Christopher Elmonus is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bearlight Marketing, Fairview, and Wake Forest University. 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.

Kathie Okun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, Inc. Okun is owner and president of Okun Financial Group Inc., which offers accident, health, disability, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance products. She also serves as a board member of Enterprising Women. 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 other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent three years at Kestra Financial Services, Inc., while maintaining his own CPA practice, MacDonald & Weber, P.A., since 1984. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Spigelmire is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, American Family Insurance, and Merrill. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios.

Jamie Hoch is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Hoch worked at Bank of America N.A. and has held various roles in sectors including real estate and retail. Merrill, along 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Tejeda is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His background includes various roles, such as involvement with Loyola University Maryland Athletics and work in digital media and refrigeration before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Clinton Stephenson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Forest Hill, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2026 after 12 years at BNSF Railway. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Mark Namvary is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Forest Hill, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

James Lowry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Gue is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to understand their unique short and long-term goals and helps build customized financial plans. His approach emphasizes forming strong relationships and delivering a high level of trust and reliability. Matthew has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to that, he held several positions at T. Rowe Price from 2013 to 2021, including Financial Consultant, Manager, Investment Specialist, Specialist, and In-Plan Representative. This experience has provided him with a broad understanding of financial consulting and investment management.

Marcus Grubb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a Financial Advisor since 2001 and brings extensive experience in helping clients pursue a wide range of financial objectives, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Marcus graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1998 with a degree in Economics. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Marcus is also a qualified Portfolio Manager able to build and manage personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. A lifelong resident of Harford County, Maryland, Marcus grew up in Havre De Grace and currently lives in Fallston with his wife Kysa and son Noah. He is involved in community activities, including past participation in the local Lion’s Club. In his personal time, Marcus enjoys cooking, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Taylor Currie is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to joining Merrill, Taylor held roles at Bank of America, Warby Parker, and Optum (United Health Group). 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, and institutional investors.

Elizabeth Bafford is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Calvert Impact, Inc. for 12 years, UBS Financial Services for two years, and currently also at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Purvi Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and worked at Pillai Coaching Institute for five years. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its affiliated entities, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in computer services and software development through Step3, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Joseph Brusak is a financial advisor with Cetera possessing 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax and his own CPA firm, Bluemount Financial, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. He is the owner of Bluemount Financial, a certified public accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Kara Mikotowicz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with local Financial Consultants to understand clients' financial situations and assist them in working toward their financial goals. She focuses on helping clients develop financial plans tailored to their priorities and aspirations. Kara's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at American Wealth Strategy Group from 2021 to 2022, a Senior Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2020 to 2021, and a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2019 to 2020. Through these positions, she has gained experience in financial advising and consulting. Outside of her professional work, Kara enjoys family activities, football, golf, pets, reading, and traveling.

Ronald Greene Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and has operated Greene Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in art and painting through his business, Ron Greene Art. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management programs supported by technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

James Metzbower Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Founders Financial Securities 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Danijta Torres Harris is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Towson, MD, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she has maintained a long-term position at Sheraton Baltimore North 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.