Jessica Clowney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Outside the financial industry, she has operated Simply Elegant Catering for over a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

John Feeley is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years with M&T Securities, Inc. Feeley is based in Crofton, MD. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Stephen Minor II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Debbie Merlos is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Stephen Holt is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Holt is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving in leadership and committee roles including president of Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and board member of the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

James Polucha is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with M&T Securities for 16 years and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for 3 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Mc Garvey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005, including its Financial Services division prior to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he supports advisors in client transitions as an independent contractor for J&R Juergensen, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional providers.

James Thomas II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Plata, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation managing practice employment and payroll services, and serves as president of the Stone Ridge Homeowners Association board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Gordon Wallace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. Wallace is associated with Wallace Management LLC, a family-held business in which he serves as a signer on the account. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of in-house and third-party investment options.

Michael Sughroue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Python Talent Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an employee and bartender at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill in Annapolis, Maryland. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chase Stewart is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Chase occasionally works part time as a server for Sage Catering, a company specializing in food preparation and event coordination. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Matthew Pepe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Gregory Milburn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amy Taylor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Taylor also owns Taylor Wealth Strategies and serves as an independent contractor at Capitalistic Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Private Wealth Consultants. She also owns Accounting Unlimited, Inc., a firm specializing in individual and small business tax preparation and estate planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, utilizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk management tools and multiple managed account strategies.

Jason Messineo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the boys varsity lacrosse team at South River High School. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines research, planning tools, and personalized recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement advice through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Katarina Stein is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2021. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop written financial plans that define their goals and outline strategies to pursue them effectively. Katarina emphasizes the importance of being proactive and creating plans from a position of strength to better navigate stressful financial situations. Prior to joining Fidelity, Katarina worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Fenner, Pierce & Smith Inc. from 2020 to 2021. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, reflecting her commitment to professional standards and client service. Outside of her professional work, Katarina enjoys fitness, sailing, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

Patrick Rosko is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advising, he serves as co-trustee for the Thomas Family Trust and may receive compensation for referrals related to home security and mortgage products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers overseen by an independent consultant and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Matthew Agee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Summit Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advisory work, Agee has a small side activity involving multi-family real estate ownership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by proprietary planning tools and advisory programs tailored to client needs.