Andrew Mergler II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with founders, senior executives, and professionals, particularly within the private equity-backed ecosystem, whose personal wealth has become complex due to significant financial events such as business sales, recapitalizations, equity compensation, or concentrated stock holdings. His expertise includes concentrated, illiquid, and complex financial scenarios, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew utilizes Merrill’s proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ tool to evaluate clients' entire financial picture and assist with advanced tax mitigation strategies, estate and wealth transfer planning, tax-efficient diversification of concentrated equity, executive compensation and options analysis, liquidity and capital call planning, and philanthropic planning. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and has earned professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Cynthia Barbieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Barbieri serves as an advisory board member for Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Osborne Christensen Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 49 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Delmarva Senior Care, a non-investment-related employment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Andrea Beegle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing six years of industry experience. She previously worked at 1,000 Days before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Beegle serves as a board member of the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. 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, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Alana Keeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mitchell Haugh is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, his background includes roles at Pennsylvania State University and various other employers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Schimri Yoyo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, Schimri partners with clients to help them identify opportunities and progress toward their financial goals, focusing on simplifying investing through education and empowerment. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Schimri held positions as a Financial Planner at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Advisor at Delaware Valley Advisors from 2018 to 2019, and a Registered Representative at Foresters Financial from 2016 to 2018. Schimri holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Schimri has interests in football, movies, music, reading, and writing.

James Dunn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He owns a rental property in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across various financial areas.

Angelena Hayes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2006. 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.

Scott Cannon is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Ellicott City, MD. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Chesapeake Tax Services, LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized services, including municipal and public finance advisory.

Eric Graffe Ostos is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant in 2024 and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Eric was a Financial Adviser at Edward Jones Investments from 2019 to 2021. His professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, focusing on creating tailored financial plans that align with clients' unique goals and aspirations. Eric aims to simplify financial concepts and empower clients to feel optimistic about their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in art, soccer, and traveling.

Robert Tigani serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with associates to understand clients' financial goals and assist in developing customized plans tailored to their current and future needs. He prioritizes working closely with associates and their clients to build long-lasting professional relationships. Robert has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, undertaking various roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his experience across different facets of financial advising and client relationship management. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Vertti Iso Ahola is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise Financial Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of his business 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aaron Shapo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience working with Communities First Inc. and the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. He also held various roles during his time at Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Conor Porter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crofton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Lundeen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has worked at Merrill since 2015, as well as at Bank of America and WBAL. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a spotter for Baltimore Ravens home games, assisting with radio broadcasts through the Hearst Corporation. 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.

Christopher Swatta is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, along with multiple portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jennifer Kasper is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Angela Kuzmeskus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Tower FCU, where she has been since 2005. Kuzmeskus is also involved with Tower Wealth Management, a business related to her LPL activities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Robert Toczylowski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Advisors, Chevy Chase Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, where he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.