Vanessa Fernandez Salazar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is an employee at The Cheesecake Factory in Towson, Maryland, where she works as a front-of-house team member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brian Stamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cockeysville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at PNC Investments for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Christopher Gable is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and structured financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Tindall is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Bush III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience, all with LPL. He is also involved with BD Wealth Management, LLC, a separate investment-related business affiliated with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Rumana Tarin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping affluent individuals and families with services including corporate executive support, education planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Rumana holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stony Brook University and an Associate's Degree from Briarcliffe College. She has also completed advanced financial planning coursework at the College for Financial Planning. Her professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) certifications. She is a member of the Bank of America Long Island Regional Council. Rumana is actively involved in the special needs community through her work with Autism Speaks. She brings her fluency in English, Persian, and Spanish to her practice. Outside of work, Rumana enjoys music, fitness, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Arnoldo Lezama is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and previously worked in non-financial roles including at Mercedes-Benz of Hunt Valley and Laureate Education Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a general partner and managing member of an LLC that provides HR consulting services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations utilizing a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jessica Chicorelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she spent 15 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Katherine Heisler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2017, with prior experience at KCD Financial, Inc. and Freedom Investors Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly as well as through corporate financial planning agreements.

Huston Collison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services through its broad platform.

Heidi Locastro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Merrill, PNC Investments, Metlife Securities, and TIAA-CREF. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and advisory services to a diverse client base.

John Day Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1996. Day also works as an instructor and is involved in selling disability, health insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using diverse portfolio strategies and advanced operational tools.

Luke Welsh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goohoo Digital and Coastal Carolina University. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services with a wide range of investment options and uses technology tools to support advisors while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Bradley Hartzel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at several affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools. The firm offers diversified model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary advice, and serves approximately 477,000 clients with a range of workplace and direct-subscription solutions.

Devin Foudos is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Charles Schwab before joining Merrill. Foudos has experience in both institutional and investment services environments. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Chattler is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC in Ellicott City, MD, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years and at Ventura Promotional Products, Inc. for five years. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform. The firm is recognized for its scale, affiliate network, and integrated offerings across asset management, broker-dealer, and trust services.

Sharon Lewis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Millersville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has been involved with the firm and its affiliates in various capacities since 1996. Outside of financial advising, she is the owner of Fiscal Pink, LLC, a business focused on selling children's books. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Brian Walter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, following eleven years with the Department of Defense. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Clinton Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a portfolio of model homes purchased from a homebuilder, which he rents and later sells. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Karen Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.