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. He focuses on developing strategies and recommendations for affluent individuals, business owners, and professional organizations to help them achieve their financial goals. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, emphasizing careful listening to understand each client's financial circumstances, preferences, and objectives. Tim has expertise in areas including corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and investment strategies tailored for individual and corporate clients. As a partner of The Orr Group, he collaborates with clients to create wealth management plans that reflect their goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs, while coordinating with other professional advisors to manage assets and wealth transition. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he was a member of the wrestling team alongside his business partner Bill Orr. Timothy has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he is involved in coaching and mentoring through his community engagement, including participation with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Paul Buck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mt Airy, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he has provided consulting services in programming during a professional transition. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robyn Crossan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Germantown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and XML Financial Group. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written financial plans without implementation, and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated WealthPlan billing option.

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.

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.

Scott Leishear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct finance instructor at both the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University, and he is also involved as a Little League umpire in Vienna, Virginia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and large-scale operational capabilities.

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.

Samuel Winkler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he served in the United States Army for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that produces custom patriotic apparel for military organizations and occasionally works as a food delivery driver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

Ryan Fabian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, World Equity Group, Wealthvest, The Leaders Group Inc, Bestow, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Manish Mukhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over 20 years and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kiley French is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through a personalized planning process that begins with understanding each client's unique situation, values, and goals. Kiley focuses on creating tailored strategies that align with clients' needs and lifestyles, empowering them to pursue what matters most. Kiley discovered her passion for financial advising while attending Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She launched her career at Merrill Lynch upon graduation and built her practice with an emphasis on client education, believing that financial planning is most effective when clients understand not only what they are doing but why they are doing it. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Boonsboro, Maryland, Kiley lives with her husband, daughter, two stepsons, and their dog, Diggs. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, spending time with her family, playing volleyball, and watching movies.

Benjamin Seibert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a cofounder of PeerInvest LLC, a small real estate syndication partnership focused on property investment analysis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and experience at multiple firms since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Fiduciary Decisions and Facet Wealth, as well as work at First United Land Transfer and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services to other financial institutions, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Ronald Burley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including United Brokerage Services, United Bank, Capital One Financial Advisors, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Bank of Charlestown in a financial institution capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with diverse investment strategies and operational tools.

Scott Mccaskill is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Kestra Advisory Services, and Raymond James Financial. He is also co-owner of Princess Cassandra Designs, LLC, a wedding and event invitation company based in Frederick, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies.

James Dorsa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.