Mauricio Maldonado is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2012 to 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in planning, with approximately $2.74 trillion in assets under management.

Meagan Sexton is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked with The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce and was involved with A & J Hospitality Corp / Eco Caters. Additionally, she has taught classes in Rockville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Roseanne Clingerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and was previously with Sandy Spring Bank for ten years. Clingerman holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Frederick, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Peacock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Baldecchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and prior experience at Atlas Container Corporation among other positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Pencek is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Since 2020, he has also pursued activities as an artist and musician under the name FatherTime. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Kevin Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Bank for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. He serves on the board of directors for DIW Group, Inc., a geotechnical engineering company, where he participates in executive compensation, compliance, legal issues, and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Brad Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Young serves as an elected member of the Frederick County Council, teaches finance and economics at Mt. St. Mary’s University, and is a board member of the nonprofit organization I Believe In Me. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to a variety of managed account programs and third-party investment managers.

Patrick Haney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Kestra Investment Services, Osaic FA, Inc., and The Advisors Group, Inc. Haney also operates The Haney Company, an insurance agency. 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, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Stebner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pfs Investments Inc since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of portfolio management options supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Michael Moriarty is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience who currently advises at Fidelity. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Bronfman E.L. Rothschild, Highline Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Jacob Griffith is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC for 14 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jonathan Abbett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles at multiple firms including Financial Advantage Associates Inc., where he is president and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a tax accounting firm and involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Evan Wilson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience and is also involved in volunteer coaching with the First Tee of Greater DC, a charity focused on golf. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and diverse investment offerings.

David Ziffer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab in various roles since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Sarasota, Florida. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Pamela Graham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of LETIP of Howard County, a local professionals' networking group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a variety of investment programs, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, and maintains a large network of over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Steven Vozenilek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Regis Larkin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Larkin Dental Health LLC, a healthcare-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Frederick Thoms Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and PRUCO Securities. He also operates a home-based property and casualty agency related to his investment work. 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, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Kevin Moore is a Series 66 registered advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked with the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards and committees in Frederick, Maryland, including Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County and Goodwill Industries' Business & Community Advisory Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.