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.

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 with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in investment-related business activities including ownership in Parnes GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu that addresses various financial needs with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools.

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 with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010. 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 various wrap fee advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment management to tailor strategies according to each client’s risk profile.

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.

Mary Ganley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Donald Collett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation established to manage expenses for registered representatives' practices. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a large client base through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Steven Hayes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Valic Financial Advisors prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and various advisory models.

Yvonne Lively is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Rice is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank and T. Rowe Price. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on finance committees and boards for several nonprofit organizations, including the Maryland SPCA, The Arc Baltimore, Shore Acres Improvement Association, and the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Phipps is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Severn Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches at Goalie Performance School in Annapolis, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Richard Lehmann is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, AXA Advisors, and First Command Financial Planning. He is based in Annapolis, MD. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Joseph Mc Spedon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Navanti Group, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.