Mark Mc Mullen is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. He also has prior experience with Nationwide Insurance and Salisbury University. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, combining internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers.

Stephen Sciannella is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arnold, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (Montgomery Financial) and spent eight years at Paychex, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Danielle Newman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Todd Batty is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor. In this role, he assists multiple generations of families in developing personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of their assets. He collaborates with a team that includes an Investment Manager, a Senior Wealth Planner, and a Trust Officer to provide comprehensive wealth planning services. Todd has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, initially serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant until 2015, and then advancing to his current position. Prior to that, he worked as an Account Coordinator at T. Rowe Price from 2002 to 2007.

Patrick Perry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Perry is active as a drummer in the musical group Goodbye July and serves as COO of a logistics and consulting company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by operational tools including machine learning.

Adetayo Adewole is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Educational Testing Service, and Pearson Education Inc. Adewole is involved with Jeducare Services, Inc., an outside business activity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, Hyatte spent 27 years at Bank of America and also worked at Certainty Home Lending. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenton Mennie is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. He has held positions at several firms, including BNP Paribas, Standish Management, Janus Henderson Investors, and The Doyle Group. Mennie is based in Annapolis, MD, and has been in the industry since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Gary Mott is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he is president of Gary T. Mott, CPA, PA, an accounting and tax preparation firm. Mott also serves as a trustee overseeing trust administration for multiple fiduciary appointments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Crystal Davis is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has held roles at Avantax and operates Davis Financial Services LLC, where she prepares tax returns for individuals, businesses, and estates. She also serves as a director at Davis & Ritter CPA's LLC and is involved in editorial work for various publications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

David Ivey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nationwide Securities and the Charlie Deale Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business unrelated to investments called Ivey Services Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools, while also operating affiliated insurance and credit businesses.

Michael Cammarata is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a client healthcare consulting business operated jointly with his wife and coordinates age group activities related to updating game scores on a website. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a collaborative approach that includes the use of firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Connor Rebele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Vineyard Vines and Champion Teamwear. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Cullen Murray is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since joining the firm in 1993. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University and maintains the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designations, and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Cullen's expertise focuses on family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, philanthropic planning, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profit organizations. He works with individuals and non-profits to help them achieve their goals through wealth accumulation, distribution, charitable giving strategies, liquidity management, and investment strategies. Residing in Annapolis, Cullen is actively involved in the community. He serves as a board member of the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation and as president and board member of the Friends of St. John's College. In his personal time, Cullen enjoys activities such as boating, golfing, running, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, and traveling.

Spencer Neal is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and has a longer history with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc dating back to 2008. Neal serves as a board member and chairman of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation and holds positions on several other nonprofit boards, including the Clemson Regional Board of Directors. He is also the owner and CEO of The Absolute Club, a golf membership travel business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platforms tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Hutcheson III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working at both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Kwame Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Laurel, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, AXA Advisors, Navy Federal Financial Group, and Synovus Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools, alongside a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Charles Leapley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent licensed insurance agent and owns a commercial real estate investment in Washington, DC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a multi-platform approach that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Philip Verley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lanham, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2017 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of finance, he operates Verley Photography, a photography business in Waldorf, MD. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established providers.

William Cofer Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greenbelt, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.