Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Columbia, MD, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in reselling as a hobbyist on Poshmark. 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 other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, while also offering various non-advisory financial services and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

David Hedrick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and prior experience at Smith Bus Service. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services delivered at scale through its network of financial advisors.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held teaching positions at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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.

Shannon McSkimming is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she currently partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships as she strives to become a trusted advisor. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and now Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 in roles including Investor Center Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Her experience spans financial consulting and investment services, focusing on adapting financial plans to clients' evolving needs and priorities.

Peter Mangano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank and Jason's Deli. He serves on the board of directors at Turf Valley, where he helps organize events and develop membership strategies for the golf club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers.

David Stewart is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. He has 4 years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America and DoorDash since 2021. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rithwik Basavaraju is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Archesys, and participated in advisory roles including the Summer Camp Advising Team. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Randolf Scritchfield is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2015 to 2024 and has been involved with Montgomery Financial Group since 1990, where he also holds the position of president. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair emeritus and board member of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of the Mid Atlantic Federal Credit Union. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party solutions to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes.

Olufemi Millar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Allianz Life Financial Services, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, T Rowe Price, and MBSC Securities Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Marlon Perez Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience with Citibank, Truist, and Bank of America, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory and operates both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Michael Bowden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that leverage structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

James Arey III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and concurrently with Northrop Grumman Corporation since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Game On, Inc. and serves as a field manager for the Kickball League of Baltimore. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-based strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, using BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.

Eric Kovacic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its offering.

Leandro Conti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in education and sports organizations, including the Howard County Public School System and the Soccer Association of Columbia. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Ndamzi Lumati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of finance, Lumati serves as an office administrator for a healthcare staffing company and has self-published books on personal empowerment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Robert Pfeifer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2005. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carla Britton Ramsey is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, T Rowe Price Investment Services, and The Vanguard Marketing Corporation. She has also operated Carla Ramsey Financial Coaching LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.