Steven Ringer is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience across various Truist entities since 2018 and began his advisory role in 2026. Prior to Truist, he worked at Dentz Inc - Dennys from 2015 to 2018. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by advanced research and inter-affiliate integration.

Kathryn Nevin is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and Stuart Financial Group for seven years and spent one year at New Day USA. Outside of advising, she serves as a power of attorney and executor for a client. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services is a large firm managing over $122 billion in assets, offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach combining passive and active strategies, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Brett Sause is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Easton, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Atlantic Financial Group, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial advising, he operates maritime-related businesses including professional captain services, charter cruises, and produces "Marine Minute," a video and podcast series for the maritime community. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base of individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions across multiple program types and maintains a predominately non-discretionary asset management approach.

Scott Eglseder is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2009 and is also president and sole owner of Eglseder Retirement Specialists, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Joseph Opalski is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Voya Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a mix of in-house and external strategists, delivering customized investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Justin Emmert is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Pathway Wealth Partners. Prior to these roles, he worked at M&T Securities for six years. Emmert spends a portion of his time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm offers various investment platforms and model portfolios while supporting advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Tracy Simpkins is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

Tobin Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and has worked within related New York Life entities since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations across a diverse client base, including retirement investors and plan sponsors.

Charles Pritchett is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial plans that address clients' unique ambitions, including education funding, retirement lifestyle planning, and long-term family goals. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in investment management to help clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning. Mr. Pritchett holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Salisbury University. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Kara Burt is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes multiple tenures at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as a brief period at Raymond James & Associates. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at Salisbury University. 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. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Hill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Prior to that, he was employed at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner in a private alternative investment firm and serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines investment advisory with other financial services, including estate planning and corporate financial plans.

Lou Satchell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Easton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. Satchell serves as a board member for Shore Regional Health. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, covering traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Katherine Knapp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 22 years of experience to her role. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, retirement income planning, and addressing the unique financial needs of women. Katherine emphasizes a personalized approach to financial advising, collaborating with clients to identify their priorities and create tailored plans that align with their long-term goals. Her expertise extends beyond investment management to include guiding clients through the complexities of life changes and financial transitions. Katherine focuses on key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, assisting clients in navigating these areas while maintaining clarity and direction. Katherine holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an Accredited Certificate from Chesapeake College. Outside of her professional work, Katherine enjoys boating, hiking, running, and spending time with her family, particularly at her vacation home near Deep Creek Lake.

Aaron Gabrielian is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at MFP Strategies and Morgan Stanley. He holds board positions with several local organizations, including the Mid-Shore Community Foundation and University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, where he chairs the Finance Committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party managers and offers access to alternative investments alongside integrated lending and cash management solutions.

Blake Saulsbury is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the restaurant industry, including at Tiger Lily Restaurant and Docs Sunset Grille. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David Jullie is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at OSAIC since 2018, Signator Investors from 2016 to 2018, and Jullie & Associates, PA since 2004. Outside of advising, he is involved in youth sports as a coach and manager for the Cutler Bay Sports Association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a variety of security types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

James Mc Cleery is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Easton, Maryland, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a distinctive operational structure integrating advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

John Elmes III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and RSM US LLP, among other roles. Prior to his finance career, he was employed at Annapolis Boat Sales and Golf Galaxy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a broad range of financial products and services.