James Thomas II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Plata, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation managing practice employment and payroll services, and serves as president of the Stone Ridge Homeowners Association board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

James Gabarra is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica since 2023. Prior to his current role, he was self-employed as a consultant and has experience working with Washington Spirit Soccer. He is also involved in non-investment business activities, including consulting and referrals related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies developed by third-party asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Gordon Wallace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. Wallace is associated with Wallace Management LLC, a family-held business in which he serves as a signer on the account. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of in-house and third-party investment options.

Michael Sughroue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Python Talent Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an employee and bartender at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill in Annapolis, Maryland. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chase Stewart is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Chase occasionally works part time as a server for Sage Catering, a company specializing in food preparation and event coordination. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Achatz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding ChFC® and securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc. for 14 years before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also an owner and partner of Metropolitan Wealth Advisors, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also conducts educational seminars.

Annette Jackson Jolly is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hyattsville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a team leader and walker in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while offering a tiered percentage-based fee model.

Michael Costigan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. His other business activities include ownership of Advisor99, which supports his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Pepe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party management. The firm integrates adviser programs with other financial products, including insurance and collateralized lending.

Gregory Milburn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amy Taylor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has operated Taylor Wealth Strategies and Capitalistic Investment Services since 2010. Taylor serves as an independent contractor financial advisor and is the owner of Taylor Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized services such as municipal and public finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to her advisory work, Jennifer owns Accounting Unlimited, Inc., a CPA firm specializing in individual and small business tax services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various portfolio construction tools and supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Messineo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the boys varsity lacrosse team at South River High School. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines research, planning tools, and personalized recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement advice through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Katarina Stein is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2021. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop written financial plans that define their goals and outline strategies to pursue them effectively. Katarina emphasizes the importance of being proactive and creating plans from a position of strength to better navigate stressful financial situations. Prior to joining Fidelity, Katarina worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Fenner, Pierce & Smith Inc. from 2020 to 2021. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, reflecting her commitment to professional standards and client service. Outside of her professional work, Katarina enjoys fitness, sailing, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

Patrick Rosko is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advising, he serves as co-trustee for the Thomas Family Trust and may receive compensation for referrals related to home security and mortgage products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers overseen by an independent consultant and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Matthew Agee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Summit Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advisory work, Agee has a small side activity involving multi-family real estate ownership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning supported by proprietary planning tools and advisory programs tailored to client needs.

Sean Reedy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for eight years at Supreme Orthopedic Systems and one year at The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Luminous Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Colin Steele is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his financial services career in 2024. Prior to joining RBC, he worked in various roles including hospitality and logistics. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Blake Morris is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification along with designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Blake earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. Blake combines his extensive business knowledge with personal insight gained from growing up in a family with three generations of doctors. This unique perspective enables him to serve medical professionals by addressing their distinct and often complex financial needs. His work focuses on building enduring relationships with individuals, families, and businesses, aiming to create a comprehensive resource for medical professionals to support them as they grow their practices and attend to their patients. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Blake is also engaged in various personal interests such as baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, swimming, and spending time with his family.