John Harding is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms including Specialized Advisors, Secure Investment Management, and J.D. Mellberg Financial. Harding also owns a non-investment business focused on the sale of insurance and indexed annuities. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through various account types and model portfolios, supporting a large advisor network with platform services and maintaining relationships with insurance and banking channels.

Daniel Menendez is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for twelve years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Michael Cox is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2014 and is currently associated with Pathway Wealth Partners, where he also holds ownership. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers advisors discretion in portfolio construction and manages model portfolios through a structured due-diligence process.

Felix Loredo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked since 2015. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management, overseeing minor maintenance and rent collection for several residential properties. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Gabriel Adams is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Truist since 2012. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements and uses AI-enabled research tools to support investment decisions.

Amy Melenson is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2024, with prior experience at Peraton and a longstanding role at U.S. Capitol Police. Outside of financial services, she is a consultant for Pampered Chef, offering kitchen and household products through direct sales. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Robert Brewer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 25 years and was affiliated with Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years. Brewer is a CPA and serves as a board member of the Bryans Road Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Loving is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent ten years at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Leanne Lakes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Chaney Sims is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waldorf, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sims worked at Greystar and has been involved with The Vegan Club from 2022 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Theodore Secor is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with The Calverton School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shelley Hall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Notary Public in Huntingtown, Maryland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. 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.

Justin Atkinson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Eagle Environmental Solutions and Infinity Restoration. Outside of his advisory role, he owned a home improvement consulting business, Homepro Contractors LLC, which he is currently transitioning to a new owner. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Linda Sims is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ashfield Health Care from 2016 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Kling is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Plata, MD, where she has worked since 2020. She has five years of industry experience and concurrently serves in the DC Air National Guard as a flight attendant, responsible for transporting U.S. leaders globally and supervising six troops. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Mc Donough is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Leonardtown, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2004 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managed account strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm has a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and operates under a fiduciary standard when providing advisory services.

Ernesto Espejo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in White Plains, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Espejo serves as a board member for Spring Dell Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization in La Plata, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Reese Mona is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Mona serves as an assistant men's basketball coach at Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and global research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through a combination of direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gary Vaughan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in residential real estate as a property owner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and processes.