Steven Ackerson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently at Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Swatta is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and also works with City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active partner in an investment farm operation in Annapolis, Maryland. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services through a variety of advisory programs that utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Byrne is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of fee-based advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Mckee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and was previously with Home Savings of America starting in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Ellen Shiery is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, as well as other professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ellen earned her Bachelor's degree from Wesley College. With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Ellen works with a diverse clientele including business owners, executives, real estate professionals, and successful individuals facing significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, or the sale of a business. She specializes in areas like college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Ellen emphasizes clear communication and education in her client relationships, aiming to build trust and help clients feel informed and confident in their financial decisions. Beyond her professional role, Ellen is actively involved in community organizations such as Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, Junior League of Annapolis, and the Rotary Club of Annapolis. She also participates in initiatives like the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition and the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation. Her personal interests include antiquing, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, knitting and crocheting, reading, and traveling.

Stephen Root is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Elizabeth Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Jay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Severn School in Severna Park, MD, where he participates in investment committee meetings overseeing endowment and scholarship funds. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, utilizing an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including a Plan Level Investment Selection 3(38) option, and features a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Madeline Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously held roles with Salisbury University Admissions and Bridges Restaurant. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Logan McGuire is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with local advisors to support clients in addressing their ongoing financial needs and implementing strategic plans. His approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities, analyzing their current financial situations, and partnering with them to develop strategies aimed at achieving their goals. Logan joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 as a Financial Representative and has held roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant. Through these positions, he has gained experience in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Logan has interests in baseball, golf, hiking, kayaking, and reading.

Joshua Groce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently transitioned to the financial industry with one year of experience and previously worked in education and public service, including roles at Bowie State University, Prince George's Community College, and The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Patrick Wilbert is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and was previously with Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Wilbert is also a partner at Premier Planning Wealth Management and serves as an insurance specialist offering life, health, and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Andrew Mergler II is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting founders, senior executives, and professionals in the private equity ecosystem with managing complex personal wealth situations that often arise during major inflection points such as business sales, equity compensation, recapitalizations, and carried interest events. His expertise includes concentrated, illiquid, and complex asset management, with a focus on executive compensation, tax minimization strategies, and portfolio management. Andrew utilizes Merrill's proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ tool to provide comprehensive financial planning that integrates investment management, tax strategies, estate planning, and liquidity management. He also provides access to Bank of America Private Bank trust and estate planning services as well as credit, lending, and banking convenience and coordinates with clients' outside advisors to align financial and legacy plans. Andrew holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include adventure sports, boating, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Cynthia Barbieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an advisory board member for Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries under Bank of America client agreements.

Osborne Christensen Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation starting in 1977. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Delmarva Senior Care, a non-investment-related employment role. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Andrea Beegle is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with six years of industry experience. She worked at 1,000 Days from 2015 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2019. Andrea serves as a board member of the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-supported model portfolios and technology-driven tools.

Alana Keeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mitchell Haugh is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, his background includes roles at Pennsylvania State University and various other employers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Judge is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified strategies.

James Dunn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.