John Haigler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an event planning business, The Vinoy Group, with his spouse. 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.

Adam Hewat is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, AIG, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an insurance agent placing fixed insurance and annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a broad multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and offers discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party money manager programs.

Patrick Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments, Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, Taylor is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment solutions.

Juliette Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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.

Michael Patti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He was self-employed from 2015 to 2026 before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Aguilar Bernstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2021. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kevin Stone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Comerica Bank, and United Heritage Credit Union. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christian Pardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill Lynch. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Arter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex works with clients to assess their current financial standing and collaboratively develop plans to help them move forward with confidence. Alex has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022), gaining experience across various facets of financial consulting and client management. Outside of work, Alex enjoys baseball, comedy, exploring different cuisines, hiking, snowboarding, and has a background related to military service.

Levi Bean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years. Outside of finance, he coaches a youth ice hockey team in York, Pennsylvania. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple custodial and program arrangements.

Alan Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to tailor investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Charisma Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with NewLuc DMV LLC. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Raymond Patsy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years and spent 22 years at H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved as a volunteer with the nonprofit D.A.R.&E. in Arlington, VA. 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.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, alongside managing his own CPA and financial planning practices since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Columbia Pro Cantare, a nonprofit community choral organization, and the Conscious Business Association of Maryland, a nonprofit focused on business leadership education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Greben Asset Management Inc. and Greben Wealth Management, entities used for business and investment activities. 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 financial planning and asset management services utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, supported by technology tools but with investment decisions made by advisors.

Austin Miller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Vicus Capital, Partners Financial Group, Penn Mutual, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in his family's farm business for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Jordan Braverman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His prior experience includes positions at James Madison University and involvement with La Food Marketa. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers access to both firm-offered and third-party advisory programs.