Gavin Alwine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Keystone Bean LLC, PetSmart, Chick-fil-A, Crescent Industries, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Steven Crosby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017 and has prior experience in the telecommunications industry with Verizon and related retailers. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Terry Glendenning Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he sublets part of his office suite to a construction management company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies and operates within the broader Bank of America platform, offering a wide range of investment options.

Patrick Perry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of advising, Perry is active as a drummer with the musical group Goodbye July and serves as COO of a logistics and consulting firm, CGMA Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Caroline Palm is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with a brief tenure at Valic Financial Advisors in 2023, and has prior experience in education at Switzerland Point Middle School, The Harbour School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, supported by oversight of affiliated sub-advisers and adherence to governance procedures.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. Hyatte has over 27 years of industry experience, primarily from Bank of America, where they worked from 1997 to 2024, followed by a role at Certainty Home Lending before joining Merrill. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Erica Nolan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years before joining OSAIC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms, and manages portfolios across various investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Cynthia Fisher is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been associated with various Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Angela Harper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Randallstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Heath Chavis is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and Rosenbloom & Butler, CPA, PC. In addition to his advisory work, he is the sole owner of The IBC Group, a full-service tax and accounting firm serving small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Cammarata is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a client healthcare consulting business operated jointly with his wife and coordinates age group activities related to updating game scores on a website. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a collaborative approach that includes the use of firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Connor Rebele is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vineyard Vines and Champion Teamwear, and he attended Loyola University Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to provide a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Schekeeb Sidiqi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Sidiqi worked in real estate with TTR Sotheby's International Realty and BNI Realty. Outside of advisory work, Sidiqi teaches German at the German International School in Washington, DC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jeffrey Hilwig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Howes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles including at Vintage Financial Partners and in other non-financial positions. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through multiple third-party programs. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Salvatore Prisco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stubbs LLC and Pompili DPM, as well as experience managing Trattoria del Mare da Salvatore. 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Upinder Chandhok is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2020, with prior experience at SunTrust and PNC Investments. 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 non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and offers access to a broad range of investment strategies and products.

Nury Hyre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Citibank. Hyre is also affiliated with Tower Federal Credit Union, where she is involved in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Leo Mercer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors LLC, Vectorworks, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.