David Brooks Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He has seven years of experience with T. Rowe Price and four years in the financial industry overall. His prior work includes roles at Acre Mortgage, NFM Lending, Bayshore Mortgage Funding, and Dinosaur BBQ. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses proprietary mutual funds and ETFs alongside tax-aware strategies and provides financial plans supported by Monte Carlo simulations and ongoing reviews.

Kevin Somerville is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Baltimore, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Somerville Investments, Colorado College, and Constellation Energy. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Joseph Stumbroski is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and operating Stumbroski & Associates, Inc., a separate business focused on traditional insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Onyekachi Okoroafor is a financial advisor at HB Wealth Management with Series 63 and 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HB Wealth, he worked at Huge Inc., IA Collaborative, and ZS Associates. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative due diligence process across various public and private investment strategies and offers services such as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and institutional advisory solutions.

Sean Somerville is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Realta Investment Advisors. Somerville owns Somerville Investments, where he manages client portfolios and develops comprehensive financial plans. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model, supports multi-advisor platforms, and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Benjamin Defelice is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a competitive youth lacrosse team. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm serves individual investors and households primarily with proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, using model portfolios and a variety of tax-aware management strategies.

Malick Ndoye is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at PDP Group/Amtrust Financial and Crocs Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing rideshare driving services. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, combining goal-based planning with online tools and ongoing advisor support.

Stephanie Boddiford is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Bankers Life and related entities since 2021 and previously held positions at T Rowe Price and Holland and Sherry. In addition to her advisory role, she is an appointed insurance agent authorized to sell Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and ongoing portfolio management using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Edward Tune is a financial advisor at Brown Advisory in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown Advisory since 2013. Brown Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including high net worth individuals, endowments, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental research approach and offers strategies across equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios, including sustainable-investment options.

Joseph Shortt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including positions at Lowe’s, Walmart, and James Madison University. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in the hospitality industry as part of the support staff at Nepenthe Brewing Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Timothy Chesser is a CFP® professional working with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Williams Asset Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he is a contracted pianist at the Church of the Nativity and also works as a piano instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios.

Carole Leitgeb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Resource 1, Inc. Her activities include involvement with Academy Financial, Inc., related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Joseph Browning is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from McDaniel College and has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Terrie Kilroy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with nine years of experience in the industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a photography business called TK Shots and works as a cosmetics consultant for Rodan and Fields. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

David Grabner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H.P Executive Group, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a farm business in Glen Arm, MD. LPL Financial serves individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Patrick Perry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of advising, Perry is active as a drummer with the musical group Goodbye July and serves as COO of a logistics and consulting firm, CGMA Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Adetayo Adewole is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Educational Testing Service, and Pearson Education Inc. Adewole is involved with Jeducare Services, Inc., an outside business activity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Richard Zink is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Gary Mott is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he is president of Gary T. Mott, CPA, PA, an accounting and tax preparation firm. Mott also serves as a trustee overseeing trust administration for multiple fiduciary appointments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Nicholas Moon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Nicholas focuses on building long-term relationships founded on trust, communication, and personalized advice. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Nicholas began his career as a Financial Auditor at Baker Tilly and later worked as a Corporate Finance Consultant at Deloitte. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving. As a Merrill Financial Advisor, he works one-on-one with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting plans as situations change. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Elon University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He speaks English and Korean and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, hiking, music, running marathons, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.