Lucy Gussio is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at the Michael P. O'Brien Athletic and Recreation Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Central Chesapeake, and Notre Dame Preparatory School. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers the T. Rowe Price Retirement Advisory Service, which focuses on retirement planning for individual investors and households through a combination of nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income strategies, and discretionary investment management using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s approach includes model allocations, tax-aware rebalancing, and Monte Carlo simulations to provide ongoing portfolio management and financial planning.

Brian Kuhn is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial and Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Kuhn occasionally works as a background actor in television and film and is an author of several personal finance books, including a children’s book and a guide on federal employee benefits. He also speaks publicly on personal finance topics in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement consulting services, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Tracy Kuddar Jr. is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a driver for food delivery services including Instacart and DoorDash. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, using model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm combines telephone access to advisors with an online planning tool and employs tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulations for retirement income planning.

Tatyana Bunich is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2017 and has previous experience with CL Wealth Management LLC and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Financial 1 Wealth Management Group and has authored a book published under Financial 1 Publishing. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios tailored to various client risk profiles.

Eric Borsoni is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise Financial Services, New York Life, and Nuveen Securities. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Harlem Lacrosse of Baltimore, is a board member of the Maryland Lacrosse League, and works as an assistant varsity lacrosse coach for Howard County Public Schools. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. Its advice is based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with final investment decisions made by clients.

James Anderson is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with series 66 and 63 licenses. He joined T. Rowe Price in 2026 and has prior experience at Citibank NA and Equinox Holdings, Inc. Outside of finance, he has held various roles in hospitality and education, including operating several bar and tavern establishments. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. The firm uses proprietary mutual funds and ETFs within model portfolios alongside tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo-based retirement income projections.

Kevin Belshaw is a Certified Financial Planner® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners Financial Services of America since 2019 and also serves as president of TriBel Consulting Firm, LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investment services. Additionally, he has experience as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance and has held roles at MassMutual and the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. United Planners Financial Services of America serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Aeric Alexander is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group, InvestorPlace LLC, and T. Rowe Price. Alexander is also involved in insurance-related activities, assisting teachers with their benefits and working as an insurance agent. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Glenwood, MD, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and over 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. since 1972. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an insurance agent through Evolution Financial Group, selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Candice Elam is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, she worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, using model allocations invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm emphasizes goals-based planning, tax-aware management, and online tools to support client engagement.

Darcy Carroll is a financial advisor at William Blair with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at William Blair since 2019, previously spending 13 years at Brown Advisory Securities, LLC. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Fathima Sabeeha Wafik is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at the London Stock Exchange Group for three years and holds a Series 66 designation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program that combines nondiscretionary financial planning with discretionary investment management, primarily using T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households aiming for retirement goals and employs a structured investment approach including tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo-based financial planning tools.

Ajaz Rahman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Brookstone Capital Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and M&T Bank/M&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Rahman is involved in selling life insurance and annuities through a separate life insurance company. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, utilizing proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm emphasizes model-based portfolio allocations, tax-aware rebalancing, and online planning tools as part of its approach.

Jonathan Wienecke is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has worked with Wealth Enhancement firms since 2019 and previously held roles at Planning Solutions Group, LLC and Triad Advisors, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research targeting factor premiums.

Kelly Mullican is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2020, Mullican worked at Madrones American Grill from 2016 to 2020. Mullican also holds an agent position at AGIA, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors. The firm emphasizes discretionary unified managed accounts via Envestnet’s platform and manages approximately $29.2 billion across nearly 300,000 clients.

Richard Czypinski is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a sound technician for United Church, supporting various speaking and music-related events. 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, implementing portfolio allocations exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs with a focus on tax-aware strategies and model-driven investment management.

Zachary Boleyn is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors and Keeney Financial Group Inc. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance products through Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager due-diligence process and utilizing third-party platforms to implement client strategies across various asset classes.

David Asher is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a PFS™ designation and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has owned Asher Financial Services since 2005, where he also operates a CPA and tax preparation business. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life, long-term care, and health insurance sales through his firm. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports complex investment solutions within a comprehensive supervisory framework.

Carmen Roy is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Towson, MD. She holds a Series 65 license and has recently begun her career in the industry. Prior to joining Commonwealth, she held positions at OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC and T. Rowe Price. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant field hockey coach at Dulaney High School. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

William Fritz is a CFA® charterholder working with TIAA-CREF in Washington, DC. He has been with TIAA since 2014 and joined TIAA-CREF in 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm separates financial planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure.