Sean Kavanagh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2001. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Thompson II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Harmony Grove Farm, LLC and Harmony Grove Farm Management, LLC, which hold farm land and related assets. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Douglas Sunday is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns an Etsy shop called Sundays In The Woodshop, where he makes and sells small wooden items. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers personalized, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Troy Elser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he owns Elser Wealth Management LLC and serves as a trustee and partner in several investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that address various financial needs using Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

David Seifert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for several trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, with a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

David Purcell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Bank of America and entrepreneurial ventures such as The Baltimore Whiskey Company LLC and Purcell Masonry. 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 institutions.

David Barnes is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements customized strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a broad capital-markets platform and affiliated asset managers.

Joseph Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has 13 years of industry experience. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Kilberg is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating customized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals, with a focus on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Drawing on over 11 years of experience, Jared works closely with clients across different life stages, supporting them in long-term financial planning as they save for retirement and plan for their future. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He adheres to a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop flexible financial strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Jared is involved in community organizations such as Repair the World (Baltimore) and The League of People. He enjoys biking, cooking, music, photography, reading, running—including running marathons—and traveling. Jared lives with his family and their pets in Baltimore, where he can often be found running around the city or cycling in northern Baltimore County.

Matthew Aversa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Maller Wealth Advisors, Inc., offering a range of insurance products, and serves on the golf committee board for Pathfinders for Autism, a charitable organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and managed-account platforms to construct portfolios with various investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Bryan Costabile is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Enterprise LLC and in sports-related roles with the Premier Lacrosse League, Under Armour, and the Washington Commanders. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sports coaching and owns Icecap Sports Club in Maryland. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a large advisor network.

Craig Gayhardt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SOJAC Ventures LLC, an investment-related business based in Cockeysville, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Marc Pushkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at New England Securities for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Pushkin & Pushkin, Inc., acts as an expert witness in actuarial matters for divorce and personal injury cases, and is involved in tax preparation and fiduciary duties related to a profit-sharing plan. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Gavin Stringer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kathleen Counts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a small family-run internet-based training company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Pollitt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017. Prior to this, he was with SMH Capital Advisors Inc. and Sanders Morris Harris Inc. from 2001 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Pollitt is involved in officiating softball and baseball games and serves as a softball coach at Perryville High School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients' risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers.

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.

Patrick Carr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

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.

Karen Pomeroy Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2004, bringing over 20 years of experience in executive sales, marketing, and business development at a major consumer products company and an internet start-up. Karen specializes in working with busy corporate executives and business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is involved in professional organizations such as NextUp and the Procter & Gamble Alumni, and engages in community activities with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, University of Michigan Alumni Association - Charlotte, and the Women's Impact Fund in Charlotte. Residing in Lake Norman with her husband and two daughters, Karen values fitness, health, golf, and community service. She helps clients create customized financial strategies designed around their goals and aspirations, emphasizing preparation for both opportunities and potential challenges throughout their financial lives.