Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Atealem Ford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized investment advice to a diverse clientele including individuals, families, non-profit and for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, women business owners, executives, and families navigating sudden wealth across the United States. Atealem holds a Bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland – UC. She has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, equity compensation services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and personal retirement planning. Outside of her professional work, Atealem is involved in community organizations such as the Annapolis Rotary Club and Maryland Hall, and volunteers with several local centers and nonprofits including Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Lighthouse Homeless Prevention Center. Her personal interests include cooking, baking, painting, football, and spending time with her family.

Shannon McSkimming is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she currently partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships as she strives to become a trusted advisor. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and now Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 in roles including Investor Center Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Her experience spans financial consulting and investment services, focusing on adapting financial plans to clients' evolving needs and priorities.

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.

Mary Boyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Boyle is based in Columbia, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning services.

Michele Mayo is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She has held positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2010, and previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Michele holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

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.