David Brooks Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He has seven years of experience with T. Rowe Price and four years in the financial industry overall. His prior work includes roles at Acre Mortgage, NFM Lending, Bayshore Mortgage Funding, and Dinosaur BBQ. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses proprietary mutual funds and ETFs alongside tax-aware strategies and provides financial plans supported by Monte Carlo simulations and ongoing reviews.

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.

Joseph Stumbroski is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and operating Stumbroski & Associates, Inc., a separate business focused on traditional insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

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.

Grace Boyle is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Keeney Financial Group and Freedom Mortgage. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Cottage Cafe. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and manages proprietary private funds and interval funds alongside third-party investment managers.

Jennifer Kutchey is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining MAI, she worked for 13 years at Lowe Wealth Advisors, LLC. MAI Capital Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and provides additional services such as trust administration and insurance through its affiliates.

Benjamin Defelice is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, with 19 years at T. Rowe Price. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a competitive youth lacrosse team in Maryland. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. The firm employs model portfolio allocations invested exclusively in selected T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, integrating tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo-based retirement income projections, with services delivered through a combination of telephone advisor access and an online planning platform.

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.

Stephanie Boddiford is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Glen Burnie, MD, and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions with LPL Financial and T Rowe Price, among others. She is also licensed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, where she sells Medicare supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolios according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Edward Tune is a financial advisor at Brown Advisory in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Brown Advisory since 2013. Brown Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including high net worth individuals, endowments, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental research approach and offers strategies across equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios, including sustainable-investment options.

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.

Sara Bove is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she operated Nepenthe Home Brew LLC, a business serving beer and food, where she continues to work as a bartender. She also has past experience with Sliders Bar and Grill, LLC, and the Howard County Public School System. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Anne London is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 1999. She has held her position through the firm’s prior affiliation with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an investment committee member and honorary national vice president of the National Council of Jewish Women and serves on the board of the Hebrew Burial and Social Services Society in Baltimore. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client needs and risk tolerance to match them with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of third-party asset managers and firm-offered advisory programs.

Gavin Alwine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles outside the financial services industry, such as positions at PetSmart, Chick-fil-A, and Keystone Bean LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm works with numerous third-party asset managers and utilizes various advisory models, emphasizing fiduciary services and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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.

Steven Crosby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017 and has prior experience in the telecommunications industry with Verizon and related retailers. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Joseph Browning is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from McDaniel College and has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.