Sean Cable is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Graham Holdings Company, Grove Point Investments, H Beck, CITIGROUP, PNC Wealth Management, United Brokerage Services, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an elections officer with the Prince William County Elections Board and works as a bartender. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rita Russell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carson Knight is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves the unique wealth management needs of executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs, focusing on helping clients navigate complex financial situations related to family wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Carson collaborates with attorneys, CPAs, and family stakeholders to develop and execute tailored strategies for clients experiencing significant liquidity events or transition planning. Carson began his advisory career at Morgan Stanley and has prior experience in investment banking. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Carson is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors, Association for Corporate Growth, and the Exit Planning Institute. A Maryland native, Carson resides in Rockville with his wife, Maggie. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Samuel Kushner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and teaching experience at the University of Maryland and McDonogh School. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Jared Simmons is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients to build comprehensive financial plans that help them prepare for and pursue their fullest retirement. Prior to his current position, Jared served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Anna Squier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Rockville, MD, and has one year of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Vintage Financial Partners, Babbington Inc, Gallagher Kies & Company, Keller Williams, and Carmen Schools for Science and Technology. Outside of advising, she is a licensed notary and owns Sharp Turn Products, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of investment options and platforms, combining extensive resources with a broad range of financial services.

James Straut is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, following a prior role at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering 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.

Cory Grant is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience in banking. He specializes in helping clients build wealth, secure their future, and achieve their financial goals through personalized financial strategies. Cory's expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment financial planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. A proud Pittsburgh native, Cory earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing from Howard University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to client-focused financial solutions. Cory emphasizes working closely with clients to set realistic expectations and milestones to keep their financial plans on track. Outside of his professional work, Cory coaches little league baseball and enjoys basketball, biking, cooking, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Nicole Dayball is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to her advisory role, she spent time at Salisbury University and Chesapeake High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arthur Mc Grath III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and also maintains a longstanding association with Temps & Co since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, non-discretionary advice based on detailed analysis and proprietary tools.

Destiny Efinda is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Destiny held various positions including roles at Orange Theory Fitness and Towson University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Louis Sitnik is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Credit Suisse Securities, and Pershing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is involved with the Alliance College Alumni Association as a board member and treasurer. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates various investment managers and strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Ryan Mcgonigal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services with a diverse suite of investment strategies and operational support tools.

Kirk Brooks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Suntrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an associate at two non-investment support companies, Lee, Sipe and Associates, and Serving Those Who Serve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

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.

Jeffrey Motsco is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and operating his own firm, Motsco Financial And Insurance, for 30 years. He serves as treasurer of the Columbia Business Exchange, a networking group, and is president of the Linden Grove Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. Merrill, along 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.