Alan Becke is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company from 1992 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Haider Thamir is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously associated with Summit Financial, WS Griffith Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Nathan & Lewis Securities. Thamir also provides investment advisory services through his independent firm, Summit Investment Advisors, Inc. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies while combining advisory services with various affiliated financial products and partnerships.

Sean Barwick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ross Eagles is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years. Eagles also serves as a Client Relationship Manager at Ellrich Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he is involved in trading account reviews and retirement planning updates. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Christopher Goles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Janney Montgomery Scott and currently serves as CEO of Accompany Wealth Partners, an affiliated firm he manages alongside his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Michael Hartman is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He serves on the investment committee of Calvert Hall College High School, providing oversight of the investment manager and monitoring adherence to the school’s investment policy. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations leveraging proprietary research and tools, with a broad planning menu that includes services for clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Richard Grace is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent 24 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent offering fixed and indexed annuities, accident and health insurance, and traditional life insurance, and he is the owner of an LLC established for payroll purposes. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and portfolio management tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Graham Bauer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Pushing Pink Elephants. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Nicholas Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and is also employed as a server and bartender at Costas Inn. Prior to Merrill, he held positions at Bank of America, Exelon, Universal Mortgage & Finance, and Towson University. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carla Carpenter Breeding is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 23 years of experience as a business owner and therapy practice specialist, providing her with a thorough understanding of the financial needs of business owners and healthcare professionals. Carla's expertise encompasses financing and growing practices, succession planning, employee benefits, and longevity planning, integrating considerations of health, family, and home into her financial approach. She is a member of The AJC Group, a team with over 60 years of combined experience in financial services. Carla holds a Master's degree from Shenandoah University and several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Residing in Westminster, MD, Carla participates in community activities such as Access Carroll, Taste of Carroll, and the worship team at Lifepoint Church. She spends her spare time traveling and visiting her children.

Asher Furst is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, AsherFurst.com, and involvement with community and educational organizations such as The Voice of Lakewood and Kollel of Greenspring Inc. 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, and institutional investors.

Robert Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dale Waters Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Waters is currently based in Hunt Valley, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Raymond Sheedy is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having held prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. His recent positions include working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

Randall Becker is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jordan Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at T. Rowe Price and held various positions outside the financial sector, including roles related to global health supply chain management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Deborah Starr is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Jason Sarratea is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Shahzib Hussain is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Prior to his finance career, he was involved with Glyndon Grill and Towson University. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Gately is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball coach at Calvert Hall High School in Towson, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.