Elizabeth Pakenas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pakenas serves as a board member of the Washington and Lee University Investment Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Stuart Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, TIAA, and TIAA-CREF. He also administers trusts for ACNB Bank, assisting with client inquiries and account management tasks without handling securities transactions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Tracy Bush is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Bush worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years and spent 19 years at H. Beck, Inc. Bush also has experience working with the Buffalo Bills. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Heidi Reif Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with ARCC 172 Flyers, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Kenneth Root is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 38 years of industry experience. He 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Madison Lilly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Madison worked in roles at Iron Rooster and the University of Maryland College Park. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Robert Buttarazzi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Golf Chairman for the Lido Civic Club, where he organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Annette Bratt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Annette utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse aspects of her clients' financial lives, focusing on developing personalized financial strategies based on clients' individual goals. Annette began her career in wealth management at SunTrust in 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). A native of the Washington DC region, Annette lives in New Market, Maryland with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in local 5k and 10k charity runs, and traveling to O’ahu. She and her team are actively involved in community initiatives where they live and work.

Jason Jennings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Key Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Mark Van Bibber is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and Agia. Outside of advisory work, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses covering various planning areas and separates planning services from managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Catherine Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leo Sloss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Regal Paint Centers and has experience in education through roles at Andree English School and Andres Bello University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

William Hendry is a financial advisor with Stifel in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and manager of a family farm in Derwood, MD. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance on asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Courtney Mills Picarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. and the Blue & Gray Bar & Grill. Picarelli serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laura Beall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2020. Beall serves as a board member and first vice president of the Glad Valley Lions Club and is also on the board of the Women’s Business Network in Frederick, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a mix of direct portfolio management, model-based solutions, and referrals to third-party managers.

Teri Houp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of investment strategies including model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware options. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brianna Ryland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities from 2019 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary investment products.

Jenifer Sutton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for the Lions Club of Frederick and is a county delegate for the United States Tennis Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Evich is a financial advisor based in Frederick, MD with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lauren Storm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, Sandy Spring Wealth Management, and currently at First United Bank & Trust, assisting clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of advisory work, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a Maryland notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.