Kimberly Berry is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Heather Lakner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Palate Pleasers. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Centerpiece Boutique and Design. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Isandra Salinas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Cory Paton is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients meet their financial goals by implementing personalized, well-rounded strategies tailored to their unique situations. Cory advises on areas including corporate executive services, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Cory started his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) within the Consumer Industrial Products & Services group, where he provided tax and consulting services to large public companies. He earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 2018 and held a manager role at PwC. Cory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington & Lee University and a Masters in Accounting with a concentration in Tax Consulting from the University of Virginia. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, as well as Series 7 FINRA and Series 66 NASAA registrations. Residing in Annapolis, Maryland, Cory is active in the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition, which works to increase financial education among local residents. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys golfing, playing basketball, boating, and listening to podcasts. Cory does not provide legal or tax advice in his role at Merrill Lynch.

Seth Bergen is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, Seth gained experience as an Investment Advisor at Glass Jacobson, a Wealth Advisor at Sawyer Wealth Management, and a Financial Advisor at AIG Financial Network. Throughout his career, Seth has focused on providing client-first financial planning, working closely with clients and their families to build confident financial futures. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to pursuing clients' financial success through strong and lasting relationships. Outside of his professional work, Seth has personal interests that include fitness, golf, playing instruments, motorcycles, snowboarding, and traveling.

Irwin Sobers is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously at Merrill from 2002 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Tower Federal Credit Union and has an ownership interest in a real estate rental business. 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 and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Madison Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with the Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Decker held roles with the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joshua Wynne is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Wynne serves as a board member of The Arts Council of Calvert County, supporting local artists and art initiatives. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a broad range of advisory and investment services through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Kathleen Webster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Shore United Bank, Infinex Investments, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, and Kestra Investment Services. Webster is also involved in executive roles related to non-variable insurance with BSMG and Highland Capital. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Norris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Matthew McGehrin is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Institutional Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2007, he has focused his expertise on serving nonprofits, foundations, endowments, and individual clients. His approach emphasizes clear communication and a strategy-first mindset, beginning with comprehensive planning tailored to each client's unique goals and values, with the aim of creating portfolios that withstand market volatility and adapt to changing economic conditions and client circumstances. Matt holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. Dedicated to continuous learning, he remains proactive in adjusting client portfolios in response to market developments. In his community involvement, Matt serves on the Board of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and coordinates volunteer efforts for the Alliance's Project Clean Stream, which focuses on improving local waterways through community engagement. He resides in Annapolis with his wife and two daughters.

Margaret Kosmerl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and accumulating 35 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Flight Plan Financial Services and NGFCU Wealth Management. 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 and access to third-party asset management, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kody Slayton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones. He has served as a financial advisor with the firm since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Slayton is an assistant coach for the boys soccer program at Calvert County Public Schools in Huntingtown, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Turnock is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD. His prior experience includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various private banking roles. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in family and personal real estate businesses, holding positions such as limited partner and general partner in several investment-related entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers to meet clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Dejan Vujinovic is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 15 years of experience in wealth management, sales, and finance to his role, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies. Dejan collaborates closely with clients to develop flexible financial plans that respond to changing market conditions and provide access to Merrill's investment insights alongside Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. Dejan holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from University Paris XII. He has earned professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Fluency in Serbo-Croatian, French, and English enables him to serve a diverse client base. Committed to community engagement, Dejan participates in local volunteer activities inspired by Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community service. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys basketball, reading, soccer, and traveling.

Ryan Quigg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at RBC Wealth Management and RBC Capital Markets, as well as time spent in education and at the Baltimore County Revenue Authority. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kim Caldwell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies for clients with complex financial profiles. He primarily advises ultra-high-net-worth families, senior executives, and business owners, focusing on areas such as tax minimization, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Kim holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland College Park. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007 following his work as an analyst with JMT Engineering, Kim has worked alongside The BFCP Group to deliver tailored wealth management solutions. He serves on the boards of the Terrapin Club and the Annapolis chapter of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. Kim resides in Severna Park, Maryland, with his wife and two children. His personal interests include biking, golfing, and hunting.

Kenneth Barkman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Barkman serves as a trustee for family trusts, dedicating time to managing investment-related matters. 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 broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brian Lees is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities from 2008 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers tailored to each client's risk profile.

Caitlin Carter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.