Alysson Krchnavy is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked for a total of 18 years. She is currently based in Aberdeen, MD. 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 more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she held various roles across education, retail, and hospitality sectors. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and integrates internal research and technology in its advisory process.

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 currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Raymond James & Associates, NETNA, and Signal Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, Lydia is involved in social media activities with Amazon.com, LLC. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity in various capacities since 2016, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Prior to Fidelity, she worked for T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. for 15 years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Advanced Financial Consultants. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Advanced Tax, Accounting & Software Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. Its platform offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Melissa Harbold is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 2004, focusing on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola College in Maryland and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner in 2008. She holds additional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is involved in multiple professional and community organizations, serving as the current chair of the Port Deposit Historic Area Commission and a member and past president of the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. She also participates with the St. Margaret School Home and School Association. Melissa is married and has two children.

Adam Freeland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and independent insurance agent at Harford Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, providing tailored investment solutions across various custody platforms and discretionary options.

Michael Blum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Aberdeen, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers and provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, Charles Schwab since 2022, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.