Michael Rufo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Giglio Rosa, LLC, a company that manufactures and sells alternative-leather goods including wallets and women's handbags. 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 individual and institutional investors.

Elizabeth Paal Goss is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works with OSAIC and previously spent 15 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Goss serves on the alumni board of Calvert School, focusing on engaging young alumni through events and communications. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios with a wide range of investment options, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Michael Ford is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and investment options. The firm integrates multiple investment managers and emphasizes a range of services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Scott Falkowitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pikesville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Falkowitz owns and manages a corporation related to his financial advising practice. 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 employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Philip Defelice is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes 17 years at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and five years at Divine Lifestyle Group Inc. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and consulting to access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, utilizing an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Beau Horning is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. He volunteers as a committee member for the Women’s Traffic & Transportation Club in Baltimore, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models under Founders Gate Capital and access to third-party managers.

Barbara Walters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 17 years and Stifel Independent Advisors for four years. Walters is also a commissioned notary for the state of Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Avis Fagu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a three-year tenure at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of advisors and a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eric Villamater is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Sarah Cicero is a CFP® professional affiliated with Osaic, with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp from 2003 to 2025 and StoneBridge Advisors, Inc. since 2005. She also owns StoneBridge Advisors and provides insurance products including disability insurance and annuities. Sarah serves as power of attorney for her mother, overseeing financial and legal decisions if needed. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Timothy O'Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for four years at La Tolteca Mexican Restaurant. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients. The firm supports a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grant Talbot is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sparks, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Equitable Advisors. Talbot serves on a nonprofit alumni board and is involved in managing an advisory business as well as overseeing a conference room rental operation listed on Peerspace. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research and third-party data to support tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation decisions within a defined investment universe.

Edwin Hogan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017, service in the Army National Guard since 2014, and tenure at Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he works as a notary public and loan signing agent and has been an Uber driver since 2021. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Joseph Williams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sparks, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Chesapeake Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with JTW Fitness LLC for eight years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Ryan Gutowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for five years. He is the principal owner of Gutowski Wealth Management LLC and holds minority ownership interests in several other investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds. The firm’s approach includes using proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations across diverse planning areas.

Brandon O'neill is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Westminster, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains rental property interests. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kemol Guy is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Exelon. 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 institutional investors.

Christopher Maienshein is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His previous roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Park Ave Securities, and Guardian. He is also involved in NFI Financial Planning, a business related to financial planning and trading activities. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Jacob Puckett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously served in roles at Restoration Presbyterian Church and Princeville Presbyterian Church. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.