Atealem Ford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized investment advice to a diverse clientele including individuals, families, non-profit and for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, women business owners, executives, and families navigating sudden wealth across the United States. Atealem holds a Bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland – UC. She has earned 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). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, equity compensation services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and personal retirement planning. Outside of her professional work, Atealem is involved in community organizations such as the Annapolis Rotary Club and Maryland Hall, and volunteers with several local centers and nonprofits including Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Center. Her personal interests include cooking, baking, painting, football, and spending time with her family.

Michele Mayo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment management to tailor strategies according to each client’s risk profile.

Kevin Bruening is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Patuxent River Commission and is on the board of directors for the Village of River Hill Community Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk profiles. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Themba Magagula is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including Capital One Advisors, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a repair business. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gina Weltlinger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Christopher Accinelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mary Ganley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Donald Collett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation established to manage expenses for registered representatives' practices. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a large client base through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Yvonne Lively is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. 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 and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Rice is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank and T. Rowe Price. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on finance committees and boards for several nonprofit organizations, including the Maryland SPCA, The Arc Baltimore, Shore Acres Improvement Association, and the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Phipps is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Severn Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches at Goalie Performance School in Annapolis, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Ernest Burley Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for 16 years and State Farm Investment Management for three years. Burley serves as president of the nonprofit V.I.T.A.L. Provisions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm supports a broad range of customized and model portfolio strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Lehmann is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, AXA Advisors, and First Command Financial Planning. He is based in Annapolis, MD. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Joseph Mc Spedon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Navanti Group, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Brian Misterek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2021 and previously spent seven years with Valic Financial Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without managing client portfolios directly. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Mark Frederick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for seven years with the AA County Department of Recreation and Parks. 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 clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lisa Kittner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Pablo Alvarado Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Carlos Wilder III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual 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 established tools and models to support tailored financial strategies, primarily functioning in an advisory capacity.

Tammie Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Williams has a side business managing a VRBO rental property in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.