Robert Ellrich is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic and previously spent 20 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Ellrich is also president of Ellrich Wealth Advisors, LLC and conducts insurance activities related to accident, health, disability, long-term care, and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and third-party platforms to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jason D. Addario is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flora Food Group and Sherwin-Williams. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved as a coach in sports and fitness with USSF since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Samuel Shinn is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Northrop Grumman Corporation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Pellegrino is an investment advisor representative with LPL Financial and Summit Investment Advisors, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Carefirst and Sloane McCarron Capital Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns two Amazon sales businesses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, and supports advisors with research and operational tools.

Edward Campbell III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Commonwealth Financial Network, Legacy Planning Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved with East Coast Advisory, a business activity outside his primary firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers, with customizable discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

David Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Johnson serves as a committee member for the Maryland Association of CPAs, contributing to financial planning education for CPAs. He also assists Salisbury University Women's Lacrosse with managing team funds. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies.

Norman Townsend III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is an executive performance coach at the Team Performance Institute, focusing on leadership and team development. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by in-depth analysis and a broad range of portfolio management styles.

Russell Hewitt Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2015 and is also involved with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Hewitt has ownership and sales roles at Onorato Financial Group LLC, which focuses on life, health, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. MassMutual 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 seminars, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Noah Silva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Before joining Ameriprise, he worked at River Church Baltimore and held positions at Johns Hopkins University and local schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice centered on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Mikolowsky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is based in Hunt Valley, MD. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and consulting with a non-discretionary approach supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Erik Barrueto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Debra Press is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an eBay retail business specializing in household items, shoes, and collectibles. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brenden Bosmans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bosmans writes and records music. 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 process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Candido Palting III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and risk modeling techniques.

Tendai Mubagwe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Tendai worked at NIH Federal Credit Union and Premier Bank, among other roles. Outside of finance, Tendai is the founder and business manager of an online venture, DigitalMarketingbyT, which offers digital product templates and customizable gift items. 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 investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jacqueline Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Kinnect Advisors, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers.

William Nicklas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026 and has prior experience at T. Rowe Price. Outside of financial services, he has been involved in various educational roles and operates a self-employed dog sitting business. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Munson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked for RBC Capital Markets from 2009 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Munson is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership interests in investment-related LLCs. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo’s research and financial tools.

Benjamin Maulone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Encore Global and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he performs as a saxophone player with the Mood Swings Big Band, an event band based in Baltimore. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Arter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and John C. Grimberg. Outside of finance, he has been involved with organizations such as the Y of the Chesapeake and McDaniel College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, relying on a centralized team that collaborates with advisors and uses a combination of investment research, data, and algorithmic tools.