Mike Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Horst is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC Services, Inc. He also has a background as an insurance agent specializing in term insurance sales and fixed products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Christopher Ridgeway is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, BBVA, and SunTrust Bank. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Keith Hendrick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to support client financial goals.

Cynthia Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad nationwide adviser network.

Daniel Beigel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with the current firm since 2020. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alfred Cassinelli II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, United Advisors, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a distillery and has been involved in winery and vineyard operations in Chestertown, Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Joelle Gotimer is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Financial Planner at Financial Consulate from 2014 to 2016. In her role, Joelle partners with clients to organize and align their wealth as they work towards their lifetime and legacy goals. She serves as an advocate and resource, helping clients navigate Fidelity's offerings to find strategies tailored to their unique needs and objectives. Outside of her professional work, Joelle's personal interests include hiking, music, pets, and yoga.

Stacey Alviani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynda Hiller is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Glenn Ankenbrand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for G.H.A. Financial Planning for 20 years and Delmarva Power for 37 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and comprehensive operational tools.

Jackson Heineman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Lowes Foods and DoorDash. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Crystal Barker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of advising, she owns JASCO, LLC, which is involved in agritourism and agriculture, and serves as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Chapman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Steele is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Michael Calabrese is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has worked there since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Independent Financial Group and IFS Investors Services Inc. Calabrese is also involved in business ownership, including a local transportation service in Maryland and tax preparation through Severn Financial Solutions, 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by research and technology tools.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2018. Jones serves as a board member for the Fund for Education Abroad, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and support to underrepresented U.S. study abroad students. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Andrew Goetz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera since 2023 and has prior experience at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of LTC Specialists, LLC, where he markets and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Clarence Murray III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools to develop client plans, which clients implement and update themselves.

Thomas Petty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at AXA Advisors LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment and trading activities.