Larry Lavorini is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Thomas Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Charles Bailey is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Chapin Davis, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his parents' estate. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Charlotte Wall is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently works with Cetera and has held roles at Premier Planning Group and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she performs managerial and client service duties at Premier Planning Group and is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Timothy Grossman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stevensville, MD, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including long tenure at VALIC Financial Advisors and more recent roles at Agia and Osaic Wealth. Grossman serves on the board of Consider the Lily, a nonprofit organization focused on rescuing girls from sexual abuse and trafficking. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its network of advisors with model portfolios, third-party management, and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.

Douglas Potash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Osaic FS, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a social networking group called Shidoobee with StonesDoug. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

John Wirth Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was employed at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Henry Chalkley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman Emeritus and advisor to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Private Golf Club Conference. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Garrett Phillips is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at NewDay USA and HomeBuyer Connections, among others. He also works as a business processor and paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joel Dovi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Paul Burdett III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation. He joined Raymond James in 2026 and has prior experience working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Smartlink Group. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Amanda Mc Gehrin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Trident Funding and has experience in yacht sales from positions at Bluewater Yacht Sales and Annapolis Yacht Sales. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Andrew Hickey III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Truist Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, where he engages in insurance sales and financial planning. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party manager strategies across a complex affiliate network.

Scott Martin is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as the personal representative for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, operating with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Andrew Kadala is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also an investment advisor at Fishing Creek Financial LLC, a financial services business he has been involved with since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Fred Sherrill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank since 2017 and RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in a residential real estate development company as managing director and is an active owner of a small private company related to interior design. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Andrew Dans is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Ameriprise, American General Life Insurance, and AIG Capital Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process with a five-member committee and uses tax-aware strategies alongside defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.

Paul Burdett Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and Capitalist Investment Services from 2004 to 2024. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Jessica Costello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Annapolis, Maryland. She assists clients in creating personalized strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women's wealth, and retirement income. Jessica emphasizes placing the client at the center of the wealth management process by discussing individual concerns and priorities to develop meaningful financial goals and corresponding investment strategies. Jessica began her career in the securities industry in 1996 with Legg Mason and joined The O'Malley Stansbury Group at Merrill in 2010. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her team has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Residing in Annapolis with her husband Tom and son Jack, Jessica enjoys skiing, boating, and watching the Washington Capitals. She is also involved in the community through participation in the organization Clothing Our Kids.

John Barnes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2010 and is associated with The Barnes Group and Capitalist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Barnes manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.