Pamela Gruver Adams is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1995. She is a partner of the Gruver Adams Jenkinson Group and specializes in advising high net worth families, business owners, physicians, retirees, and female investors. Pamela's approach involves a thorough and personalized discovery process, focusing on retirement planning, tax minimization, asset preservation, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Pamela holds several professional credentials, including the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is a graduate of American University and has also studied at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics. Her expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. In her personal life, Pamela is active with Success in Style, an organization supporting women pursuing employment. She enjoys biking, genealogy, hiking, reading, skiing, and spending time with her family. Pamela lives in Clarksville, Maryland, with her husband, Brian Baumgardner, and their family.

Amanda Robinson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, First Citizens Investor Services, and AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Alan Golden is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he owns an insurance marketing and sales business and oversees payroll and tax preparation for his sole proprietorship, The Pensure Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment programs supported by affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Jeannette Jordan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with MetLife Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an usher at the John F. Kennedy Center. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative planning engagements.

Stephanie Yoingco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Waterford Wealth Management, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a server in the hospitality industry. 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 advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Randall Greene is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 26 years. He also maintains a sole proprietorship providing life insurance and long-term care policy services. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

Antonio Marshall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined the firm in 2025 after 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc and seven years at Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Mark Phillips is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ian Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice based on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Namita Kathuria is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Krav Maga Maryland and Peacock SkinCare. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christine Jaeger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 1997. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Tyson Thompson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He is based in Columbia, MD, and has no prior industry experience. Tyson’s work history includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at Oakdale High School and Abercrombie & Fitch. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessment and uses third-party advisory platforms alongside proprietary offerings to implement investment solutions.

Thomas Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in holistic wealth management, creating tailored investment portfolios and financial plans based on each client's unique needs. His client base includes business owners and corporate executives, for whom he develops strategies to accumulate wealth and transition that wealth into retirement income. Beyond investment management, he also addresses estate planning and insurance considerations to prepare clients for various scenarios. Thomas provides ongoing advice to local families, business owners, and retirees, focusing on growing and preserving wealth efficiently. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. His approach involves one-on-one collaboration to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with individual long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Salisbury University and carries the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Thomas enjoys basketball, boating, football, golfing, and skiing.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. He is also the author of the publication *IS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAILING YOU?* LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Justin Bowmaker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in automobile racing. Mass Mutual 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, using detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools to provide written financial recommendations.

Timothy Heidenberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a team attendant and ballboy for the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automation to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Robert Boyles is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elkridge, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also works with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before that, he spent three years at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services, using software tools and Monte Carlo simulations to inform collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Laurette Dearden is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and Petersen International Underwriters. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation and accounting practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

David Johnston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and trustee for family trusts. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Garrett Conn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC from 2017 to 2018 and at Enterprise Holdings from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships without investment discretion, and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.