Jared Simmons is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients to build comprehensive financial plans that help them prepare for and pursue their fullest retirement. Prior to his current position, Jared served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

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.

Nicole Dayball is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Salisbury, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2022 and previously worked at Salisbury University and Chesapeake High School. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, tax-smart withdrawals, and Social Security options. The firm combines algorithmic tools and advisory oversight to tailor plans and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

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 financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Their background includes roles in various sectors such as transportation and staffing alongside a long tenure at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of financial advising, Shelby is a notary public and loan signing agent and also drives for Lyft on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors serves primarily 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 employs model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and emphasizes advisory services through financial advisors who collect client information and present model recommendations.

Joseph Shaw III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fulton Financial Advisors and Fulton Bank, alongside a long tenure with Raymond James since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as an associate at Fulton Financial Advisors in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using detailed risk profiling and asset-allocation analysis to develop tailored recommendations and support client decision-making.

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.

Richard Muller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is currently based in Hunt Valley, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

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.

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.

Callum Redman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and is also involved with Richard Wagener and Wagener-Lee LLC in administrative capacities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

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 financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mt Airy, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including its predecessor AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of a non-investment-related business entity, HUDSON THOMAS LLC. 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 utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Patrick Hutchinson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Severn Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a broad array of investment options.

Raymond Sutton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles outside finance, such as at Turf Valley Resort and multiple educational organizations. He has been involved with the Elkridge Youth Organization for eight years. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions.

Mark Blackmer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for nine years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. 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.

Brian Dinka is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.