Salvatore Prisco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stubbs LLC and Pompili DPM, and he also operated Trattoria del Mare da Salvatore, a restaurant, for six years. 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.

Jeffrey Schweighoffer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bethesda, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Theophilus Baidoo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at Waffle House, Inc. for four years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Daniel Campos is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Campos serves on several nonprofit boards, including De Profundis, Inc. and Child Justice, Inc., and is involved in workforce diversification initiatives through the SEEC Business Advisory Council. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with access to managed portfolios, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Leo Mercer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Mercer worked at AXA Advisors LLC and Vectorworks, and he also has a background at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes personalized risk assessment and the use of third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Joseph Hemsley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bethesda, MD, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees human resources and business expense management as president and treasurer of HH BMD Enterprises LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and asset management, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Samuel Strasser is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in creating personalized financial strategies. He focuses on aligning his advice with each client's unique goals and simplifying complex financial concepts to provide clear, actionable guidance. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' financial situations and goals to deliver tailored advice that supports informed decision-making. With expertise in long-term wealth management and financial planning, Samuel serves individuals, families, and businesses. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Tax Minimization. He holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and is a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Sean Kirby Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he is fully involved in an investment-related business, SKS72, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients with diverse planning needs, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

James Hill Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Operations and an ordained minister at Kingdom Center Ministries Inc. since 2003. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Nigel Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Silver Spring, MD, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he held roles in strategy and innovation consulting at Value Exchange Catalysts LLC and was involved with Zurena LLC, a beverage supply business. At Value Exchange Catalysts, he authored white papers on the impact of new technologies and regulations in medically underserved communities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Tri Nguyen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Greenwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brookstone Capital Management, Cambridge Investment Research, and SunTrust Advisory Services. 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 various portfolio strategies and advisor support tools, and oversees more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brandon Williamson is a financial advisor with Merrill in North Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Laurel, Maryland. 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, and charitable organizations, with portfolio implementation tailored to various strategic approaches.

Jakob Arneson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Monocacy Crossing. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

George Hunter III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Resonant Financial Management. Outside of advising, he is an author and speaker on topics related to his book published in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Chester Wortham is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans, leveraging over 25 years of experience working with high net worth individuals and their families. His career includes various roles within Fidelity Investments, such as Wealth Management Advisor since 2021, Financial Consultant from 2013 to 2021, and Investment Consultant in 2013. Prior to Fidelity, Chester held positions at several financial services firms, including MetLife, Liberty Mutual, AXA Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and T. Rowe Price, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Chester enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, football, running, and table tennis.

Kojo Gyabaah is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Kensington, MD, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Kojo serves as secretary on the board of directors for Decatur Building Condominium Inc. and is involved with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park, addressing parish budget matters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement planning and income strategies supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Matthew Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Belman Klein Insurance, providing life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

John Talbott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of finance, he operates Jay Talbott Photography, a wedding photography business he has run since 2002. 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.

Pratik Shrestha is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and Transworld Business Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from its Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.