Michael O'Connell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal wealth management and financial strategies for business owners and high-net-worth families, as well as advisory and co-fiduciary management for qualified retirement plans. He works closely with clients to determine their needs and crafts customized financial strategies to help them pursue their goals. Since joining Merrill in 2003, Michael has worked with clients across more than 20 states, including business owners, physicians, and attorneys. His expertise includes advanced financial planning for cash flow, corporate 401(k) plans, asset and liability management, retirement strategies, risk management, estate planning services, and alternative investments. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael is a graduate of Loyola Blakefield and Villanova University. He is married to his wife Lauren, and they have four children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, tennis, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his family.

William Cummins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Insurance Co since 2000 and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved with Joppa Energy Solutions LLC, a solar micro-grid company, where he studies solar benefits and visits the plant annually. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

James Matthews is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has worked closely with clients to understand their financial circumstances, concerns, and goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. He assists in developing and implementing tailored wealth management strategies designed to address a variety of financial scenarios. James holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. Outside of work, James has interests in football, golf, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Madison Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Madison held roles at OSAIC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Fulton Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools.

Brian Sokalski is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016, including seven years with Bank of America, N.A. No additional outside activities are noted. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Anthony Wiggan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Carter Chesney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Wealth Management and Route 54 Watersports, and he has an academic background with five years at Salisbury University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Outside of finance, Andrews has experience working in food service roles including banquet server and suite attendant positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analytical models.

Mark Averell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chad Eberly is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and City National Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Churchville Soccer Club, a youth club soccer organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Troy Brewer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Brewer is also the owner and CEO of ClearPlan Wealth Management Inc., a support company based in Towson, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors 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 non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a municipal advisor affiliation uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Katherine De Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 credential and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for six years. De Hart also serves as an agent with The Mettle Insurance Services and operates in multiple roles at Accompany Wealth Partners, including financial advisor and practice manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients through advisory programs and consulting services.

Zellie Wothers is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. Prior to joining Osaic, Wothers worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years and has held roles at Maller Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and Harford Mutual Insurance Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing firm-provided tools for asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Asonganyi Tintinu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2026, Tintinu held positions at companies including DoorDash, Year Up United, Home Depot, and United Parcel INC, and worked at ICT University for seven years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His work background includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, as well as roles outside the financial sector. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Ian Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, Glg, and a 17-year tenure at T. Rowe Price. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Hunt Valley, MD. Outside his advisory role, Ian Smith is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of a large advisor network.

Jonathan Pearlstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2000, including 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Pearlstein serves on the board of Gateway, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to deliver written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Andrew Tamburin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Ochsner Health Plan, as well as work related to Tulane University and the Boys and Girls Club of the Wiregrass. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Bessling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Monkton Farms HOA, where he helps maintain common areas and organize community gatherings. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.