Rodney Sams is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Truist Bank, M&T Bank, Belk, and GameStop. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Limitless Volleyball Club, assisting the head coach with training and administrative support. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan Raitzyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022 and previously spent nine years at Christopher J. Seling and Associates, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he also provides tax services as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Meir Teichman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Teichman serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Zionist District, where he assists in planning events and spreading awareness about the organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies to meet clients’ risk profiles.

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.

Seth Jones is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and involvement with the St. Mary’s County NAACP. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brenda Yombo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Intuit, Jones and Company Professional Corporation, and Rose Financial Solutions. Brenda is also the CEO and managing member of Infinity Gray Consulting LLC, providing consulting and tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options supported by custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Carson Henry is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions in various fields including technology at Varonis and legislative work with a member of the House of Representatives. 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 a variety of third-party programs and platforms. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates both advisory and brokerage channels.

Timothy Moore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including ICMA-RC Services, PNC Investments, Morgan Stanley, Allstate Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Capital Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across various product types, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Deeybid Juarez Campos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and has prior experience working at Sweetgreen, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.