Christopher Norkus is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Maryland, Bonefish Grill, and Chesapeake Oral Surgery Associates. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grant Boone is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Boone Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis, Maryland. He works with successful individuals to develop personalized, goals-based financial strategies that align with their most important objectives. His approach involves connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to recommend tailored wealth management solutions. Grant's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University System. Outside of his professional role, Grant prioritizes his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. He also follows sports including football, hockey, and lacrosse.

Kevin Gilligan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kyle Orlinski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has held previous roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, Integrated Wealth Concepts, and LPL Financial. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple fund advisory and consulting services.

Russell Harada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1992. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts and leveraging algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Stephen Marohl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse for the ProStart Lacrosse Club in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Kathleen Schoff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minor ownership interest in Samson Explorations, LLC, which generates quarterly royalty payments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Molowa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs, CETERA Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Stifel. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering strategies that focus on investment categories rather than specific product selections.

Julia Jorss is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Haverford Trust Securities Inc. before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Juan Oechsle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a limited crab harvesting business in the Chesapeake Bay. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Caroline Hulting is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Scarborough Capital Management and Solomonwood. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC as a case manager and paraplanner. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Phillips is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Live Nation before joining Ameriprise. Phillips also manages an advisory business through River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and third-party analysis.

Alexandra White is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of finance, she operated Annapolis Dog Walkers for a year. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries, with implementation options offered through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Sean O'Neill is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. He is based in Annapolis, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several local nonprofit and community boards, including the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, the City Dock Action Committee, and the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council, where he is president. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides a range of advisory programs and services to individual investors, institutions, and other clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, incorporating options such as tax management and responsible investing.

Thomas Pasta is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include 20 years at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also a notary and manages a separate business entity, Tuono LLC, for tax and investment purposes unrelated to his advisory work. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-backed model portfolios and advanced technologies.

Mc Kenna Nolan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Nolan worked at Lord Abbett and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, Nolan managed operations at RJ Bentleys Sports Bar for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Karen Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for seven years. Karen is based in Severna Park, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Byrne is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Eric Keitz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at Severn Bank Corporation and operated his own CPA and tax preparation practice for over three decades. He serves as Audit Committee Chairman for the Annapolis Yacht Club and chairs finance committees for both the Annapolis Community Foundation and the AACC Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Mills is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Fidelity Investments, in addition to multiple tenures at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.