Joelle Gotimer is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Financial Planner at Financial Consulate from 2014 to 2016. In her role, Joelle partners with clients to organize and align their wealth as they work towards their lifetime and legacy goals. She serves as an advocate and resource, helping clients navigate Fidelity's offerings to find strategies tailored to their unique needs and objectives. Outside of her professional work, Joelle's personal interests include hiking, music, pets, and yoga.

Robert Carrozza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for 18 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Stacey Alviani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynda Hiller is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jasmine Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. 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, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs.

Jackson Heineman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Lowes Foods and DoorDash. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Crystal Barker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of advising, she owns JASCO, LLC, which is involved in agritourism and agriculture, and serves as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Chapman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Steele is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Denise Adah is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Avantax, and NASA Federal Credit Union. Denise also operates investment services through NASA Federal Investment Services under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management technologies.

Michael Calabrese is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and has previously been affiliated with Independent Financial Group and Severn Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has maintained a role since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is a business owner involved with Chesapeake Tram and Waterfront Services, LLC, and holds a notary public designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2018. Jones serves as a board member for the Fund for Education Abroad, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to underrepresented students in U.S. study abroad programs. Merrill offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program for a diverse client base, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and affiliated managers.

Sharon Lewis is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and operates a separate business, Fiscal Pink, LLC, which publishes children’s books. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers, with discretionary separately managed account options and custodial support from Pershing.

Andrew Goetz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera since 2023 and has prior experience at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of LTC Specialists, LLC, where he markets and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Clarence Murray III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, offering services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Thomas Petty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to his career in finance, Petty spent several years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and also operated a moving and hauling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services through its network of financial advisors.

Andrew Poffel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

John Burkhardt is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and has specialized programs for small business retirement plans alongside municipal and public finance capabilities.

Neyci Sued is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Sandy Spring Bank, Capital One Bank, and Check Cash Depot. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joan Livingston is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She previously worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2021 before joining RBC in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga and meditation and conducts monthly classes at the Anne Arundel County Public Library. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through various advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.