Lance Cox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025 and has prior experience with Planet Depos and the Baltimore Orioles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Victor Maldonado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bowie, MD, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and having 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Widmann Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is also engaged in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Matthew Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Belman Klein Insurance, providing life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance products. 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 access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Pratik Shrestha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and Transworld Business Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from its Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

David Gough is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He operates a business under the name Compass Wealth Strategies, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alex Digirolamo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and is currently associated with DiGi Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-investment related referrals for home security and automation products and holds a partnership in Next Gen Ventures LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Bridget Catterton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ryan Wentworth is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wentworth also owns Wentworth Financial Group, a non-investment-related business based in Severna Park, MD. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Osaic FS, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Family First Life Capital in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.

Harry Slade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 27 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Stephen Schad is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edgewater, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Schad also engages in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Victor Roy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 1998, with a tenure at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Roy serves as a board member of the Brian Westbrook Foundation, an education-focused nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Brandon Phillip Cheeks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through advisory programs focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their process combines quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christopher Biddison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has worked since 2005. He has 21 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member and co-owner of Lee Creek Farm, LLC, which manages a property in Cambridge, Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers various investment programs through a network of advisers and third-party sponsors, focusing on personalized risk assessment and model selection without relying on hypothetical performance in advertising.

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and began her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Navy Federal Credit Union, Matheson, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research and modern portfolio theory.

George Galster is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Communities United Against Hate, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Evan Carter is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Evan worked in various financial roles, including Mortgage Consultant at Newrez from 2021 to 2022, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021, and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Evan's approach to financial planning emphasizes understanding the client's priorities to build personalized plans that address lifetime and legacy goals. He supports clients in navigating their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Evan's personal interests include family activities, gardening, golf, and parenthood.

David Baker is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Baker also serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools, offering services through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Michael Branthover is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2016. He previously worked with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Miguel Zayas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.