exaireo Capital Funding LLC and operates an art business, Two Palms and a Hammock Studios, selling original artwork. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Donna Lail is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at M&T Bank and Bank of America, N.A. She is based in Frederick, MD. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

George Littrell III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Littrell serves on the board of directors for Specialized Engineering, Inc., contributing to officer compensation and strategic planning committees, and is a board member of Frederick Health, where he serves on both the finance and investment committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through various financial planning and investment strategies.

Richard Kilroy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clarksburg, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Burke & Herbert Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Maienshein is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based and separately managed account strategies under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation via BNY Mellon Advisors.

Aaron Puckett is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with LPL Financial since 2010. He previously worked at 1st Global Advisors Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small farm, selling a limited number of steers annually. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and a broad platform of products and services.

Joseph Cassella is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011. Cassella is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of PFS Investments, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with nearly 3,700 advisors and focuses on delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties.

Ryan Main is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Optionsxpress, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Nerenberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of affiliated financial services.

Josephine Hoffman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been involved in the investments industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2005. In her role, Josephine collaborates with individuals and businesses to pursue their financial goals, utilizing the banking services of Bank of America and Merrill’s investment resources to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ risk tolerance and objectives. Josephine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Pensacola Christian College and earned a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. She has attained several professional designations, including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, legacy planning, special needs planning strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Josephine is active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as Frederick Baptist Church and The Scott Key Center. She is a member of The Scott Key Center and the Merrill Special Needs Network, supporting families of children with disabilities. Outside of work and community service, Josephine enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, engaging in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and photography.

Christopher Sarlo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Wealth for ten years and took a brief retirement before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Sarlo holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with diverse investment strategies and a combination of advisory and non-advisory financial services.