William Nicklas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Merrill and Bank of America in 2026 and has prior experience at T. Rowe Price. Outside of financial services, he has been involved in various educational roles and operates a self-employed dog sitting business. 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 clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Munson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked for RBC Capital Markets from 2009 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Munson is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership interests in investment-related LLCs. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services supported by Wells Fargo’s research and financial tools.

Gerrit Shuffstall is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a unique perspective to financial advising, having transitioned from a career in architecture to finance in 2014. Gerrit specializes in guiding young couples and emerging professionals who are accumulating wealth, helping them develop integrated strategies to achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Gerrit also has experience serving clients in the aerospace and defense industry and those facing liquidity events due to mergers and acquisitions. Gerrit holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications and Marketing from Mercyhurst University and a Master's degree from the School of Architecture and Planning at Morgan State University. Additionally, he is involved in managing 401k development and design, providing investment recommendations, and educating plan participants. Beyond his professional work, Gerrit is active in the Towson neighborhood community association and coaches youth sports such as baseball, basketball, and lacrosse. He also serves as an assistant scout master for Scouting USA Troop 729 and volunteers with community greening and tree planting activities. Gerrit resides in the Anneslie neighborhood with his wife, Margaret, and their two children.

Benjamin Maulone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Encore Global and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he performs as a saxophone player with the Mood Swings Big Band, an event band based in Baltimore. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Arter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and John C. Grimberg. Outside of finance, he has been involved with organizations such as the Y of the Chesapeake and McDaniel College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, relying on a centralized team that collaborates with advisors and uses a combination of investment research, data, and algorithmic tools.

Thomas Mc Elwee is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Mutual of Omaha. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate entities, using model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and financial planning.

Stacey Spedden Irrgang is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 32 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Stacey Spedden & Associates, LLC, an entity used for business expenses and payroll, and is involved in offering insurance products including accident and health, disability, traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and health savings accounts. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios and support client investment needs, operating under a complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and private-equity ownership.

Andrew Fletcher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at M&T Securities, Inc. since 2015 and MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Bobango is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and previously spent over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Bobango also engages in non-variable insurance activities through a Prudential-sponsored agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Gary Dowling is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America, Progressive Insurance, and Walker Trading Company. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gary Moulsdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is the owner of GKM Holdings, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

William Watson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Crown Capital Securities, Guardian Life, and Equity Services, Inc. Watson also markets his advisory services under Frame Wealth Partners. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, utilizing model-driven investment implementation and offering access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Akofa Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aerotek, Uber, and Govolution LLC. She is based in Hunt Valley, MD. 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.

John Maranto II is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at Wesleyan University and prior work at Altmore Capital. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandon Stone is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Stone is also an insurance agent working with various carriers offering life, health, fixed annuities, disability income insurance, and long-term care products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Scott Schuebel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual and its subsidiaries since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance-related business activities through ownership and agency roles in several related entities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment management.

Michael Morey is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and has been employed with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Boltz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. He also manages MM Boltz LLC, a business entity related to his financial planning practice. 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 dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Philip Lowe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Bank of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services through its affiliated entities.

Christopher Olechno is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charlemagne Institute and Proven Media Solutions. Olechno also served in the United States Army Reserve for six years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.