Neela White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2007 to 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, 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 deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Emily Crawford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, where she has been employed since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Steven Bonanno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2005, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a driver for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Charles Schwab 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Juan Gochez Barrientos is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and was previously with Axa Advisors LLC from 2015 to 2020. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

David White is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including six years at New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities LLC before joining Equitable Advisors in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he also sells property and casualty insurance on a part-time basis. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Jesus Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Insurance Services and the National Security Agency. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Innovative Sprocket LLC, a business selling vehicle accessory products. 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 investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities.

John Pellegrini is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 institutions.

Michael Hilliard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of several books and serves as a board member for the Linstead Community HOA in Severna Park, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Chad Miller is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through several rental property holdings and related business entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keith Bouchard is a financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with a family-owned small business, Annapolis Market House. Merrill, in conjunction with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Monica Brown is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches group exercise classes at the YMCA of Central Maryland. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Aaron Burleson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including eight years at M&T Securities prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research from LPL and third-party subadvisors, and various investment technologies.

Howard Ulmer III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active musician, performing as a guitarist and singer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work alongside targeted advisory programs.

Kevin Link is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the president and owner of Link Financial Corp and volunteers with the St. Agnes Hospital Charitable Foundation’s finance committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Marjorie Inden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2008 and 2009, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Wylie Rice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, Rice worked at AXA Advisors LLC and was employed at Johns Hopkins University and its Department of Cognitive Neurology. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Morton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the family business, holding a 95% ownership stake in James A Morton & Sons Funeral Home and serving in corporate strategy. 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 advisory process 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.

John Jilek is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He conducts retirement training classes for government employees as a contract trainer with the National Institute of Transition Planning. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Butler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. He serves as co-trustee of a family trust. 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 includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.