Edith Bonilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Emperma LLC, a cosmetic tattooing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jordan Toepel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nuveen Investments for 15 years and Calamos Investments for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer coaching, serving as an assistant coach for Christos FC and owning Everything Hurts, LLC, through which he coaches for the Liverpool International Academy Central MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated trust company, and securities-based lending options.

Andrew Kadala is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his firm work, he is involved as an investment advisor with Fishing Creek Financial LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and has over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Venus Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bowie, MD, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Wilson serves as an advisory board member for the Maryland Insurance Administration, providing input on licensing issues related to life and health advisors. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes written recommendations on various planning topics and the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Meeshan Reid is a CFP® certificant and financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Columbia, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Morgan Stanley among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 and four years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has occasionally worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Sean Eldred is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2016 and is currently based in Columbia, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

David Greeley is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones in Hanover, MD. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Perrot is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Alex Brown (a division of Raymond James), and Alight Financial Solutions. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Athlon Advisors in a service capacity related to insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platform arrangements.

Fred Sherrill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Bank since 2017 and RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008. Outside of finance, he is involved in a residential real estate development company as managing director and is an active owner of a small private company related to interior design. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Andrew Dans is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Ameriprise, American General Life Insurance, and AIG Capital Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process with a five-member committee and uses tax-aware strategies alongside defensive tactics to manage risk and positioning.

Kirk Michel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Odenton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WesBanco Securities, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, TIAA-CREF, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Michael Beaumont is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also an executor for his grandmother’s estate, a role he performs outside of his advisory work. 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 advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Paul Burdett Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and Capitalist Investment Services from 2004 to 2024. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Charles Menk III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Tensley Consulting, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and The MITRE Corporation. He is also president and CEO of The CGMA Group, 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jessica Costello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Annapolis, Maryland. She assists clients in creating personalized strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women's wealth, and retirement income. Jessica emphasizes placing the client at the center of the wealth management process by discussing individual concerns and priorities to develop meaningful financial goals and corresponding investment strategies. Jessica began her career in the securities industry in 1996 with Legg Mason and joined The O'Malley Stansbury Group at Merrill in 2010. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her team has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Residing in Annapolis with her husband Tom and son Jack, Jessica enjoys skiing, boating, and watching the Washington Capitals. She is also involved in the community through participation in the organization Clothing Our Kids.

John Barnes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2010 and is associated with The Barnes Group and Capitalist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Barnes manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.

Collin Fleming is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Shore United Bank, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, The Cannon Club, Disney, and Wingate University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Thomas Digirolamo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and currently operates Digi Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a restaurant and catering business and is the owner of a book titled The S.O.B. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

John Snowden is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He is also involved with Thomas Point Financial, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors across strategic and tactical allocations.