Steven Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash, Spirit Halloween, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hoyt's West Nursery Cinemas. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Nancy Sheerin Floros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wachovia Bank, and Citigroup. 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 employs a large-scale approach with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Jourdan Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, Smith held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Outside of finance, Smith worked in education at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr Highschool and attended Chowan University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Krista Waller is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and positions outside the financial industry, such as at McDaniel College and Outback Steakhouse. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

George Bradford is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises individuals, families, professional athletes, and small business owners in making financial decisions aligned with their goals and values. Through his role, George provides clients with access to a wide range of financial services including wealth preservation, retirement income planning, estate planning, wealth transfer, insurance services, and college planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, George had a 17-year professional career as a golfer, competing on the PGA Tour, Web.Com Tour, and PGA Tour Canada. He was involved in promoting inclusion in golf and supported youth programs such as the First Tee Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America by providing free instruction and exposure to golf industry opportunities. George holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. He resides in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and the arts. He also serves as a board member of the Olney Theatre Center for the Arts and the Washington Government Relations Group Foundation. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2019, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bryan Kuskie is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cantella & Co., Inc. for over 20 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform options.

Deepa Mathur is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and at 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Donovan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Donovan worked in various roles including positions related to athletics and academic support at Mount St. Mary’s University and Howard County Community College. Outside of financial advising, Donovan was involved with 5 Star Athletics LLC from 2017 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a broad wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions, with an emphasis on fiduciary services and multiple asset classes.

Mark Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, BDS Solutions, and American Force Coffee Co. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to inform investment decisions.

Celina Abouzeid is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Columbia, MD. Merrill, in conjunction 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, pensions, profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ana Cortez Molina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience working at Wells Fargo Bank and Advance Auto Parts, among other roles, with a total industry experience of less than one year. Molina has also been involved in work at Auroras Hair Design and the Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tambria Thacker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advising, she is the owner of T. Thacker & Associates and also works as an Uber driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm provides advisory services primarily through model-based portfolio strategies managed by third parties, supporting approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Robert Hill III is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and sole member of Exaireo Capital Funding LLC and operates an art business, Two Palms and a Hammock Studios, selling original artwork. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Tyler Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has experience working in various roles including at Macky's Grill and in educational settings such as Salisbury University and AACPS. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models and investment options.

Matthew Cramer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Long Fence Company for seven years and held positions at McDaniel College and Dicks Sporting Goods. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to serve its clients.

Jonathan Dickey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, INC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in agricultural operations as an owner of family farms, serves on the board of a nonprofit horse rescue organization, and is a director on the board of Harbor Bank of Maryland. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large advisor network.

Richard Kilroy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clarksburg, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, Burke & Herbert Bank, Redmayne Bentley, and Investec Wealth & Investment. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alexander Rice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various positions in retail and hospitality. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of representatives and third-party asset managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and other investment options.