Melissa Harbold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 2004, the year she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola College in Maryland. Melissa holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Melissa is actively involved in her community, serving as the current chair of the Port Deposit Historic Area Commission and as a past president of the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network, where she remains a member. She also participates in the St. Margaret School Home and School Association. Melissa is married to Brad, her high school sweetheart, and they have two children. Her personal interests include baseball, boating, cooking, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

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 at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

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.

John Darlington III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Inc. for seven years and is currently involved with SeaHawk Investments LLC, which he owns and serves as CEO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a municipal advisor affiliation that is uncommon among large institutional firms.

Julia Wagner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Drumgoole Financial Services, JT Mummert, and Community Services Group, as well as experience outside finance in theater and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Kevin Hoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First National Bank, Prosperity Home Loans, and Stearns Lending, as well as a period of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of about 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Colin Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in healthcare and soccer-related organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

Robert Symonds is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years. Symonds maintains business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

James Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Long & Foster, and Kline Capital Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a soccer referee since 1999. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Liguori is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Raymond James and Armory Financial in 2019. Liguori is also the CEO of Liguori Financial 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, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and has specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

James Sterling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Sterling serves as a trustee managing investment accounts for a family trust and oversees distributions in accordance with the trust’s terms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary consulting based on risk profiling and modeling tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized offerings including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Michelle Mullinix is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Mullinix also provides client and account support as a registered assistant with Fuchs Financial, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and corporate investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Sean Buoye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Timonium, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Otakie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients, including affluent families, professionals, and business owners, to provide goals-based wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Working alongside his business partner and a team of specialists, he delivers customized advice and a disciplined investing approach to help clients optimize their financial resources. Since entering the financial services industry in 2005 and joining Merrill in 2008, Daniel has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has been involved with the American Heart Association as a Fundraising Coordinator and Team Coach from 2009 to 2020. He also enjoys hiking, music, reading, and watching movies.

Michael Johnson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging internal research and external partnerships across a range of investment strategies.

Jeffrey Black is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge since 2007 and also serves as president of The Legacy Group, Inc., which provides consulting services to nonprofits. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

David Martin is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 25 years, where he assists clients and their families with understanding and working towards their financial objectives. He utilizes Fidelity's technology and resources to help clients create, implement, and maintain their financial plans. Prior to his current role at Fidelity, David held positions as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant within the firm, and earlier worked as a Financial Planner at Raymond James and Associates. His experience spans various financial planning and consulting roles, providing him with a broad understanding of the financial services industry. Outside of his professional work, David has interests in fitness, golf, and reading.

David Adams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., based in Towson, MD, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a self-storage facility through MEAD Investments LLC. David is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches as well as tax and goal-management overlays.

Jeffrey Niedzwiecki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operations and website product maintenance for Intercon Truck Equipment. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.