Stephanie Muhl is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an office assistant at Hunt Valley Truck and Trailer, where she handles payroll, accounting, human resources, budgeting, and marketing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on model portfolios constructed through proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

John Lackovic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Phoenix, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at M and T Securities since 2009 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Bryan Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of professionals focused on providing investment management and personalized financial advice to individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Bryan specializes in delivering customized guidance across multiple generations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary’s College. In 2019, Bryan was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, based on a selection process that included industry experience, client retention, and compliance reviews.

Alan Vassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Walker Station Homeowners Association and is a board member of the Ritz Condominium Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alysson Krchnavy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors.

Carl Strozyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and leads The Small Business Group, where he provides accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Strozyk is also an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements, with both proprietary models and access to third-party managers.

Denise Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Moran & Associates in the Towson, MD office, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works primarily with professional women and couples seeking guidance in managing their financial futures. Denise’s clients are often balancing careers and family responsibilities and look for clarity and security in their financial plans as they progress through different life stages. Denise specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. She begins with a comprehensive wealth plan to understand the purpose of each client’s assets and develops an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term objectives. Denise holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and participates in the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. Outside of work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

James Hodges is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and managers to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Cory Labre serves as a Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies strategic financial planning to help clients secure and grow their wealth, focusing on creating personalized Wealth Management strategies tailored to individual life goals and circumstances. His approach integrates comprehensive considerations such as tax minimization, investment portfolio construction, insurance benefits, estate planning, gifting, and charitable giving. With experience in areas including education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment clients, and retirement income, Cory combines his expertise with his background as a lifelong hockey player and coach. This team-oriented perspective informs his commitment to prioritizing clients' interests and addressing a full range of financial challenges and opportunities. Cory holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also involved in his community as a youth ice hockey coach. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, ice hockey, ice skating, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Bernard Muth is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years. In addition to his role at OSAIC, he is the owner of Gernon Muth & Associates, a business offering employee benefits such as accident and health insurance, fixed annuities, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Frederick Ehrsam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Ehrsam is a partner in Calluna Vineyards and operates Ehrsam Wealth Strategies LLC, a support company. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Maura Stump is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Baird, she held various roles in education and retail sectors, including positions with Kelly Education and Walgreens. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a range of separately managed account programs. Baird employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Penny Huff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lydia Ruppenthal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, INC, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with social media activities for Amazon.com, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Carly Hughes is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carly worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2018. Throughout her career, Carly has focused on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs, values, and objectives. She collaborates with clients to co-create customized financial plans that address both their short-term priorities and long-term financial goals, aiming to provide confidence and clarity in their financial decisions.

Carl Osterman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2002 and affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Osterman serves as a committee member on the investment committee of Broadmead, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Margo Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction that combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic methodologies.

Grant Dircks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for six years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alec Mouring is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed annuities and traditional life insurance, and he also provides notary services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of investment tools and platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nicole Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through a separate business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.