Colin Roddy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Heritage Financial Consultants, and City Life Community Builders. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Rita Russell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Samuel Kushner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and teaching experience at the University of Maryland and McDonogh School. 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 resources.

Ethan Pollack is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held various roles including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and the University of Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates ESG criteria in its investment recommendations and offers a broad range of product types through its affiliations and regulatory registrations.

James Straut is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, tailoring investment solutions to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Alexandra Jamieson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2015. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Baltimore, MD. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Joseph Jones II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. 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.

Bryce Arnstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked in various roles including at the University of Maryland and University Recreation & Wellness. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of advisory programs without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning service.

Ellen Shiery is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 15 years of experience in financial services, working with a diverse clientele including business owners, executives, real estate professionals, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds. Ellen specializes in assisting clients who are navigating significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and the sale of a business, offering expertise in areas like college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Ellen holds a Bachelor's degree from Wesley College and multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She emphasizes building trusted relationships through clear communication and education, ensuring clients understand the rationale behind financial decisions to help them feel informed and confident. Beyond her professional role, Ellen is actively involved in community organizations such as the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Junior League of Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Women Giving Together. Her personal interests include antiquing, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, knitting and crocheting, reading, and traveling.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Shelby has held various roles outside of finance, including work as a notary signing agent and as a driver for LYFT. They also engage in sales of investment-related and non-investment products affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Mortgage, LLC. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services through Pershing.

Joseph Shaw III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fulton Financial Advisors and The Columbia Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, offering non-discretionary guidance supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Joseph Reilly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexander Dodge is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. He has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at The Home Depot and the University of Maryland’s Department of Recreation and Wellness. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver investment solutions.

Ethan Grandinetti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at RBC Capital Markets and T. Rowe Price. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm‑approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Edward Walton II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wilmington Trust, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Patrick Mcculloh is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Roland Park Place, Inc., a not-for-profit life plan retirement community, where he chairs the Investment Committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Kamya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at PNC Investments from 2011 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. 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.

Matthew Tew is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Howard County Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Omar Jennings IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has 16 years of experience. Before Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of Hudson Thomas LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of advisers.

Patrick Hutchinson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Commonwealth Financial Network, Severn Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. Hutchinson is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.