Sean Tully is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has been with City National Bank since 2017. 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 various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing in-house and third-party investment managers.

Patrick Pollard is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2024. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, with overlapping tenures spanning over two decades. He is a board member and part of the investment sub-committee for the Community Foundation of Harford County, serves on the board of the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation, and is chairman of the Greater Harford Committee, a business advocacy group in Harford County, MD. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services to individuals, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategies using both in-house and third-party investment managers, with various program structures and services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Patricia Soto is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with First Command Financial Planning and related entities for over two decades before joining Cambridge in 2021. Soto is also the owner of My Shepherd Financial, a private advisory practice. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent professionals, using various portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Thomas O'Conor is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2020. He is also involved in private wealth management through his ownership in Thomas O'Connor LLC and partial ownership and co-trustee roles in SCO Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Ryan Kenny is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2021. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Ryan works closely with his clients to develop personalized and comprehensive financial plans, focusing on the needs of affluent clients. He brings over a decade of experience in financial consulting and utilizes Fidelity's resources to support his clients' unique financial goals. Ryan emphasizes building strong relationships by getting to know his clients and their families personally, aiming to serve as a trusted advisor across generations. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Cheryl Palumbo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, where she has worked since 2009. She has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Saints Peter and Paul Church Finance Council and is involved as a director and board member in a physician’s office partnership. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client goals and risk tolerances.

Craig Lestner is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and notary public through The Legacy Group, where he has been active since 2005. Additionally, he is a committee member of the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing various portfolio management platforms and including both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brian Griffin is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity, where he has held various consultant roles since 2021. His career progression at Fidelity includes positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant 1, and currently as a Financial Consultant since 2024. Brian's professional approach centers on developing financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual needs. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are, respecting their decisions and boundaries, and collaborating to design custom financial plans. His goal is to build relationships that extend beyond professional interactions, fostering a personalized and comfortable environment. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as biking, fitness, hiking, kayaking, music, and parenthood.

Karl Porter is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. Karl holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation earned in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He is also a Retirement Benefits Consultant and a member of a specialized group of Merrill Financial Advisors registered with the Firm's Defined Contribution Investment Consulting (DCIC) platform. Karl is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, values-based and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial services, Karl gained extensive experience in the real estate industry. He attended Boston University and received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Atlantic. Additionally, he has worked as a researcher for The Smithsonian Institution. In 2023, Karl was recognized as a member of The Pearce Group on the FORBES "Top 100 Private Wealth Teams in America" list. Outside of his professional work, Karl enjoys boating, fishing, football, reading, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Aaron Kelly is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research resources.

Joshua Ernest is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously held roles at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is an owner and partner at Reefer Madness, LLC, a business involved in the sales of live coral reef animals. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Dale Harris is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and food service, as well as involvement with a basketball camp. He serves as Co-Head of the Finance Committee for the Albert Cesky Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit providing college scholarships to student athletes in Harford County. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Gerrit Shuffstall is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a unique perspective to financial advising, having transitioned from a career in architecture to finance in 2014. Gerrit specializes in guiding young couples and emerging professionals who are accumulating wealth, helping them develop integrated strategies to achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Gerrit also has experience serving clients in the aerospace and defense industry and those facing liquidity events due to mergers and acquisitions. Gerrit holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications and Marketing from Mercyhurst University and a Master's degree from the School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University. Additionally, he is involved in managing 401k development and design, providing investment recommendations, and educating plan participants. Beyond his professional work, Gerrit is active in the Towson neighborhood community association and coaches youth sports such as baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. He also serves as an assistant scout master for Scouting USA Troop 729 and volunteers with community greening and tree planting activities. Gerrit resides in the Anneslie neighborhood with his wife, Margaret, and their two children.

Andrew Fletcher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, having worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and M&T Securities, Inc. since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Gary Moulsdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is the owner of GKM Holdings, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

William Watson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Watson also markets his financial planning and advisory services under the name Frame Wealth Partners. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Colin Meeks is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. He is based in Baltimore, MD and holds the Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home-based vending business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Li Wen Kang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Towson office since December 2010. He has extensive experience spanning from 1992 to 2010 in investment banking and money management, having worked in New York, London, and Baltimore. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Li holds a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves on several professional boards, including the Baltimore School for the Arts Board of Trustees—where he is Vice Chair and leads the strategic planning committee—Shriver Hall Concert Series, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Foundation. Fluent in Chinese and English, Li lives in Baltimore with his wife and their twin boys. Outside of work, he enjoys music, traveling, spending time with his family, sports as a spectator, podcasts on sports and culture, and Friday movie nights.

Bryon Epple is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and more recently at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Epple serves as treasurer for a local community soccer program. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services.

Richard Faraone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.