Kevin Somerville is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Baltimore, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Somerville Investments, Colorado College, and Constellation Energy. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Onyekachi Okoroafor is a financial advisor at HB Wealth Management with Series 63 and 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HB Wealth, he worked at Huge Inc., IA Collaborative, and ZS Associates. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative due diligence process across various public and private investment strategies and offers services such as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and institutional advisory solutions.

Jennifer Wagner is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 65 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HB Wealth, she worked in educational roles at Susquehannock Middle and High Schools and attended Coastal Carolina University. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, and family offices. The firm also offers institutional advisory and outsourced chief investment officer services, combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private investment strategies.

Sean Somerville is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Realta Investment Advisors. Somerville owns Somerville Investments, where he manages client portfolios and develops comprehensive financial plans. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model, supports multi-advisor platforms, and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Benjamin Defelice is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a competitive youth lacrosse team. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm serves individual investors and households primarily with proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, using model portfolios and a variety of tax-aware management strategies.

Malick Ndoye is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at PDP Group/Amtrust Financial and Crocs Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing rideshare driving services. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, combining goal-based planning with online tools and ongoing advisor support.

Joseph Shortt is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles including positions at Lowe’s, Walmart, and James Madison University. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in the hospitality industry as part of the support staff at Nepenthe Brewing Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Timothy Chesser is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Williams Asset Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a contracted pianist at the Church of the Nativity and also works as a piano instructor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

David Frank is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked at Legg Mason, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Merrill in 2013. His responsibilities include portfolio management, wealth planning, and client development. David's expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. David graduated in 1997 from Mount Saint Mary's University with a bachelor's degree and earned his MBA from Loyola University in 2001. He currently resides in Ruxton with his wife Emmie, their son Connor, daughter Abby, and dog Gus. He serves on the board of the Greater Ruxton Area Foundation. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Botsford is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His work history includes tenures at UBS Financial Services and Bank of America, along with over 20 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and multiple positions within Morgan Stanley and its related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Carole Leitgeb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Resource 1, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Grabner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved with a farm operation in Glen Arm, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Zachary Garber is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked for 10 years and has 13 years of industry experience overall. He is also the CEO of Charm City Dreamers LLC, a podcast focused on interviewing individuals in Baltimore about how they have actualized their dreams. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, while also offering municipal advisory and employer plan consulting services.

Caroline Palm is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Valic Financial Advisors. Prior to her finance career, she worked in education at Switzerland Point Middle School, The Harbour School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to serve a diverse client base, including registered investment companies.

Patrick Hurdle is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services, he worked at JP Morgan and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales as an insurance broker. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to support annual, collaborative client engagements.

Richard Zink is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Sarah Santeufemio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and PNC Investments. She is also involved in individual and group life, health, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

John Beynon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently associated with Equitable Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, and Ferris, Baker Watts. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee and partner in family estate and wealth planning entities. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Cynthia Fisher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity since 2011. Her roles have included positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages portfolios across multiple fund structures and employs systematic methodologies alongside oversight of sub-advisers and proxy-voting procedures.