Robert Norton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2014 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner And Smith Incorporated since 2012. 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.

Brian Conrad is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Conrad is involved in maritime assistance as an occasional captain for Tow Boat U.S. Annapolis Baltimore/Middle River and holds positions on the Anne Arundel County Ethics Board and Police Accountability Board. He is also the owner of Oakley Aviation, LLC, established for aircraft ownership. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Dan Wittig is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He focuses on helping families navigate complex financial challenges, including investment strategy, retirement planning, tax efficient investing, and multigenerational family wealth planning. Dan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at RiverBay Investments from 2010 to 2013. Outside of his professional career, Dan enjoys boating, sailing, music, and spending time with his family.

Frank Link II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Harold Hunt Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Cantella and Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, Equitable Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment process that includes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Karl Campbell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of CampusNIL Corporation, a student savings platform that provides financial benefits and discounts to college students across the U.S. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, including tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options, delivered through a collaborative, non-discretionary process.

Matthew Wallace is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he was involved with Ken's Creative Kitchen from 2015 to 2017. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Kristin Adam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she spent 15 years working at Friends and Family Flooring. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Ocean City, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad range of individual, corporate, and institutional clients.

Stacey Wildberger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to provide diversified investment solutions across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Kristin Long is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Morgan Stanley, having held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney llc, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Andrew Di Ferdinando is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2017, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2015 to 2017. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on tax efficiency and risk management.

Mackenzie Watson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Watson worked at Charter Financial Group and held roles at Uber Inc., RZIM, SunTrust Inc., and the University of Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with flexible investment strategies and various institutional platforms.

Thomas Carter III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations with a variety of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements client-specific strategies using both in-house and third-party managers and integrates capital markets and alternative investments into its offerings.

Keith Manning is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Lighthouse Financial Services, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Kamins & Manning, P.C., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party asset managers.

Kellie Forst is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Harrell Group based in Annapolis. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, she has focused on providing holistic wealth management services by developing customized strategies that address clients’ entire financial situations. Kellie assists affluent and high net worth individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations with goals including retirement income, education planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and portfolio management. Kellie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Maryland College Park. She has earned several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach emphasizes educating clients and helping them pursue their financial objectives while managing risks prudently. Based in Millersville, Maryland, Kellie lives with her husband and son. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys cooking, interior decorating, reading, sewing, and spending time with her family. She is also affiliated with the Sigma Kappa organization.

Paul Peck Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Peck co-owns future salon franchise ventures with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized niche planning, and combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jacqueline Nicholson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Nicholson also serves as treasurer for the Saefern Saddle & Yacht Club and is involved in a family trust as a trustee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked in the automotive industry with positions at Toyota of Bowie, Nissan of Bowie, and Toyota of Waldorf. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Kelly Wittpenn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an Etsy store where she designs and sells print-on-demand items. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.