Norman Townsend III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is an executive performance coach at the Team Performance Institute, focusing on leadership and team development. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by in-depth analysis and a broad range of portfolio management styles.

Russell Hewitt Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2015 and is also involved with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Hewitt has ownership and sales roles at Onorato Financial Group LLC, which focuses on life, health, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Noah Silva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Before joining Ameriprise, he worked at River Church Baltimore and held positions at Johns Hopkins University and local schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice centered on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Mikolowsky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is based in Hunt Valley, MD. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and consulting with a non-discretionary approach supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Erik Barrueto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Debra Press is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she owns an eBay retail business specializing in household items, shoes, and collectibles. 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.

Brenden Bosmans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he writes and records music. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Candido Palting III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and risk modeling techniques.

Tendai Mubagwe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Tendai worked at NIH Federal Credit Union and Premier Bank, among other roles. Outside of finance, Tendai is the founder and business manager of an online venture, DigitalMarketingbyT, which offers digital product templates and customizable gift items. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jacqueline Jones is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, having joined in 2024, and previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Jones is also active as a financial advisor at Kinnect Advisors and holds a role as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

William Nicklas is a financial advisor at Merrill holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026 and previously worked at T. Rowe Price. Outside of finance, he has been involved in various educational roles and runs a self-employed dogsitting business. 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 accounts.

Jeffrey Munson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked for RBC Capital Markets from 2009 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Munson is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership interests in investment-related LLCs. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo’s research and financial tools.

Thomas Paholsky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent nine years at New Windsor State Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Paholsky serves as a board member of the Littlestown Rotary Club, chairperson of the Pastoral Council at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, and is a committee member for the Fund for Littlestown under the Adams County Community Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Maulone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Encore Global and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he performs as a saxophone player with the Mood Swings Big Band, an event band based in Baltimore. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Arter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and John C. Grimberg. Outside of finance, he has been involved with organizations such as the Y of the Chesapeake and McDaniel College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, relying on a centralized team that collaborates with advisors and uses a combination of investment research, data, and algorithmic tools.

Thomas Mc Elwee is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Mutual of Omaha. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning.

Stacey Spedden Irrgang is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent more than three decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Stacey Spedden & Associates, LLC, which manages business expenses and payroll, and is active in offering insurance products including accident, health, disability, and traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, and high-net-worth investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs such as comprehensive financial planning and Unified Managed Accounts. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools, operating on a large multi-advisor platform with a complex affiliate network.

Robert Bobango is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and previously spent over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Bobango also engages in non-variable insurance activities through a Prudential-sponsored agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Gary Dowling is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America, Progressive Insurance, and Walker Trading Company. 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 serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Akofa Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aerotek, Uber, and Govolution LLC. She is based in Hunt Valley, MD. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.