Kenneth Graves is a financial professional at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors, and currently operates Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. Graves is also affiliated with NL Healthcare Advisory Accounting & Tax LLC, a CPA firm serving as the sponsor for the Avantax relationship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, providing services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Brazfield is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2012 and also has a longstanding role with the Department of Defense beginning in 2011. Beyond advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and referring home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates on a large scale, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodial services.

Nicole Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals, families, and organizations to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals by aligning money with clients' values and aspirations. Nicole's experience includes a background in the hospitality industry, which contributes to her focus on listening and delivering tailored financial guidance. She provides support in areas such as retirement planning, wealth preservation, liquidity management, portfolio management services, and financial strategies for business owners and mission-driven organizations. Nicole holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Howard University and is involved in community service through the Howard University Alumni Club and the Phi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Nicole's personal interests include basketball, hiking, music, photography, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and operating his own accounting firm, Michael G. Peters, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Regis Breen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Heritage Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, Breen serves as Vice President of Business Development at Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC and occasionally speaks to graduating students at Towson University about entering the workforce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-aware retirement advice within a defined investment framework.

David Vogelsang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Starry Associates, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Bell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, BFJ Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. He also maintains a CPA firm, Bell, Frech & Jacobs, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Ryan Fabian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, World Equity Group, Wealthvest, The Leaders Group Inc, Bestow, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Brendan Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Merrill Lynch and Clemson University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers.

Ronnie Rounds II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at CWCapital and academic work at Louisiana State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models and advisory programs.

Kevin Hutt is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Avantax and Onyx Asset & Wealth Management over his career. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Celebration Community Development Corporation and the National Children’s Center, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and program structures, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Connor Flynn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following two years at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Durbin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Logan Mc Naney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was involved in collegiate and professional lacrosse, playing for the Premier Lacrosse League's Denver Outlaws. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients with appropriate advisory models, including third-party and proprietary solutions.

Gregory Gann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and is a licensed attorney in Maryland, although he is not currently practicing law. Gann is also an author and freelance writer, having published a booklet titled "Your Investment Time Bomb" and contributed occasionally to Proactive Advisor Magazine. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joshua Fredricks is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in supporting corporate executives, business owners, and affluent families. He brings over 25 years of experience focused on asset and liability management to assist clients in planning for and achieving personal financial goals through collaborative relationships. Josh's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. He is part of The Cunningham/Fredricks/Otten Group, which offers comprehensive services including investment and retirement planning, pre- and post-IPO planning, concentrated stock strategies, and private business succession and transition planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Small Business Management from the University of Colorado Boulder and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for multiple consecutive years. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Joshua Berry is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes a holistic wealth management approach that begins with understanding each client’s unique financial situation and values. Joshua develops personalized strategies designed to adapt to changing needs and market conditions, leveraging Merrill's investment insights and the banking capabilities of Bank of America. Joshua holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He is actively involved in his community, volunteering with local youth organizations such as Hilltop Elementary School. Outside of work, Joshua enjoys fishing, football, and spending time with his family.

Patrick Gibbons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 16 years at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities including wealth and investment management. He serves as finance committee chairperson for Emory Church and is a board member of the Construction Finance Association, both nonprofit organizations. 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, portfolio management, and institutional platforms supported by advanced operational tools and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kelley Fant is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Fant has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Joshua Rivlin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and managing his own firm, The Rivlin Group PC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. He is also involved as an independent insurance agent and has participated as a speaker promoting the Xero brand to accountants and bookkeepers. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services with multiple portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary implementations tailored to client objectives.