Patricia Beaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lee Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services. She also operated her own advisory practice from 2015 to 2017. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, with a focus on managing assets within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Stacy Connor is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Stacy aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. She holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, highlighting her commitment to professional standards in financial advising. Stacy earned her Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Stacy's approach involves helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

James Roble is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2001. He is based in Davidsonville, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Roble serves on the board and finance/investment committee of the Community Dental Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Adam Desimone is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD, and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stone Street Capital and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Susan Baroch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in its offerings.

Elizabeth Liechty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 25 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in authoring and publishing children’s books through her publishing company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nickolas Diamondidis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he is a singer-songwriter and operates an art and culture business called More Than Matter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers its services both directly and through employer agreements.

Anu Disanayaka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Linthicum, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SECU, Edward Jones, and SunTrust Bank. She is also involved with SECU Financial Partners, an investment-related business. 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 and access to various portfolio management strategies through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Walter Stundick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is part owner of a real estate LLC through an irrevocable trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Donte Maith Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Uber, and Instacart. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to inform its investment approach.

Clay Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018, including time at AxA Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Beverage Distribution Center Inc and Dixon Valve & Coupling. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Steven Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash, Spirit Halloween, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hoyt's West Nursery Cinemas. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Nancy Sheerin Floros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Citigroup, Wachovia Bank, and OSAIC Institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment managers and options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Christina Seidel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bhavik Hukmani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hukmani serves on the Board of Directors for the North Saint John Pool and Tennis Club and is involved in youth sports coaching, including as a travel head coach for a boys’ soccer team and supporting a scouting organization for older youth. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jourdan Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, Smith held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Outside of finance, Smith worked in education at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr Highschool and attended Chowan University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Krista Waller is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and positions outside the financial industry, such as at McDaniel College and Outback Steakhouse. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

George Bradford is a Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Resident Director of the Towson Merrill Office. In his role, he advises individuals, families, professional athletes, and small business owners, assisting them in making financial decisions aligned with their goals and values. George emphasizes building enduring relationships with his clients through personal service, objective advice, and disciplined investment management. His expertise includes wealth preservation, retirement income planning strategies, estate planning services, wealth transfer, insurance services, and college planning. Through Bank of America and Merrill, he provides clients access to a broad range of financial services. Prior to his career in financial advising, George was a professional golfer with a 17-year career that included competition on the PGA Tour, Web.Com Tour, and various Mini-Tours. He was an active member of the PGA Tour Canada and contributed to promoting diversity and inclusion in golf. George also volunteered with the First Tee Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America, providing free golf instruction and advocating for opportunities within the golf industry. George earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He resides in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, George enjoys playing golf, gardening, and the arts. He serves as a board member of Olney Theatre Center for the Arts and Cristata Cares Inc., and volunteers as a coach for The First Tee of Howard County Golf Program.