Nicholas Sebastian is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive, goal-based wealth management strategies to individuals, families, business owners, and executives. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, estate and legacy planning coordination, tax-aware strategies, and retirement plan consulting. With two decades of experience, Nicholas holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified 401(k) Professional® (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland College Park. His approach emphasizes a holistic view of clients’ financial situations, aligning strategies with personal priorities and life stages, and maintaining a disciplined, long-term perspective. Outside his professional role, Nicholas is involved in community activities such as coaching youth sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and engaging in various recreational activities including baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, reading, and watching movies.

Jeffry Ambrose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Freeland, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its predecessor AXA Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Yale Hoffberg is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. His prior experience includes a role at Exponential Interactive, Inc. Yale is active in community and nonprofit organizations, serving on the Alumni Board of Governors for Gilman School, participating in LifeBridge Health’s Leadership Society, and sitting on the Board of Directors for Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs.

Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously spent five years at T. Rowe Price. In 2017, he had a brief role with GT Pizza. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Blaise Ahearn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Hampden Community Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad array of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering clients tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Andrew Shaffer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently an advisor at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC for one year. His other business activities have included soliciting clients for investment and annuity products at Heritage Financial Consultants. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and also works with M&T Securities since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Susan Sadler Woelper is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Kathryn Hoyle is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD. She has eight years of experience in the financial industry, including roles at Summit Financial and LPL Financial since 2018. Outside of finance, she has worked in the food service industry with Rouge Catering and Seasons Pizza, and she was also employed by Towson University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by extensive research and technology solutions.

Justin Mc Nicholas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he was involved with Homefix Custom Remodeling and Red Abbey LLC in 2017, and Kipilin Farm from 2013 to 2018. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform, enabling access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Jeffrey Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years at the firm. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Baltimore, dedicating a few hours per month to their oversight. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kevin Fusco is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Fusco Financial Associates, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs for small businesses and integrates municipal and public finance capabilities through its affiliations.

Kaitlyn Young is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she had a brief tenure at Genworth Financial, Inc. and experience at Randolph-Macon College. 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. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with access to a wide array of products through its integration with Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Michael Geppi Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KPMG and Washington Gas Light, as well as retail and service positions. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales through an insurance agency in Timonium, MD. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products, combining advisory programs with insurance sales and lending solutions.

Terri Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and also serves as a board member of the Maryland SPCA, participating in its development committee. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Synquai Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Johnson’s work background includes roles at Amazon and the University of Phoenix. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s platform.

David Massey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for five years and was affiliated with the University of Maryland for four years. Outside of finance, he serves as a sports official for adult recreational kickball and soccer games. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities.

Robert Ellrich is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic and previously spent 20 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Ellrich is also president of Ellrich Wealth Advisors, LLC and conducts insurance activities related to accident, health, disability, long-term care, and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and third-party platforms to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jason D Addario is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Flora Food Group and Sherwin-Williams and has been involved with USSF as a coach in sports and fitness since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he remains active in coaching sports and fitness activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a combination of proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party management options.

Samuel Shinn is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Northrop Grumman Corporation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.