Russell Staley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Glenelg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a cash solicitor for Cornerstone Advisory LLP and is a notary public in Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a variety of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation approach and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Megan Breneman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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.

Noah Bergey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions in the food service industry and spent five years at the University of Pittsburgh. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Joshua Schwartz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and also works with Bank of America, where he has been employed since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his brother in several fiduciary capacities. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Robert Link is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Catonsville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for five years, along with experience at Cantella & Co., Cabot Lodge Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also involved in insurance sales through Statera Advisors, LLC, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Stanley Chronowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials, and has 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Tina Buck is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Mt Airy, MD, and has two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foundations Counseling as a therapist and has continued to maintain the counseling business to comply with regulatory requirements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gordon Margerum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee model for its services.

Mibenge Sumaili is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Select Quote, Graceway Logistics, and First Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mitchell Kallemyn is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in public education and local government and operated a family child care business. He serves as a council member and chairs the Stewardship Committee at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Eldersburg, MD. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Nic Altenburger is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing tailored investment strategies to support their financial goals. Prior to this role, he worked in Workplace Planning & Advice at Fidelity from 2013 to 2018 and in Brokerage & Trading from 2008 to 2013. Nic holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial services to clients. His experience spans various aspects of investment planning and advice within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Nic enjoys spending time at the beach, fishing, participating in social events with friends, hiking, engaging in parenthood activities, and playing soccer.

Chase Cullison is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and Ennkar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stacy Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

Adam Desimone is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Stone Street Capital and Bank of America. Based in Columbia, MD, he has worked with Merrill since 2017. 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, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform and access to various financial products.

Susan Baroch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Millville, Delaware. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Crabtree is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Blackstone, Fidelity & Guaranty Life, and M&T Bank. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Karen Corey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on nomination committees for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Corporate Growth, and is a member of the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Associate Leadership Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Renee Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Owings Mills, MD, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, her work history includes roles at Kennedy Personnel Services, IPS Lynx, MGM Resorts International, and Maryland Live! Casino. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts trivia events on a part-time basis for Charm City Trivia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jasdeep Grewal is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Jasdeep served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. Jasdeep's professional experience also includes roles at TD Ameritrade, where they worked as a Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2020 and as a Business Development Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Jasdeep collaborates with individuals and families to create financial plans tailored to their unique needs. The approach begins with forming strong relationships and employs strategic investment decision-making. Jasdeep emphasizes maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in client relationships.

Michael John Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, nA since 2018 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to his financial industry career, he worked at Peak Performance Nutrition Center from 2017 to 2018. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.