Brian Avrunin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Friends of Scott Berkowitz, MD campaign, managing campaign finance reporting independently of Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, personalized recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

John Burkhardt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, employing risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Neyci Sued is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Sandy Spring Bank, Capital One Bank, and Check Cash Depot. 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 broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joan Livingston is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She previously worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2021 before joining RBC in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga and meditation and conducts monthly classes at the Anne Arundel County Public Library. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through various advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Dwight Ferguson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in mortgage lending facilitation, insurance agency leadership, and business exit planning strategies through his firm, Ferguson Financial Group. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms.

Brian Clifford is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. Clifford is also active as a licensed life insurance and health agent. 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by advanced analytical tools.

Jeffrey Carlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Carlson is also the owner of CAWM Services LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ Ameriprise financial advisors.

Joseph Codd is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Towne Park LLC, and Blackwall Hitch. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Codd Advisory Services, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Tyler Hammett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Tyler earned his Bachelor's degrees in International Finance and Economics from The Catholic University of America, Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics. Since 2017, Tyler has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and attorneys to address complex financial questions related to cash management, wealth diversification, tax minimization, estate protection, and timing of asset liquidation. His approach incorporates a goals-based process complemented by the firm's proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ strategy. Outside of his professional work, Tyler is active in community service, including volunteering with Athletes Serving Athletes Anne Arundel Chapter. He enjoys distance running, music, golf, biking, football, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, swimming, and traveling. Tyler is affiliated with the Relay For Life organization.

Laura Mcauley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Walter Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent multiple years at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson is a partner in a family farming operation with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports various advisory programs with a broad network of advisors.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including prior experience with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Zain Khokhar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and work in digital intelligence systems and travel. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tyler Sullivan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Kestra Investment Services and Kestra Advisory Services. Outside of finance, he has been involved with lacrosse-related businesses and organizations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Thomas Ervin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by comprehensive tools and methodologies.

Michael Bianca is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2010 with Natixis Global Asset Management in Boston, MA, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014 to apply his experience and knowledge in helping clients pursue their financial goals. Michael offers investment planning and advice to affluent individuals, families, and businesses. He provides personal and in-depth services, utilizing industry-leading resources to assist clients in achieving their personal and financial objectives. His approach is diversified and risk-managed, aimed at bringing clarity to a complicated marketplace and fostering trust and understanding with clients. He graduated from DeSales University in 2009, where he was a member of the baseball team. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Westminster, MD with his wife Amanda, their sons Easton and Beau, and their chocolate lab Camden. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, biking, fishing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Uka Saran is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this position, Uka focuses on simplifying financial planning and developing personalized strategies that align with clients' goals using Fidelity's tools and resources. Uka has been in the financial services industry since 2014, beginning as a Client Services Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Over the years, Uka advanced through roles including Business Development Specialist, Financial Consultant, and Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity Investments. Specific details regarding Uka's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Aiden Mowry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Primerica and its affiliate PFS Investments Inc. since 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved with The Healing and Wellness Center, where he has participated for five years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and operates at a large scale with approximately 3,964 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Xander Bauguess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior experience working at Tri-M Group LLC and various other positions including in education and entrepreneurial ventures such as an auto detailing business and a fishing charter. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Khameron Gray is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this position, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2025 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2024 to 2025. In his current role, Khameron collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their individual goals. Khameron emphasizes attentive listening and understanding client needs to provide tailored investment approaches. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, reflecting his involvement in client relationship management and financial representation. Outside of his professional work, Khameron's personal interests include family activities, football, music, reading, and writing.