Gerald Marquez is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, employing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

Dominic Patti is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He collaborates with clients and families to develop financial plans that aim to grow and protect wealth while simplifying their financial journeys. His approach is built on trust and transparency, allowing for tailored strategies that address both short and long-term financial goals. Dominic's professional experience includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2020, advancing to Relationship Manager in 2022, and Investment Consultant in 2023 before assuming his current position. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at T Rowe Price from 2019 to 2020.

Avery Saxe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2015 and became a registered advisor in 2017. Avery works with a diverse clientele including high net worth families, small business owners, retirees, and corporate benefit plans, focusing on areas such as corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, and investment strategy. Avery holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Management, as well as a master's degree in Financial Mathematics, both from Johns Hopkins University. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2018, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® designation in 2019, and the CIMA® designation in 2023. His approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, creating individualized financial plans tailored to clients' needs and circumstances. Outside of his professional work, Avery is involved in community activities including tutoring at Dunbar High School and supporting the Special Olympics. He resides in Bel Air, Maryland with his wife and son and enjoys traveling and sports such as baseball, football, golfing, and skiing.

Catherine Cronauer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

George Bradford is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises individuals, families, professional athletes, and small business owners in making financial decisions aligned with their goals and values. Through his role, George provides clients with access to a wide range of financial services including wealth preservation, retirement income planning, estate planning, wealth transfer, insurance services, and college planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, George had a 17-year professional career as a golfer, competing on the PGA Tour, Web.Com Tour, and PGA Tour Canada. He was involved in promoting inclusion in golf and supported youth programs such as the First Tee Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America by providing free instruction and exposure to golf industry opportunities. George holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. He resides in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and the arts. He also serves as a board member of the Olney Theatre Center for the Arts and the Washington Government Relations Group Foundation. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).

Neil Esterson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and is also involved with The Legacy Group, Inc. as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, delivering services via multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Seth Hammer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. Additionally, he is a certified public accountant and has been a faculty member at Towson University since 1994. 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 broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Richard Sutor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Liliana Maes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nottingham, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, AXA Advisors, and Mass Mutual. 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 and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Pollard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, Agia, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and OSAIC. In addition to his advisory work, he offers fixed annuities, fixed indexed/equity annuities, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Spencer Schenking is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bel Air, MD, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, KPMG, and Salisbury University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Stephen Fiacco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, he held roles at Janus Henderson Distributors and related entities for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, Fiacco serves as treasurer for the USF Women’s Lacrosse Parent Group and is involved in a yoga, pilates, and strength training business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically delivered through discrete, tailored recommendations.

Nelson Turner III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cuna Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for 24 years. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Luis Velez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2026, as well as at Harborside Group from 2014 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. 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.

Autumn Sowders is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. She is involved with Crescendo Financial Group, serving as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

George Fuzayl is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2015 and assists clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs through a comprehensive, goals-based approach. George partners with individuals, families, and business owners to provide clarity and confidence around their financial lives, focusing on strategies such as education planning, services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. George holds a Bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise encompasses personalized investment approaches that combine asset allocation, portfolio construction, and ongoing guidance, incorporating tax-conscious strategies and access to private markets and select IPO opportunities. As a first-generation American, George is involved in his community through organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and The Associated. He is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and Hebrew. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys golfing, music, soccer, and traveling.

Colton Knoble is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions in education and sports organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics with a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Terri Meekins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of planning topics. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while keeping these services separate.

Nancy Groff is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Phoenix, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a family limited partnership involved in estate planning through productive timberland. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Adrian Albidress is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Nationwide entities dating back to 1988. He also teaches at Harford Community College and Cecil Community College. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.