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.

Enver Majid is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2014. Majid holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eric Walton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Bank of America and Johns Hopkins Radiology, among others, spanning finance and healthcare sectors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Max Shapiro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Shapiro serves as a board member at-large for Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, participating in monthly meetings and synagogue activities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

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.

Avraham Frand is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and develops personalized investment strategies to help pursue those goals. His advisory services cover a range of areas including equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Avraham's approach involves ongoing advice and guidance tailored to his clients' evolving needs. Outside of his professional work, Avraham's personal interests include chess, football, hiking, ice hockey, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, and tennis.

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.

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.

Steven Filo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Agia, VALIC Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Jamie Waldren is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Columbia, MD, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and as an owner and author with JN Private Wealth Management. Waldren authored a book titled *Exit on Your Own Terms*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through detailed client assessments and offers multiple implementation options, including brokerage and advisory accounts, with a significant portion of its business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

Douglas Brandeen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing NA 89, LLC, an investment-related business based in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Peter Miller serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Venture Services Group in August 2012 and is primarily responsible for co-managing the team’s stock distribution process, coordinating market research and analysis dissemination, and assisting with fund level and limited partner level trading activities. Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Economics and History from the University of Virginia. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In 2023, Peter was recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors” list, which considers advisors based on factors such as client retention, industry experience, compliance records, and firm nominations.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Goldberg previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with a wide range of investment options.

Roberta King is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She is focused on hiring, training, and developing a team of financial professionals committed to a purpose of helping people. Roberta's career at Fidelity Investments spans nearly two decades, beginning as a Full Trader in 2005. She progressed through roles including Private Client Specialist, Branch Service Manager, and Assistant Branch Manager before assuming her current leadership role. Her extensive experience within the company encompasses various facets of financial services and branch management. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Roberta enjoys a range of personal interests such as board games, hiking, painting, tennis, traveling, and yoga.