David Connolly is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2014. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Hugh OHern is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been in the financial industry for over 30 years, with extensive experience in wealth planning and investment strategies. Prior to his current role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2021 and as an Investment Counselor at the same firm from 2014 to 2015. Before joining Fidelity, Hugh worked as an Investment Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2013 and held a role in Financial Sales at Maxim Financial Group from 2005 to 2007. Earlier in his career, he was the Director of Equity Trading at Citigroup from 1993 to 2004. Hugh is committed to assisting clients in selecting wealth strategies that benefit them and their families.

Harry Sturgis is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Vallit Advisors, LLC and Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Graham Bauer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Pushing Pink Elephants. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

David Huya is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Medallion Advisory Services, LLC, Primerica Financial Services, and Home Depot. Outside of his advisory work, he is a self-employed Tai Chi instructor. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, offering model-driven investment strategies with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Robert Manankil is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Hawley is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Bath and Body Works for one year. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bruce Goodwin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 40 years of banking and investment experience. He runs a family practice helping multiple generations achieve their financial goals through a disciplined, long-term approach tailored to each client's specific situation. Bruce provides customized financial strategies that extend beyond investing in stocks and bonds to address every aspect of his clients' financial situations. His expertise includes retirement planning strategies, trust and estate planning services in collaboration with family tax accountants and attorneys, business transition planning strategies, and individual wealth preservation and insurance planning strategies. Bruce holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Bruce earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master's Degree with a concentration in finance from Loyola College. He is actively involved in his community, serving as Chair on the Finance Commission at St. Joseph Catholic Community and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He has held positions on the Board of Directors at St. Agnes Hospital Foundation and served as Treasurer of the Reisterstown Owings Mills Glyndon Chamber of Commerce. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Walter Williams Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Towson, Maryland. He has been advising professionals, families, retirees, athletes, and entertainers since 2010, focusing on building personalized financial roadmaps to achieve their wealth management goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Williams served as a Financial Advisor for UBS for 11 years. Williams specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Consumer Studies from the University of Maryland and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports and Entertainment (SE) designations. Outside of his professional role, Williams enjoys spending time with his wife April and their three sons. He continues to engage in basketball, watching sports and movies, and is a competitive cornhole player.

Richard Craft Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and previously spent 10 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner involved with Guilford Brewing, LLC and Moodys Place. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad array of financial activities.

Mark Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Lomax is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Stifel. He is based in Bel Air, MD. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Thomas Palm Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for eight years and operated his own practice, Thomas J Palm, from 1973 to 2020. He also has an ongoing involvement in tax preparation and accounting through Thomas J Palm, PA in Baltimore. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Perciasepe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freedom Mortgage, Prudential Financial, and Baltimore Washington Financial Advisor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, with oversight of sub-advisers and a focus on systematic investment approaches.

Robert Stankowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides 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 supported by research, technology, and a broad platform of affiliated financial services.

Darin Roser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Towson, MD, where he has worked since 2009. He has 22 years of industry experience. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs supported by internal research and tools.

James Duffy IV is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years, Pruco Securities, LLC for 18 years, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for one year. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is involved with Frame Wealth Partners, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and the sale of insurance and investment-related products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Luke Schmitz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he assists clients and their families in building financial plans tailored to their unique situations. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Luke focuses on developing strategies that align with his clients' goals, emphasizing a process built around trust and meaningful relationships. His approach is informed by his interest in finance, planning, and client engagement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Luke has personal interests that include cars, fitness, golf, pets, and traveling.

Ryan Sapp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation, Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer referee in the Hartford/Baltimore County area. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Mary Bosley is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2017 and previously worked at Canusa Corporation for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Campus Cabana Swim Club in Towson, MD. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.