Patrick Lively is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in North Bethesda, MD. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and has prior experience working with Big Fish Restaurant Group and educational institutions including Boston College and Gonzaga College High School. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

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.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Olney, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Terrie Kilroy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with nine years of experience in the industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a photography business called TK Shots and works as a cosmetics consultant for Rodan and Fields. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Akeem Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 5 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Islanders Properties Managements LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Patrick Perry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Perry is active as a drummer in the musical group Goodbye July and serves as COO of a logistics and consulting company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by operational tools including machine learning.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, Hyatte spent 27 years at Bank of America and also worked at Certainty Home Lending. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandra Julia Nemeroff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., Equinox, and Trunk Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Timothy Ernst is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Silver Spring, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer to middle school students in an after-school program. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Nicholas Moon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Nicholas focuses on building long-term relationships founded on trust, communication, and personalized advice. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Nicholas began his career as a Financial Auditor at Baker Tilly and later worked as a Corporate Finance Consultant at Deloitte. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving. As a Merrill Financial Advisor, he works one-on-one with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting plans as situations change. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Elon University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He speaks English and Korean and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, hiking, music, running marathons, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Andrew Villafranca is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at XML Securities, LLC, XML Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. He is also licensed to sell various types of life insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Cammarata is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a client healthcare consulting business operated jointly with his wife and coordinates age group activities related to updating game scores on a website. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a collaborative approach that includes the use of firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Connor Rebele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Vineyard Vines and Champion Teamwear. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Alena Baranova is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2015 to 2023 before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research-driven solutions.

Jacob Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. Prior to this role, he was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2019. Throughout his career, Jacob has focused on helping clients develop personalized financial plans by understanding their goals and values, analyzing their current financial situations, and identifying opportunities to create customized roadmaps. In his role, Jacob collaborates closely with clients to implement and adjust financial plans as their circumstances evolve, ensuring ongoing alignment with their objectives. His professional experience reflects a commitment to providing tailored financial consulting services. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Alexis Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez leads seminars for federal employees using NITP materials in Rockville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Kwame Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, AXA Advisors, and Navy Federal Financial Group. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolio programs and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.