Parul Verma is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, having previously worked at Commerce Bank and Capital One Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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.

Kate Mbonu is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized plans to meet their unique needs, emphasizing strong client relationships based on trust and reliability. Prior to this, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and was a Financial Advisor at Cetera Investment Services LLC from 2019 to 2021. From 1998 to 2016, she was Branch Manager at Chevy Chase Bank LLC. Kate holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, music, and singing.

Olufunke Oyesola is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Henry Filter III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Hlibok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 1987, he has concentrated on developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Stephen’s expertise encompasses services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. A key focus of his practice is serving deaf investors, offering direct communication in American Sign Language without third-party interpretation to ensure clear understanding of opportunities, risk tolerance, and investment tax efficiency. Stephen holds a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Gallaudet University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf and the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. His work advancing financial services for the deaf community has received national media coverage. Outside of his professional role, Stephen is involved with the United States Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, genealogy, and traveling.

Patricia Baum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, also working with City National Bank since 2017. Baum serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Community Foundation, where she chairs the investment committee, and is a board member of the Rosa Parks Museum. She is president of the Charles C. Baum Foundation, a family charitable organization focused on community grants. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and advisory services, combining in-house and third-party investment resources with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Brad Long is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and has held various roles including independent insurance sales agent, tax preparer, and business consultant. Long is also the president of Long Financial Services, a support company for financial advisors. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Viscardi Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at M&T Bank and its securities affiliate for over two decades before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a USA Hockey certified ice hockey referee for youth games in Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Deandre Cammarata serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011 after earning his bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Deandre has focused on providing concierge-level wealth management services. He works closely with clients and their families, overseeing and coordinating financial affairs to simplify their financial lives while collaborating with a team of professionals on estate planning, banking, home financing, securities lending, and other financial matters. Deandre specializes in corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, liquidity management, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His expertise has been recognized with inclusion on Forbes' "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists in 2025. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE), and maintains an active role within the community through involvement with organizations such as Project C.U.R.E. and Ronan's Reel. Residing in Chicago's North Shore with his wife and son, Deandre enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and following soccer, specifically supporting Manchester United. He dedicates time outside of work as a board member of Ronan's Reel, an organization focused on addiction recovery. His commitment to delivering personalized, attentive service underpins his role at The Murphy Group, where he aims to provide the best value to his clients.

Mark Murphy is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He holds a 20% ownership interest in Private Wealth Partners, LLC, an investment-related business based in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various financial needs and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Blackrock Investments, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for his homeowners association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by an integrated operational structure and a broad range of investment and custody services.

Eric Wells is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023 and has concurrent experience with the federal government and T. Rowe Price dating back to 2010. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and proprietary models.

Debra Dillon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Kevin Appler is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial off and on since 2008 and also spent time at Kestra Financial Services and Tower Federal Credit Union. He operates Tower Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Sobocinski is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Sobocinski is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, MD, and serves as a co-trustee for a Finet 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jesse Boyd Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993, concurrently working at Bank of America since 2009. 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, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation that includes strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Spyros Ritsinias is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, utilizing a centralized team to produce written Recommendation Reports based on investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Ellis Gallimore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Valic Financial Advisors and Cetera. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with a wide range of investment strategies.

Gilma Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Hernandez currently conducts wealth management activities through Tower Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Julianna Lopes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience at Arbonne from 2016 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a self-employed instructor for pre-licensing classes for PFS agents and an author. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.