Peter Mangano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank and Jason's Deli. He serves on the board of directors at Turf Valley, where he helps organize events and develop membership strategies for the golf club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers.

David Stewart is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. He has 4 years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America and DoorDash since 2021. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rithwik Basavaraju is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Archesys, and participated in advisory roles including the Summer Camp Advising Team. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michele Mayo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and combines in-house and third-party investment management to tailor strategies according to each client’s risk profile.

Kevin Bruening is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Patuxent River Commission and is on the board of directors for the Village of River Hill Community Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk profiles. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Desi Berry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. Berry has 11 years of industry experience and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Northern Trust Securities. Outside of advising, Berry operates a home-based travel agency and works as an Uber driver. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved tools and educational seminars.

Olufemi Millar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Allianz Life Financial Services, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, T Rowe Price, and MBSC Securities Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Marlon Perez Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience with Citibank, Truist, and Bank of America, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory and operates both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Michael Bowden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that leverage structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

Christopher Krabbe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and involvement with the Five Oaks Swim Club. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Kovacic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its offering.

Gina Weltlinger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 various institutional investors.

Robert Keeley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 63 license. He has 30 years of experience at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., where he has worked since 1996. Based in Crownsville, MD, he is part of a large network of advisors within the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Accinelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Catherine Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Crofton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2024 and has prior experience at Scarborough Capital, RBC, and Interior Concepts Inc. She also spent several years working at Davis Pub and as a student before beginning her financial advisory career. 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 and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Leandro Conti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in education and sports organizations, including the Howard County Public School System and the Soccer Association of Columbia. 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, and institutional accounts.

Ndamzi Lumati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of finance, Lumati serves as an office administrator for a healthcare staffing company and has self-published books on personal empowerment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Mary Ganley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Donald Collett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation established to manage expenses for registered representatives' practices. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves a large client base through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Mark Kutz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. He is also an agent for fixed insurance products, including life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.