Jonathan Whitsel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jennifer Rusy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Hunt Valley, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving over 5,400 advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and public entities through non-discretionary services, with notable expertise in municipal and public finance.

Mary Burrows is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Grove Point Investments, Apple Investment Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. She maintains involvement with Apple Investment Advisors in a non-variable insurance role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Justin Muhl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2006 and has held various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles at T Rowe Price and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. With extensive experience spanning over a decade, Justin has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment services. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. Justin emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

Claire Gracie is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience currently affiliated with OSAIC. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and UBS Financial Services. Claire holds the Series 66 license and operates out of Hunt Valley, MD. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options, utilizing firm-driven asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Meylin Mauldin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to design retirement plans aimed at meeting their goals. She emphasizes a holistic approach to financial planning, considering both lifestyle and legacy to help clients achieve a more fulfilled retirement. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2020 to 2021, a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2017 to 2020, a Financial Representative at MetLife Premier Client Group from 2015 to 2016, and a Registered Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Meylin has interests in art, the beach, food, golf, music, and running.

Ryan Strasdauskas is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Advanced Financial Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Advanced Tax, Accounting & Software Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Connor Curro is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2016. He coaches an elite lacrosse team through Predators Lacrosse, an organization based in Westchester, NY. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement customized investment strategies.

Omar Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in staffing, entertainment, and security services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Larisa Roth is an investment advisor representative with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and concurrently served with Summit Investment Advisors LLC dba Summit Financial from 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she is commissioned as a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Patrick Mcmullen is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also involved as an agent with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, where he engages in the sale and service of various insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Richard Farrell Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Transamerica Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals and employs a variety of investment implementation strategies across multiple platforms.

Evan Horn is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 24 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales, offering fixed insurance and annuity products to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors, using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Austin King is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and 2023, respectively. King serves as a board member of the Industry Advisory Council, supporting Towson University’s StarTUp Accelerator program. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

Adam Gelcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020, and previously was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, and it offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Timothy Lott is a Series 66-licensed financial professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera and a partner at Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. He has prior experience with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors and is also a CPA partner at N/L Healthcare Advisory Accounting & Tax LLC, providing accounting and business advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and financial planning solutions, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

David Sheusi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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.

John Fuggi is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2023, following nine years at Franklin Distributors LLC and seven years at Legg Mason & Co LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage. Baird employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and monitoring supported by internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence.

Brittany Stafford is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Baird in 2021, she worked at Howard County Public Schools and The Forbush School in Hunt Valley. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services.

Rachel Burk is a financial planner with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at several financial services firms, including Kestra Advisory and Offit Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is an intake coordinator at The Naomi Center, a mental health care provider. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.