James Hill Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Operations and an ordained minister at Kingdom Center Ministries Inc. since 2003. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Raymond Mcfaul Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Zain Wasi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and MATClinics, as well as work with the Baltimore City Health Department and Franklin & Marshall College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers a range of investment products alongside its advisory services.

Matthew Butler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Food Lion, Manpower, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its comprehensive research capabilities.

Tyler Tait is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held multiple roles within Morgan Stanley since 2017, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and financial planning services.

Aidan Ryan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as prior experience outside finance at Caves Valley Golf Club and Mothers North Grille. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning processes and offers access to comprehensive investment strategies alongside its broader retail and institutional offerings.

Ian Hamsher is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at INTL FCStone, Textron Aviation, and The Pennsylvania State University. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

Howard Kleinman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 28 years, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Kleinman is also involved in non-variable insurance sales as a sole proprietor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions through a large network of advisors, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and M&T 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house research and third-party analytics.

Kristen Benner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Karl Weber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Dundalk, MD, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time at a local bike shop, assisting customers with purchases and minor repairs. 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.

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.

Kameliya Nikolova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, reflecting her expertise in retirement planning strategies. Kameliya earned her Bachelor's Degree from the American University in Bulgaria. Her role involves providing clients with tailored financial advice and retirement planning solutions.

John Dove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously owned Love Dove Farms LLC from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.