Kim Caldwell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment strategies for clients with complex financial profiles. He primarily advises ultra-high-net-worth families, senior executives, and business owners, focusing on areas such as tax minimization, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Kim holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland College Park. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007 following his work as an analyst with JMT Engineering, Kim has worked alongside The BFCP Group to deliver tailored wealth management solutions. He serves on the boards of the Terrapin Club and the Annapolis chapter of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. Kim resides in Severna Park, Maryland, with his wife and two children. His personal interests include biking, golfing, and hunting.

Gabriela Marchante is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2019. Her prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo, Uber, and Navy Federal Credit Union. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Barkman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Barkman serves as a trustee for family trusts, dedicating time to managing investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Garrett Atkins is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent several years at the University of Alabama. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and emphasizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Brian Lees is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities from 2008 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers tailored to each client's risk profile.

Caitlin Carter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ronn Nuger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 1999 and has a diverse background that includes roles in insurance, CPA services, and training centers. Outside of finance, Nuger is a musician, performing as a singer, entertainer, and dancer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has specialized programs for municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Evan Downey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Athletes Serving Athletes, a charitable foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Derrick Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor or co-executor for estates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and offers various services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jean Cuadra is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hyattsville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jeffrey Furniss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Karen Steppler Krieg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Laura Gonzalez Portillo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bilal Colbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tower Federal Credit Union, E*TRADE Securities, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Sheri Mergenthaler is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Annapolis, MD. She has held prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Capital Corp., among others. Sheri also serves as a committee member on the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) Investment Committee, overseeing the organization's investment fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John Rohrs is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at T. Rowe Price for ten years before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Dailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 12 years and AGIA for 4 years. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in non-securities insurance product activities as an agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

John De Nuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was with Cetera Advisor Networks and has long-term employment as a Senior Staff Engineer at Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Eyob Eyob is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America from 2017 to 2025 and has additional experience in retail from Macy’s. 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, and institutional investors.

Alexander Jurado is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Kent Manor FBS LLC, Hersha Hospitality Management, and Spire Hospitality. 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 range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.