David Hawkins Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance, property casualty insurance, and structured settlements through Ash Brokerage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Seth Gusman is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services for 15 years and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Business First Funding, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term management.

Ibrahim Bah is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Avantax Advisory Services and as a principal consultant at Robert Half, where he led government audit assignments. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a member of Vision Globale Inc, which implements environmental and healthcare programs across Africa. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options.

Margaret Jackson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation 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 a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Gregory Salvucci is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors LLC. He also spent 16 years affiliated with Towson University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Rashmi Dhankhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. 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 evaluate investment options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Brandon Kerrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2025. Prior to his finance career, he has held various positions in construction, food delivery, and hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Robert Broseker is a financial professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Premier Planning Group and has experience in insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Girard is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Key Wealth Managers and positions outside the financial industry at Towson University and Washington Christian Academy. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, using a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

John Haigler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an event planning business, The Vinoy Group, with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Greg May is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2001, with experience spanning various positions including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge, and Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial. His career also includes roles such as Financial Specialist at PNC Bank and Director of Sales at NFM Lending. Throughout his career, Greg has focused on providing clients with wealth strategies aimed at offering benefits both presently and in the future. His approach emphasizes experience, dedication, and integrity, aligning his business practices and values with the financial goals of his clients. Additional details regarding Greg May's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Juliette Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Aguilar Bernstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Erin Willis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Raymond James Financial. Outside of advising, she is a musician operating as a sole proprietor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches.

Kevin Stone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Comerica Bank, and United Heritage Credit Union. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christian Pardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill Lynch. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Arter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex works with clients to assess their current financial standing and collaboratively develop plans to help them move forward with confidence. Alex has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022), gaining experience across various facets of financial consulting and client management. Outside of work, Alex enjoys baseball, comedy, exploring different cuisines, hiking, snowboarding, and has a background related to military service.

Michael Stansbury is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill in Annapolis, Maryland. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1995 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from East Carolina University. Michael has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With over 30 years of experience, Michael specializes in wealth management and personalized financial planning. His approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities and creating comprehensive strategies to pursue their financial goals while managing investment risk. Michael lives in Dunkirk, Maryland with his wife Stacey and their daughters, Caroline and Allison. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys volunteering, playing golf, following soccer, and coaching his daughters.

Jordan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, South River Mortgage, and various other firms in financial services and hospitality. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through a centralized team using proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.