Brett Baile is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Brett is a partial owner of Beaver Creek Country Club, a golf course in Hagerstown, MD, and has provided consulting services for a landscaping and snow removal company. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Cherie Edwards is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management and a member of The Orr Group. She works with a select group of clients including entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. Cherie's role involves organizing and simplifying her clients' financial lives to help them focus on meaningful personal and professional pursuits. She began her career at Merrill in 1999 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Cherie graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in Financial Services. Her expertise includes wealth planning strategies, analysis, portfolio reviews, and assisting clients with multigenerational family wealth dynamics and governance. Outside of her professional work, Cherie and her husband Shane have three children and are active in their local youth baseball program, often coordinating and volunteering. Her personal interests include baseball, boating, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Sooyoung Cho is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Cho worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Marcus Hull is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has also worked at City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hull serves on the Board of Directors for the Three Rangers Foundation, a veteran service organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Matthew Owens is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent nine years at PGC Landscape. He serves as a board member at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, where he supports the organization’s community engagement efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Michael Dailey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to pursue financial objectives through a focused and proactive approach to wealth management, emphasizing wealth accumulation, preservation, and the transition of assets to the next generation. Michael assists clients in simplifying complex financial challenges by taking time to understand their priorities. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. A native of Maryland, he currently resides in Frederick, MD. In his personal time, Michael enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

James Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brad Baker is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2023 in various roles spanning from Financial Service Representative to his current position. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and preferences, aiming to provide clear and purposeful financial planning. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Brad has gained experience in financial consulting, planning, and client relationship management. His approach emphasizes simplicity and partnership in the financial planning process, working alongside clients to pursue their objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brad has interests in baseball, football, running, skiing, and traveling.

Therese Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and currently provides investment advisory services through Global Retirement Partners, LLC. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by model portfolios and research.

William Orr is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He founded The Orr Group in 1989 to assist ultra-affluent families and individuals in managing significant wealth. William focuses on creating customized investment strategies, including investment planning, asset allocation modeling, and manager selection. He also guides clients in establishing family foundations and provides financial education for the next generations. A key component of his work involves collaborating with clients' external advisors, such as accountants and attorneys, to coordinate asset, liability, and wealth transition management strategies. William serves a select clientele comprising entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. He is committed to building close, long-term relationships with clients and team members. William holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he developed a lifelong friendship with his business partner, Tim Mellott. In addition to his professional commitments, William is involved with the Frederick Memorial Signature Gifts Committee. His personal interests include biking, boating, golfing, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Steven Cavagnaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clarksburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at M and T Securities where he has been since 2015. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. He has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Maple Tree Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Silvia Arrue Carcamo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Her work history includes multiple roles within Raymond James and previous positions at Pro Services, LLC, Liberty University, and J Crew. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Matthew Misiaszek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, previously associated with Axa Advisors LLC for a decade. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Timothy Mellott is a Private Wealth Advisor and partner of The Orr Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with a select group of affluent individuals including entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, and multigenerational families, focusing on personalized wealth management strategies that address short- and long-term financial goals. His approach coordinates with clients' external professional advisors to manage assets, liabilities, and wealth transition. With a consultative style rooted in careful listening, Tim designs investment and wealth strategies tailored to his clients' objectives, risk tolerances, and liquidity needs. His expertise encompasses areas such as legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Tim holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he competed on the wrestling team alongside his business partner Bill Orr. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is involved in his community through coaching, mentoring, and participation in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience in interior design through his time at Barrel and Stone Interiors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Connor Vogelsang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as six years at Target Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies delivered by a large network of advisors and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Paul Buck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mt Airy, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he has provided consulting services in programming during a professional transition. 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 advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Safe Money Concepts LLC, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved with Medallion Financial Group, where he has maintained a longstanding role since 2004. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.