Amelia Hogle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including positions at the Maryland General Assembly and the University of Maryland. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for Voices for Children and co-owns ArtMelia, a business involved in illustrating children's books and designing university club t-shirts. 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 retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Timothy Cerny is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life and disability insurance with several financial partner groups. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Shane Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Bethesda Wealth Planning Group and Georgetown Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience in construction and education, having worked at Cherry Hill Construction Company and Madison Public Schools. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Matthew Roberts is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as the first point of contact and trusted confidant for clients and their families. He and his team manage every aspect of clients' financial lives, delivering a comprehensive service aimed at providing lasting financial security and building generational wealth. Matthew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His approach incorporates robust investment management, tax optimization strategies, retirement and income planning, estate and legacy coordination, lending solutions, and ongoing financial guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. Matthew treats every client relationship with the same care and attention he would give to his own family. His personal interests include football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Rodney Sams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Eldersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Truist Bank, M&T Bank, Belk, and GameStop. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Limitless Volleyball Club, assisting the head coach with training and team support. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Veals is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Veals attended the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Raitzyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022 and previously spent nine years at Christopher J. Seling and Associates, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he also provides tax services as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Goldberg previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with a wide range of investment options.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

David Hemler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brad Schwartz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns B Squared Capital, an LLC unrelated to Ameriprise investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nicholas Cascarino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked in various roles including at Longhorn Steakhouse and Candoris, and had teaching engagements at Shippensburg University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Adair III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2002 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Nolan Walchko is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

David Hedrick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and prior experience at Smith Bus Service. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. 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 uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services delivered at scale through its network of financial advisors.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in educational roles at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Compass Group USA, Inc. and Avendra, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Randolf Scritchfield is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2015 to 2024 and has been involved with Montgomery Financial Group since 1990, where he also holds the position of president. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair emeritus and board member of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of the Mid Atlantic Federal Credit Union. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party solutions to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes.

James Arey III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and concurrently with Northrop Grumman Corporation since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Game On, Inc. and serves as a field manager for the Kickball League of Baltimore. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-based strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, using BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.

Michael Lentz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and M&T Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a snow removal business during winter months. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and diverse investment strategies.