William Morgan III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Vistas at Turf Valley Home Owners Association and participates in the Finance Committee for the Church of the Resurrection; he also owns a consulting business, MNC Management Group, LLC, and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering tailored recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside human oversight to deliver personalized retirement income strategies.

Katherine Kohler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, teaching an undergraduate course on Intercultural Communication. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and integrates with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management services separate.

Wendy Quattrochi is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously spent 23 years with American Portfolios Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and an appointed insurance agent licensed to provide long-term care insurance advice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios that include a broad range of investment options.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2005 and also operates a tax preparation practice through Jeff Cohen CPA, LLC. In addition, he serves as an audit manager at the Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in Medicaid audits for the federal government. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Garrett Southern is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Ameriprise since 2018, following brief roles at Planning Solutions Group and Loftus Masonary. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CAWM Services, LLC as a paraplanner, managing advisory business activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Meyer is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years before joining Osaic in 2024. On rare occasions, he has written life insurance and long-term care insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and portfolio construction methods.

Marat Kushner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public in Baltimore County, Maryland. 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 and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Daniel Rooner is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its predecessor AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party advisory models.

Mark Mueller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management firm since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Victoria Cucina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and PLC Hardware. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sophia Taslitsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Miracle Mile Advisors, Kestra Investment Services, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charles Hanley IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 certification and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Homeside Financial and The Conafay Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Hanley-Hanes LLC, involved in house flipping and managing investment activities related to that business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Benjamin James is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jonathan Wasey is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and the State Employee Credit Union of Maryland. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and Truist Advisory Services. 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, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Neeraj Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and worked at Sears from 2015 to 2019. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Leslie Jurado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Leslie worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Leslie is also associated with the State Employees Credit Union. 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 financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James Farally is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes risk assessment and matching clients to third-party program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Rickey Post is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Turning Point Financial, Regulus, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, Jolles Insurance and Financial, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He has involvement with the NCAA since 2012 and previously with the OHSAA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors—offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies.

Gina Harper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Stephen Defeo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for his daughter. 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 investment approach 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.