Douglas Sunday is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns an Etsy shop called Sundays In The Woodshop, where he makes and sells small wooden items. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm delivers personalized, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Troy Elser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he owns Elser Wealth Management LLC and serves as a trustee and partner in several investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that address various financial needs using Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

David Seifert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for several trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, with a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Katie Hansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eldersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Operations Director at Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC, supporting staff development and business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Melford Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through his business, M G Brown & Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

David Purcell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Bank of America and entrepreneurial ventures such as The Baltimore Whiskey Company LLC and Purcell Masonry. 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, and institutions.

Christopher Elmonus is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bearlight Marketing, Fairview, and Wake Forest University. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has 13 years of industry experience. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Kilberg is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating customized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals, with a focus on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Drawing on over 11 years of experience, Jared works closely with clients across different life stages, supporting them in long-term financial planning as they save for retirement and plan for their future. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He adheres to a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop flexible financial strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Jared is involved in community organizations such as Repair the World (Baltimore) and The League of People. He enjoys biking, cooking, music, photography, reading, running—including running marathons—and traveling. Jared lives with his family and their pets in Baltimore, where he can often be found running around the city or cycling in northern Baltimore County.

Matthew Aversa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Maller Wealth Advisors, Inc., offering a range of insurance products, and serves on the golf committee board for Pathfinders for Autism, a charitable organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and managed-account platforms to construct portfolios with various investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Bryan Costabile is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Enterprise LLC and in sports-related roles with the Premier Lacrosse League, Under Armour, and the Washington Commanders. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sports coaching and owns Icecap Sports Club in Maryland. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a large advisor network.

Jake Marcoux is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he has business ownership interests in real estate-related ventures. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Craig Gayhardt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SOJAC Ventures LLC, an investment-related business based in Cockeysville, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Matthew Lowry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Helen P Lowry Great Grandchildren Trust. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Kathie Okun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Penn Mutual Life Insurance, among others. Okun is the owner and president of Okun Financial Group Inc., offering accident, health, disability, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance, and she serves as a trustee of a family trust as well as a board member of Enterprising Women. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Seung Shin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that integrate quantitative modeling techniques.

Marc Pushkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Pushkin is president of Pushkin & Pushkin, Inc., serving as a third-party administrator, and he acts as an expert witness in divorce and personal injury cases involving actuarial calculations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and market research.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously was with Kestra Financial Services for three years. Weber is also associated with Weber & Messick, P.A., a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Dominic Nicolini is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the LD1940 Fund, a nonprofit established to honor the memory of a friend by providing scholarships and supporting cancer-related causes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Gavin Stringer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and three years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and leveraging research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.