Jacqueline Nicholson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Nicholson also serves as treasurer for the Saefern Saddle & Yacht Club and is involved in a family trust as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked in the automotive industry with positions at Toyota of Bowie, Nissan of Bowie, and Toyota of Waldorf. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Wittpenn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an Etsy store where she designs and sells print-on-demand items. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kendall Pace is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bowie, MD, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Rev and a professional athletic career in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. His background also includes eight years in educational settings across middle school, high school, and college. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nicholas Peterson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with business owners, founders, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth families. He focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies including tax-efficient wealth strategies, business succession and exit planning, estate and legacy planning, and multi-generational wealth transfer planning. His approach emphasizes helping clients optimize after-tax outcomes, improve cash flow, manage risk, and align financial decisions with their long-term goals. Nick holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland after attending the United States Naval Academy. Outside his professional work, he has volunteered as an assistant football coach for Broadneck High School and Cape St. Claire youth football. He is involved with several professional and community organizations including the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise & Markets, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Prince George's County Crime Solvers, Anne Arundel County Holiday Sharing Program, Anne Arundel County Special Olympics, Broadneck Area Youth Sports, Broadneck High School, Cape St. Claire Youth Sports, and the M Club.

Mark Kamins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Lighthouse Financial Services, Kamins & Manning P.C., and H. Beck, Inc. Kamins serves on the board of the Guild of Temple Musicians, a nonprofit organization. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology integration.

Cecilia Brown is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. She previously worked for 16 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a business owner capacity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Vincent Pasko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

William Mulford III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was involved with the Naval Academy Golf Association and worked in various roles including at the University of Maryland College Park and On the Go Hosiery. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement planning advice through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Parnes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in investment-related business activities including ownership in Parnes GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu that addresses various financial needs with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools.

Tyler Yoder is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in the Annapolis branch. In this role, he supports aligned advisors and their clients in navigating financial journeys. His areas of focus include investment strategy, retirement planning, tax efficient investing, and multigenerational family wealth planning. Tyler has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. He began his career there as a Financial Representative, then worked as a Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys reading and practicing yoga.

Atealem Ford is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized investment advice for a diverse clientele that includes individuals, families, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and businesses across the United States. Her client focus areas include college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and foundations, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Atealem holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland–UC, where she earned a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society. She holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is registered under the National Mortgage Licensing System in order to assist clients with mortgage and lending needs. Outside of her professional work, Atealem enjoys cooking, baking, painting, sports, and spending time with her family. She has traveled extensively and enjoys learning about different cultures. She is actively involved in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Annapolis Rotary Club, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center, Bellevue Community Senior Center, HOPE, Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Center, Men of Courage International, Inc, and Sunrise Assisted Living Annapolis.

Michele Mayo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment management to tailor strategies according to each client’s risk profile.

Desi Berry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. Berry has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Northern Trust Securities. Outside of financial advising, Berry is the director of a home-based travel agency and also works as an Uber driver. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Themba Magagula is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Capital One Advisors, LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a repair business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gina Weltlinger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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, and various institutional investors.

Robert Keeley is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1996. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Crownsville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Christopher Accinelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Catherine Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crofton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2024 and has prior experience at Scarborough Capital, RBC, and Interior Concepts Inc. She also spent several years working at Davis Pub and as a student before beginning her financial advisory career. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mary Ganley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.