Joseph Mc Spedon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pasadena, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Navanti Group, LLC from 2014 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Misterek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2021 and previously spent seven years with Valic Financial Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without managing client portfolios directly. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Teresa Woolery is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its related entities from 2006 to 2013. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Joel Ferman Hernandez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2024, including experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial industry roles, his background includes work in legal services, pharmacy, education, and retail. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Vincent Marsh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Thai Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Truist Investment Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from its investment institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Mark Frederick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for seven years with the AA County Department of Recreation and Parks. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lisa Kittner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Pablo Alvarado Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Carlos Wilder III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses established tools and models to support tailored financial strategies, primarily functioning in an advisory capacity.

Joseph Rahall IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Investment Services, and Edward Jones. 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, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Tammie Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Williams has a side business managing a VRBO rental property in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Shuyuan Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024, Wang worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Wang is also involved in a business outside finance, operating Vanness Nails and Spa, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

William Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 1999 and has also been associated with Long Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. He serves as a member of the Finance and Investment Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

James Denora is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and holds roles in local nonprofit organizations, including treasurer for the Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kyle Dixon is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Ira Turpin Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bowie, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Raymond James Financial. Turpin is also an author and is involved with All The Glory Ministries. 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, supported by extensive research and advisor tools.

John Dillon Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Dillon Wealth Management 401(k) plan for multiple team members. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Kenneth Weeks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Peter Evans is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging over 20 years of industry experience. He leads a team of four members serving families, small businesses, and non-profits across 40 states. Peter specializes in personalized wealth management strategies and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Peter joined Merrill Lynch in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been recognized annually since 2022 on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Crownsville, Maryland, Peter and his wife Sarah have two children. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Light House Shelter in Annapolis and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Peter volunteers regularly with Habitat for Humanity and has participated in committees at St. Anne's School of Annapolis and Severn School. He and his family also sponsor a Naval Academy Midshipman. His personal interests include boating, golfing, photography, spending time with family, traveling, and woodworking.