Elizabeth Wise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently holds a position at M&T Bank since 2019. Prior to her financial career, she gained experience in the hospitality industry with Maggie's Restaurant and Full Moon Pub & Grill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Renee Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Owings Mills, MD, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, her work history includes roles at Kennedy Personnel Services, IPS Lynx, MGM Resorts International, and Maryland Live! Casino. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts trivia events on a part-time basis for Charm City Trivia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Beschner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including multiple engagements with Chapelgate Presbyterian Church and a role at Liberty University. He is the owner of Besch Inc, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Patric Barnhart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Eldersburg, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including previous roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and AXA Advisors. Barnhart is involved in fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Cramer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Long Fence Company for seven years and held positions at McDaniel College and Dicks Sporting Goods. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Ring is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pikesville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with his local condominium association and serves as power of attorney and estate executor for a family member. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Brenna Baim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she held various roles in education and hospitality, including positions at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and several restaurants. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology to support its investment management.

John Maienshein is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based and separately managed account strategies under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation via BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martin Krist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include MML Investors Services, MassMutual, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting business under MK Enterprises in Pennsylvania. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Aaron Puckett is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2010. Based in Westminster, MD, he is involved in a small farm operation where he annually sells a limited number of steers. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Deborah Williams is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through its national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jacob Harris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Harford Financial Group and has a background that includes time at Loyola University Maryland and Harford County Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Gottlieb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Woodhome Insurance Podcast and High Stakes Drive, Inc. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

William Perryman III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, BANK of AMERICA, N.A., and Merrill. He is also involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic automation in its advisory process.

Hillel Goldman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pikesville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Goldman serves as a board member for the Foundation of the Preservation of Perpetuation of Torah Laws and Customs, providing input upon request. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple TAMPs and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Zachary Nerenberg is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise and previously held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, PetSmart, and Heritage Benefit Consultants. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage services.

Amy Boland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a registered team member at TrueGuidance Holdings, LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Custance Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Reisterstown, MD, holding the CFP® designation with 23 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation rental property in Tannersville, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Glenn Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years and has been associated with Livingston Financial Group since 2002. He is also the owner of GL&ML, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and uses model portfolios and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Dionnie Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equinox, and T. Rowe Price. She is the sole proprietor of Dionnie Speaks LLC, a writing and speaking business focused on blog content and retail services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.