J. Brady Grygrowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Ameriprise for one year. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary solutions, focusing on client information gathering, risk assessment, and tailored investment implementation.

Frank Sokola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2013. He provides financial advice and guidance to successful individuals and families, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Frank aims to assist clients in clarifying investment opportunities and understanding market conditions to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Wilkes University, where he also played college baseball. Frank is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is committed to delivering service supported by extensive resources that enable clients to explore financial strategies and pathways. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank grew up on a lake and enjoys spending time on the water. His personal interests include antiquing, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Cusack is a CFP® with 45 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also acts as a trustee and personal representative for his father's trust and estate. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Sadowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Arbutus Community Association and umpires softball games in Maryland. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Michael Belfiore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Cornerstone Loft & Grill, Sun Automation Group, and South River Landscapes LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Kevin Cotherman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of directors for Hope Connections, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of a small private organization, Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Tuan Luu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative between 2022 and 2024. He began his financial career as an Investment Analyst at Vietnam Investments Group from 2015 to 2016. In his professional approach, Tuan emphasizes understanding clients' priorities such as family, goals, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. He aims to serve as a trusted partner and advocate, helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Tuan's personal interests include comedy, cooking and baking, fitness, food, photography, and reading.

Andrew Shaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in outside employment as a paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Porter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Prostatis Group LLC, Edward Jones, and Scarborough Capital Management. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns a business selling digital Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet templates on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alec Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Atlantic Prime Mortgage, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and 2U Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Denise Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gambrills, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a leadership role in the Poker League of Nation, where she leads poker classes, hosts free tournaments, and organizes casino ladies poker events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Christopher Maynard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Michael is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on health, life, disability, and long-term care products and serves as a committee member for a homeowners association golf course. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategy access.

Arianne Rodriguez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Annapolis, MD. She has worked at Merrill since 2013 and also holds a position with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jenny Logsdon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles at M&T Bank, M&T Securities, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and MetLife Investment Fund Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Bergner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and involvement with C Beach Brown LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the hospitality sector, including at Athens Country Club and Newk's Eatery. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Reedy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the programming committee for the Annapolis Film Festival, helping to select films for the annual event. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Higgins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pasadena, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Higgins serves as a lead facilitator at Arundel Christian Church and is a member of the board for Gold Flex Life Sciences, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Boyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.