Victor Roy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Brian Westbrook Foundation, a nonprofit focused on education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market estimates.

Brandon Phillip Cheeks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kameliya Nikolova is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in hospitality, production, and education sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously owned Love Dove Farms LLC from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Oosterwijk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Towson University College of Business & Economics Advisory Board, providing guidance to support the institution’s educational mission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include tailored financial planning and estate strategies.

Christopher Biddison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Lee Creek Farm, a property in Maryland that he plans to rent through short-term rental platforms. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 designations. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Darrell Mitchell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Merrill and spent eight years at IKEA. He holds the Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

George Galster is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Communities United Against Hate, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Evan Carter is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Evan worked in various financial roles, including Mortgage Consultant at Newrez from 2021 to 2022, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021, and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Evan's approach to financial planning emphasizes understanding the client's priorities to build personalized plans that address lifetime and legacy goals. He supports clients in navigating their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Evan's personal interests include family activities, gardening, golf, and parenthood.

David Baker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party manager platforms.

Michael Branthover is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Miguel Zayas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional financial products.

David Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with Cetera in Baltimore, MD, having held prior roles at firms including T. Rowe Price Investment Services and Financial Dimensions, LLC. He also provides financial counseling and education for service members through Magellan Federal on a limited basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Moreland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive owner of Indiantown Farm Inc., involved in farming activities in Chaptico, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Hanah Rumpler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked in education and currently assists with bookkeeping for Food Directions, a food policy consulting company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Carter Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has approximately one year of industry experience, including prior roles at APL Federal Credit Union and SG Benefit Providers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages a substantial asset base and offers services through various channels, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Timothy Keffer is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Annapolis, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Raymond James & Associates for 12 years. He is the owner of Harpoon Investments, LLC, where he handles general accounting duties. 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 various sources.

Dormina Nyondo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Dormina worked at M and T Bank and TD Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Shapiro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pasadena, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he was involved with Spindle Fitness LLC for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors serving more than four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.