John Nistler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns John R Nistler LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, supported by internal and third-party research and a variety of portfolio management tools.

Scott Marsden is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals and changing market conditions. His approach integrates investment insights from Merrill and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Scott's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma from Haddon Township High School. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys boating, drawing and sketching, hunting, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Robert Whiteside III is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Navy Federal Investment Services, Navy Federal Financial Group, Bank of America, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. He is a co-owner of a condo in Greensboro, NC, which he assists in managing. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

William Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 13 years. He is involved with the ESF Dream Camp Foundation in Bryn Manor, PA. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Justin Bowmaker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in automobile racing. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to provide written financial recommendations.

Richard Cox Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent 12 years at Farmers Financial Solutions. Cox is also the owner of Sentinels Financial Group LLC, a support company and insurance agency based in Severna Park, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through client collaboration and supported by extensive research and asset-allocation analysis.

Andrew Nurmi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop foundational financial strategies tailored to their goals and unique needs throughout their lives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to his career in financial services, Andrew worked as an Independent Insurance Investigator, Appraiser, and Adjuster at Johns Eastern Company from 2012 to 2021. His experience spans financial consulting and insurance investigation, providing a broad perspective on client needs and risk management. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys baseball, golf, spending time with family, and caring for pets.

Lee Bollhorst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally plays in a band on weekends. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Laurette Dearden is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including Avantax and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, serving over 800,000 clients and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Alejandra Dominguez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Navy Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank, Capital One Bank, and a decade running Jireh Printing & Graphics, LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Garrett Conn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2018, he worked for Northwestern Mutual and Enterprise Holdings. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers various asset management programs alongside educational seminars.

Taylan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Deirdre Shafe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2023. Prior to this role, she gained experience as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022, and a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021, all within Fidelity Investments. She began her financial career as a Teller at Bank of America from 2003 to 2004. Her professional approach centers on creating tailored financial plans that address the specific situations and needs of her clients. She aims to simplify investing to help clients feel comfortable and confident in pursuing their financial goals. Beyond her current roles, Deirdre served as a Board Member and Treasurer for Spa Creek Conservancy, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Deirdre's personal interests include art, horseback riding, parenthood, and traveling.

Casey Thrush is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis. He works with both families and individuals to help them reach their financial goals through a disciplined long-term approach to wealth creation. Casey and his team focus on various client areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment. Casey holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of New Hampshire, where he also played four years on the Men's Division I Ice Hockey team. Prior to college, he attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. After playing professional ice hockey for two years, he transitioned to financial advising and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role, Casey aims to help clients pursue their financial goals related to retirement, education, legacy, and healthcare planning. He and his team follow the Merrill tradition of community involvement, volunteering with organizations they serve. Outside of work, Casey enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family on the Eastern Shore where he grew up.

Tara Guido is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she worked at Valic Financial Advisors for nine years and also had roles at Agia and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Princess in Process, a business that designs and sells inspirational materials. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Cole Allsopp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and draws on his personal and professional experience owning and running a small business to guide clients through financial transitions, including moving from peak earnings to achieving financial well-being and independence. Cole’s areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Annapolis with his wife Liz and their daughter Vivien, Cole volunteers for local maritime organizations and spends his free time on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.

Alexis Lecouras is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Ocasio IV is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He previously served seven years in the U.S. Army with the Department of Defense at TSC Central MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.