Thomas Carter III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations with a variety of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements client-specific strategies using both in-house and third-party managers and integrates capital markets and alternative investments into its offerings.

Keith Manning is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Lighthouse Financial Services, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Kamins & Manning, P.C., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party asset managers.

Kellie Forst is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Harrell Group based in Annapolis. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, she has focused on providing holistic wealth management services by developing customized strategies that address clients’ entire financial situations. Kellie assists affluent and high net worth individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations with goals including retirement income, education planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and portfolio management. Kellie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Maryland College Park. She has earned several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach emphasizes educating clients and helping them pursue their financial objectives while managing risks prudently. Based in Millersville, Maryland, Kellie lives with her husband and son. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys cooking, interior decorating, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family. She is also affiliated with the Sigma Kappa organization.

Paul Peck Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Peck co-owns future salon franchise ventures with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized niche planning, and combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jacqueline Nicholson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Nicholson also serves as treasurer for the Saefern Saddle & Yacht Club and is involved in a family trust as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kelly Wittpenn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an Etsy store where she designs and sells print-on-demand items. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily 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 a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nicholas Peterson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving business owners, founders, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth families who face complex financial decisions related to liquidity events, concentrated stock positions, business succession, estate planning, and wealth transfer. His approach emphasizes preserving wealth, deploying capital strategically, and creating a lasting impact for future generations, with a focus on optimizing after-tax outcomes, improving cash flow, managing risk, and aligning financial decisions with clients' long-term goals. Nicholas holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He attended the United States Naval Academy before transferring to the University System of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Nicholas has been active in community involvement, contributing to programs such as the Anne Arundel County Holiday Sharing Program, Anne Arundel County Special Olympics, and youth sports organizations including Broadneck Area Youth Sports, Broadneck High School, and Cape St. Claire Youth Sports. He is also affiliated with professional organizations like the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise & Markets, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and Prince George's County Crime Solvers. In his role, Nicholas coordinates with clients' existing advisors to ensure that all aspects of their financial lives work together towards their objectives. His experience includes advanced tax-efficient wealth strategies, business succession and exit planning, estate and legacy planning, concentrated stock and liquidity event planning, real estate acquisition and financing strategies, cash management solutions, private market investment opportunities, and multi-generational wealth transfer planning.

Graham Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Bell Helicopters - Textron, and Burr & Forman LLP, as well as service at the South Carolina State House. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Rachel Land is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Safeway. 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 institutional investors.

Mark Kamins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes significant tenures at Lighthouse Financial Services and Kamins & Manning P.C., where he also provides tax preparation and accounting services. Kamins serves on the board of the nonprofit Guild of Temple Musicians. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial service network.

Cecilia Brown is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she is associated with a business entity, Jeffrey Brown, which is not investment related. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Vincent Pasko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

William Mulford III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was involved with the Naval Academy Golf Association and worked in various roles including at the University of Maryland College Park and On the Go Hosiery. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning advice through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Parnes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in investment-related activities through ownership in Parnes GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters.

Tyler Yoder is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in the Annapolis branch. In this role, he supports aligned advisors and their clients in navigating financial journeys. His areas of focus include investment strategy, retirement planning, tax efficient investing, and multigenerational family wealth planning. Tyler has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. He began his career there as a Financial Representative, then worked as a Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys reading and practicing yoga.

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 at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She has held positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010, and previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Michele holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

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.

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.