Michael Viscardi Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has also worked at M&T Securities, Inc. and M&T Bank since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a USA Hockey certified ice hockey referee for youth games in Maryland. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to various model portfolios and research.

Deandre Cammarata serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011 after earning his bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Deandre has focused on providing concierge-level wealth management services. He works closely with clients and their families, overseeing and coordinating financial affairs to simplify their financial lives while collaborating with a team of professionals on estate planning, banking, home financing, securities lending, and other financial matters. Deandre specializes in corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, liquidity management, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His expertise has been recognized with inclusion on Forbes' "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists in 2025. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE), and maintains an active role within the community through involvement with organizations such as Project C.U.R.E. and Ronan's Reel. Residing in Chicago's North Shore with his wife and son, Deandre enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and following soccer, specifically supporting Manchester United. He dedicates time outside of work as a board member of Ronan's Reel, an organization focused on addiction recovery. His commitment to delivering personalized, attentive service underpins his role at The Murphy Group, where he aims to provide the best value to his clients.

Zach Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors and has a background that includes educational roles at Virginia Tech and DeMatha Catholic High School. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Big Bean for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Eric Wells is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has concurrently worked at T. Rowe Price and within the federal government since 2010. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies.

William Persons is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Kevin Appler is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Hanover, MD, with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent a year at Kestra Financial Services. He is also involved with Tower Federal Credit Union, where he has served since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes a range of model portfolios and research resources.

Ellis Gallimore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Gallimore is also affiliated with State Employee's Credit Union of Maryland. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Gilma Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Hernandez holds a Series 66 credential. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Terrell Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Calverton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has been associated with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Matt-Hew Consulting LLC, where he serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Deborah Frech is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and she is also involved with BFJ Wealth Management and Bell, Frech & Jacobs, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Ashley Lazarewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she organizes events and golf outings for a local business women's network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm delivers tailored recommendations through meetings and client summaries, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

John Foard is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving as a Financial Advisor since 1994, joining Merrill Lynch in 2002 after previous roles at First Union/Wachovia and Edward Jones. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John specializes in portfolio management and asset allocation, designing customized investment portfolios that align with each client's unique preferences, timelines, cash-flow needs, and risk tolerance. He works closely with clients to identify their financial goals and needs, applying a disciplined investment methodology to help families advance their financial well-being through informed advice and tailored wealth strategies. He earned his high school diploma from Severn School and a bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College. John is actively involved in his community, serving as the President of the Woodbridge Forest Homeowners Association and as an usher at Severna Park United Methodist Church. He lives in Severna Park with his wife Mary and their twin daughters. In his free time, John enjoys boating, golfing, gardening, landscaping, and outdoor grilling.

James Orders II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 1994. He is a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group, where he focuses on corporate retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined-contribution plans, servicing high-net-worth clients as well as managing the team's fixed-income investments. His client base includes successful business owners, physicians, retirees, wealthy families, and endowments in Baltimore, Maryland, and nationwide. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education from Roanoke College. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He works closely with clients, their accountants, and attorneys to keep tax minimization and estate planning strategies aligned with investments and liabilities. James resides in Arnold, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. His personal interests include boating, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Taylor Janoskie is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience and has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Janoskie is involved in life insurance and fixed insurance sales and owns an LLC focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management strategies and program options supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

William Stanik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent licensed for life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Andrew Gordon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career with Equitable Advisors in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Preply, DoorDash Inc., and various academic and community organizations. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Richard Dix is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, The Marshall Financial Group, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc., among others. Dix is also an owner and partner of S2 Financial Partners LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Juan Guillen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Bank, Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Allstate, as well as involvement with the Apostolic Ministry of Reconciliation. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Deborah Stotelmyer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1997 and also teaches private music lessons independently. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

James Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its investment approach.