Adina Lavoie is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she consults part-time for Pourkys LLC. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Cynthia Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. She 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 individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a broad nationwide adviser network.

Stanley Omosa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously spent eight years at MassMutual. Outside of advising, he serves in a guardianship role for a child, dedicating a few hours monthly to this responsibility. 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, and institutions.

Gonzalo Pizarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for MD Fusion Soccer, an educational-athletic organization. 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.

Steven Dannenmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and Wise Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a professional poker player and an author. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Daniel Beigel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with the current firm since 2020. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Antonio Da Costa is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and experience working at Morgan Stanley and New Day Financial. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Tina Hines is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hanover, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience at LPL Financial, along with prior roles at Tower Federal Credit Union and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she owns US Clothing LLC, operating under the name Uniform Pro. 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 management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various account types.

Joelle Gotimer is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Financial Planner at Financial Consulate from 2014 to 2016. In her role, Joelle partners with clients to organize and align their wealth as they work towards their lifetime and legacy goals. She serves as an advocate and resource, helping clients navigate Fidelity's offerings to find strategies tailored to their unique needs and objectives. Outside of her professional work, Joelle's personal interests include hiking, music, pets, and yoga.

Robert Carrozza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for 18 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Stacey Alviani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynda Hiller is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jackson Heineman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Lowes Foods and DoorDash. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Crystal Barker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Outside of advising, she owns JASCO, LLC, which is involved in agritourism and agriculture, and serves as an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Havlik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Metlife Securities Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health insurance and is a co-owner of Tidecreek Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual 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 planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Benjamin Claffee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions across different sectors including education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party advisory programs alongside their own offerings.

Robert Chapman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Steele is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 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 serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jeffrey Grodsky is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Carmichael & Associates Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Palumbo Financial & Tax Services LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Karen Wright is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant providing alternative energy and gas services and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.