Carson Knight is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs, focusing on their unique wealth management needs that arise from balancing professional and personal goals. Carson works closely with clients experiencing significant liquidity events or transition planning, helping to develop and execute coordinated strategies alongside attorneys, CPAs, and family stakeholders. Carson's expertise includes pre-liquidity planning, ownership optimization, tax-aware liquidity and investment strategies, portfolio construction after liquidity events, and long-term planning across family, entities, and multigenerational goals. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations and is a member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors and the Exit Planning Institute. Carson began his advisory career at Morgan Stanley, with previous experience in investment banking. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business with a B.S. in Finance. Carson resides in Rockville, Maryland, and enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Anna Squier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with firms including Vintage Financial Partners, Babbington Inc, Gallagher Kies & Company, and Keller Williams. Outside of her advisory role, she is a business owner of Sharp Turn Products, LLC, and is also a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Cory Grant is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience in banking. He specializes in helping clients build wealth, secure their future, and achieve their financial goals through personalized financial strategies. Cory's expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment financial planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. A proud Pittsburgh native, Cory earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from Howard University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to client-focused financial solutions. Cory emphasizes working closely with clients to set realistic expectations and milestones to keep their financial plans on track. Outside of his professional work, Cory coaches little league baseball and enjoys basketball, biking, cooking, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Nicole Dayball is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to her advisory role, she spent time at Salisbury University and Chesapeake High School. 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 recommendations and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arthur Mc Grath III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and also maintains a longstanding association with Temps & Co since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, non-discretionary advice based on detailed analysis and proprietary tools.

Louis Sitnik is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is involved with the Alliance College Alumni Association as a board member and treasurer. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Ryan Mcgonigal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kirk Brooks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Suntrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an associate at two non-investment support companies, Lee, Sipe and Associates, and Serving Those Who Serve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Justin Feldman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at LogicMonitor and was a professional golfer from 2019 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

George Feys is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously affiliated with Seneca Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sustainable family farm in Beallsville, MD. 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 supports institutional consulting across a large advisor network, with unique capabilities including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Joseph Purvis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Turner and Addie, LLC, a soap business based in North Potomac, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning offerings.

Joan Giacomini is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SmartBrief Inc. for 14 years. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Waheed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at CITIGROUP for 10 years. He is also a co-owner of Prestige Global Private Wealth, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

John Barriga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs and managed account services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.

Jeff Lin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, JBL Technology Solutions, and leadership of his own CPA firm, Jeff Lin CPA, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Victoria Fredericks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Deren Reid is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various divisions of Fidelity since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and offers oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Darwin Alfaro is a financial advisor with Merrill in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Frenchman Creeks Condo, an outside business based in New Carrollton, 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Wade Friedel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Friedel is a partner in Gridiron Sports, a business involved in acquiring and selling collectibles such as sports cards and comics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.