David Morton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the family business, holding a 95% ownership stake in James A Morton & Sons Funeral Home and serving in corporate strategy. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

John Jilek is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He conducts retirement training classes for government employees as a contract trainer with the National Institute of Transition Planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Butler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. He serves as co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Randall Zinn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Zinn is also an agent involved in life insurance, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-supported planning methodologies and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and event-driven employer-sponsored planning.

Brandon Myers is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, his background includes work in the hospitality and restaurant industries. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jason Veals is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Veals attended the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

James Hurley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, Hurley is involved in managing rental properties jointly owned with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Martin Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including SagePoint Financial, UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic, Triad Advisors, The Prosperity Consulting Group, and Hertzbach & Co. He also serves as a principal at UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic, consulting on tax matters. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and various managed account solutions. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that can include a wide range of investment products.

David Kelly is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing from Investment Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, David worked at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2012 in various roles including Investment Specialist, Investment Counselor, and Service Specialist. David's professional experience spans over a decade in the investment and financial consulting industry. He focuses on understanding the unique needs of his clients and their families through active listening and tailored financial planning. His approach aims to provide clients with peace of mind and to serve as a trusted advisor to their families.

David Deeter is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Bank of America, Merrill, the USPS, and Rogers Jewelers. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides a range of services such as brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Barbara Zelensky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, beginning her tenure in 2024. She has no prior industry experience before joining Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies across client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Debra Harrell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Harrell Group based in the Annapolis office. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 and serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Debra’s work focuses on helping affluent and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses and non-profit organizations by developing customized wealth management plans that address personal retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Debra holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned an associate’s degree from Anne Arundel Community College. The Harrell Group takes a holistic approach to wealth management, utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide services that include retirement and wealth transfer planning, home financing, business lending, education planning, insurance, and banking. Debra and her team emphasize building strong client relationships through careful information gathering and disciplined implementation of financial strategies. Outside of her professional role, Debra is active in her church as a youth group mentor. She lives in Pasadena, Maryland with her husband, Randy, and enjoys playing pickleball and tennis as well as spending time with her family.

Ally Harrison is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2018. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Premium Services Associate, Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Her experience spans multiple facets of wealth planning, allowing her to work with clients and families in diverse financial situations to co-create personalized financial plans. Ally's approach is informed by her extensive tenure at Fidelity and her focus on understanding each client's unique circumstances. Outside of her professional role, Ally enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, football, golf, and traveling.

Darren Bush is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2002. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple advisory programs and credentialed fiduciary services.

Jonathan Swerdloff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davidsonville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over 30 years at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and he operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a CPA. He has been managing his own practice, Jonathan D. Swerdloff, PA, since 1996. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, as well as research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Robert Digsby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Odenton, MD, where he has worked for 13 years. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns one rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Stefen Main is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Oppenheimer and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waypoint Group LLC in a capacity related to his financial advisory activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Justin Kuczynski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for Housing Our Homeless Vets, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jessica Sellars is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with M&T Securities and M&T Bank since 1998 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

James Hartman is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He provides financial advisory services focused on areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, investment strategy, and tax minimization. Jim began his career in the financial services industry in 1990 within the Audit and Business Advisory Division of Arthur Andersen & Co. He earned his Certified Public Accountant designation in 1993 and subsequently joined Legg Mason's Private Client Group. In 2007, he joined Merrill, and in 2011 attained the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations. His credentials include Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland at College Park. Outside of his professional work, Jim resides in Annapolis with his wife Kristin and their three children. He enjoys activities including windsurfing, racing sailboats, boating, adventure sports, basketball, football, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling. Jim is also involved in his community through coaching youth sports for lacrosse and basketball and has served on several finance boards. He is a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club.