Jessica Chicorelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she spent 15 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Heidi Locastro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill, PNC Investments, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. She has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Day Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at LPL Financial since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in teaching seminars and selling non-variable insurance products, including disability, health insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Bradley Hartzel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2025, following prior roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2011. He is based in Ellicott City, MD. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner support and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice.

Sharon Lewis is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and operates a separate business, Fiscal Pink, LLC, which publishes children’s books. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers, with discretionary separately managed account options and custodial support from Pershing.

Brian Walter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, following eleven years with the Department of Defense. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Andrew Goetz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera since 2023 and has prior experience at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of LTC Specialists, LLC, where he markets and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Karen Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Clarence Murray III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning incorporates structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, offering services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ilghar Samadzadeh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and 2025, respectively. Prior to his career in financial services, he held roles at George Washington University, Vaco LLC, and Macy’s. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Petty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to his career in finance, Petty spent several years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and also operated a moving and hauling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services through its network of financial advisors.

Andrew Poffel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jeremiah Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, FedEx, Macy’s, Kohl’s, and several educational institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.