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 JT Mummert, Community Services Group, and Drumgoole Financial Services. Before entering the financial sector, she worked in theatre and retail. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages personal business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. He has 13 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including M&T Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance, 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 a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with research and technology tools.

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 Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Timonium, MD, where he has 13 years of experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

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 seven 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 website product maintenance and search engine optimization for Intercon Truck Equipment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Russell Smouse is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2023 and has previous roles including positions at ASPIRE Continuing Education and Loyola University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party investment managers, emphasizing customizable portfolio management and integrated capital markets resources.

Lauren Kaufman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor delivering food for DoorDash. Merrill 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 institutions. The firm combines internal and third-party management teams to implement trading and account administration across a range of asset allocation approaches.

Jeremy Kober is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner with The Pearce Group. In his role, he focuses on investment planning and serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant. Jeremy coordinates clients' personal financial planning with their other professional advisers and employs analytical tools such as cash flow analysis, net worth analysis, and customized investment planning to help clients understand the impact of their financial decisions on their future. Jeremy has been in the investment industry since 2001 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, he has earned the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designation from The Retirement Advisor University in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education, the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation from the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts, and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jeremy holds a bachelor's degree from McDaniel College. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy is involved with Forest Hill Lacrosse and Jarrettsville Lacrosse and enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, football, gardening, reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Heidelbach is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. for 25 years and had brief tenures at Db Usa Core Corporation and a period of unemployment before joining Baird in 2021. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.