Eric Silk is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD since 2009. He is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, and serves as co-trustee for a 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools.

Kevin Voelling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Bank. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

Sarah Kosmerl is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Tribe Cycle, Lyons & Sucher, and Hats and the Belfry. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brett Marchand is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and also has an ongoing role at Tower Federal Credit Union since 2002. Marchand operates Tower Wealth Management as a business activity related to his advisory work. 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.

Yashar Gogerdchi is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member for the Triton Woods Community HOA and is involved in independent insurance and tax preparation activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion-dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Ryan Sangster is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, PNC Investments, and PNC Bank. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Trisha Thomas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Oyster Harbor Citizens Association, where she manages community communications and resident engagement. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Frank Sokola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2013. He provides financial advice and guidance to successful individuals and families, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Frank aims to assist clients in clarifying investment opportunities and understanding market conditions to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Wilkes University, where he also played college baseball. Frank is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is committed to delivering service supported by extensive resources that enable clients to explore financial strategies and pathways. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank grew up on a lake and enjoys spending time on the water. His personal interests include antiquing, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Cusack is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He also serves as trustee and personal representative for his father's trust and estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Cotherman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of directors for Hope Connections, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of a small private organization, Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Tuan Luu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative between 2022 and 2024. He began his financial career as an Investment Analyst at Vietnam Investments Group from 2015 to 2016. In his professional approach, Tuan emphasizes understanding clients' priorities such as family, goals, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. He aims to serve as a trusted partner and advocate, helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Tuan's personal interests include comedy, cooking and baking, fitness, food, photography, and reading.

Andrew Shaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in outside employment as a paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alec Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Atlantic Prime Mortgage, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and 2U Inc. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Denise Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gambrills, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a leadership role in the Poker League of Nation, where she leads poker classes, hosts free tournaments, and organizes casino ladies poker events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Arianne Rodriguez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Annapolis, MD. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and also holds a position with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jenny Logsdon is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at M&T Bank, M&T Securities, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC. 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 management, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Robert Reedy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the programming committee for the Annapolis Film Festival, helping to select films for the annual event. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Preal Haley is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Haley serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the William Averette Anderson Fund. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining proprietary research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement.