Benjamin Gardner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials. He joined the firm in 2023 and has experience coaching age group swimmers as an assistant swim coach for TCY Swimming and Talbot Swim Club. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Sean Duffy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise since 2016 and previously worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2001 to 2016. Duffy holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Norkus is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Maryland, Bonefish Grill, and Chesapeake Oral Surgery Associates. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grant Boone is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Boone Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis, Maryland. He works with successful individuals to develop personalized, goals-based financial strategies that align with their most important objectives. His approach involves connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to recommend tailored wealth management solutions. Grant's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University System. Outside of his professional role, Grant prioritizes his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. He also follows sports including football, hockey, and lacrosse.

Kevin Gilligan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kyle Orlinski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has held previous roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, Integrated Wealth Concepts, and LPL Financial. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple fund advisory and consulting services.

Nicole Deangelo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an inspirational website and designs and sells t-shirts online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Quick is a CFA® charterholder with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is a board member of the Denton Town Planning Commission in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Russell Harada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1992. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Theresa Durnbaugh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Easton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in the Burgett Farm Partnership, which is involved in agriculture in Bowie, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools.

Stephen Marohl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse for the ProStart Lacrosse Club in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Norman Laporte is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Chance Hope Farm Homeowners Association in St Michaels, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients using a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a range of specialized planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Kathleen Schoff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minor ownership interest in Samson Explorations, LLC, which generates quarterly royalty payments. 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Molowa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs, CETERA Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Stifel. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering strategies that focus on investment categories rather than specific product selections.

Julia Jorss is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Haverford Trust Securities Inc. before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Juan Oechsle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a limited crab harvesting business in the Chesapeake Bay. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Caroline Hulting is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Scarborough Capital Management and Solomonwood. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC as a case manager and paraplanner. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Phillips is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Live Nation before joining Ameriprise. Phillips also manages an advisory business through River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and third-party analysis.

Alexandra White is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of finance, she operated Annapolis Dog Walkers for a year. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries, with implementation options offered through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Sean O'Neill is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. He is based in Annapolis, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several local nonprofit and community boards, including the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, the City Dock Action Committee, and the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council, where he is president. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides a range of advisory programs and services to individual investors, institutions, and other clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, incorporating options such as tax management and responsible investing.