Stuart Mears is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time stocking shelves at Martins Supermarket in Eldersburg, 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.

Elizabeth Wise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently holds a position at M&T Bank since 2019. Prior to her financial career, she gained experience in the hospitality industry with Maggie's Restaurant and Full Moon Pub & Grill. 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 a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brendan Graham is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Jennifer Falter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Timothy Beschner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including multiple engagements with Chapelgate Presbyterian Church and a role at Liberty University. He is the owner of Besch Inc, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Daniel Jarrett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 28 years and held positions at Prudential/LPL Enterprise LLC and Coppermine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. Since 1999, he has served as membership chairman for NAIFA Anne Arundel County, MD, and he also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative planning engagements and a broad range of client services.

David Poehlmann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Hartford Funds Distributors LLC for six years and held roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors Inc, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Lutron Electronics. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Peper is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously held roles at Rise, Marist College, T Rowe Price, and Old Navy. Merrill, along 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.

Jeffrey Strzelczyk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2016. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Gordon Witherspoon Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Allison Adle is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Allison has a potential participation in life settlement transactions through Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Dipendra Chhantyal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill, alongside 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.

Alexander Budin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors. The firm integrates internal and third-party investment management with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Jason Piebes is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Timonium, MD. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Caruso Homes and Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of both Daybreak Estates HOA and the Trinity Lions PTL, overseeing community governance and volunteer activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Ashley Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Naval Sea Systems Command and Wake Forest University. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning with a range of investment strategies.

Milton Dodge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Patient Capital Management LLC and T. Rowe Price. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Ferguson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

William Coleman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2018 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of finance, he formerly operated a screen-printed T-shirt business under his registered LLC, Beard City LLC. 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.

Jeffrey Gue is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fulton Financial Advisors, National Life Group, and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. He is also involved as an insurance agent and partner with Worthington Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.