Joseph Jones II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. 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.

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 with 10 years of industry experience. Smith has a diverse work background including roles at Woodlawn Motor Coach, Schneider National, and United States Postal Service. Outside of advisory work, Smith is a licensed notary public and loan signing agent, and also drives part-time for Lyft. Primerica Advisors manages a large wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, with trade execution and custody supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joseph Shaw III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fulton Financial Advisors and The Columbia Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, offering non-discretionary guidance supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Joseph Reilly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

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.

Alexander Dodge is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. He has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at The Home Depot and the University of Maryland’s Department of Recreation and Wellness. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver investment solutions.

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.

Edward Walton II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Baltimore, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wilmington Trust, N.A. and GCS Marital Trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may incorporate an ESG framework.

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.

Charles Bubeck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for eight years and the State of Maryland for five years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Callum Redman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Richard Wagener and Wagener-Lee LLC since 2022 and has prior experience at Salisbury University and Howard Community College. Redman is also involved in administrative duties for Richard Wagener’s support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports a large advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, along with a one-year tenure at Howard County Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Omar Jennings IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has 16 years of experience. Before Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of Hudson Thomas LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of advisers.

Patrick Hutchinson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Commonwealth Financial Network, Severn Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. Hutchinson is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Raymond Sutton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and beginning his career in 2025. His prior work includes roles at Turf Valley Resort, Towson University, and community organizations such as the Elkridge Youth Organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to tailor investment 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.

Deren Reid is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Reid has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and may delegate management to sub-advisers while maintaining oversight controls.