Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. 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 integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Brian Feeley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties as a sole proprietor. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using a range of tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as several other companies including Cava and BurgerFi. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Heather Lakner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Palate Pleasers. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Centerpiece Boutique and Design. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Isandra Salinas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cory Paton is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients meet their financial goals by implementing personalized, well-rounded strategies tailored to their unique situations. Cory advises on areas including corporate executive services, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Cory started his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) within the Consumer Industrial Products & Services group, where he provided tax and consulting services to large public companies. He earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 2018 and held a manager role at PwC. Cory holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington & Lee University and a Masters in Accounting with a concentration in Tax Consulting from the University of Virginia. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, as well as Series 7 FINRA and Series 66 NASAA registrations. Residing in Annapolis, Maryland, Cory is active in the Annapolis/Anne Arundel Financial Education Coalition, which works to increase financial education among local residents. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys golfing, playing basketball, boating, and listening to podcasts. Cory does not provide legal or tax advice in his role at Merrill Lynch.

Behzad Baharloo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill, Regions Bank, Cetera, and Caci, as well as managing a family business, Orelity Family Fund, for nine years. 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 across a broad range of financial products.

Scott Mcroy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 33 years before joining Ameriprise in 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Mcroy serves as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board and chairs the foundation’s Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with automated and personalized advice, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Seth Bergen is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, Seth gained experience as an Investment Advisor at Glass Jacobson, a Wealth Advisor at Sawyer Wealth Management, and a Financial Advisor at AIG Financial Network. Throughout his career, Seth has focused on providing client-first financial planning, working closely with clients and their families to build confident financial futures. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to pursuing clients' financial success through strong and lasting relationships. Outside of his professional work, Seth has personal interests that include fitness, golf, playing instruments, motorcycles, snowboarding, and traveling.

Brian Gibbons is a financial advisor with Cetera in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual, and Metlife Securities Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Irwin Sobers is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously at Merrill from 2002 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Tower Federal Credit Union and has an ownership interest in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Madison Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with the Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Decker held roles with the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Open and Hard Rock Stadium. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Marco Rosas Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016 and is also involved in managing Timbuktu Restaurant as a cashier. 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 employs a large team of advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to support diversified investment strategies.

Michael Norris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Matthew McGehrin is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Institutional Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2007, he has focused his expertise on serving nonprofits, foundations, endowments, and individual clients. His approach emphasizes clear communication and a strategy-first mindset, beginning with comprehensive planning tailored to each client's unique goals and values, with the aim of creating portfolios that withstand market volatility and adapt to changing economic conditions and client circumstances. Matt holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. Dedicated to continuous learning, he remains proactive in adjusting client portfolios in response to market developments. In his community involvement, Matt serves on the Board of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and coordinates volunteer efforts for the Alliance's Project Clean Stream, which focuses on improving local waterways through community engagement. He resides in Annapolis with his wife and two daughters.

Margaret Kosmerl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and accumulating 35 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Flight Plan Financial Services and NGFCU Wealth Management. 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 third-party asset management, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Andrew Frazier is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial sector at Annapolis Yacht Club, Kent Island Resort, Harvest Thyme Tavern, and Coopers Hawk Winery. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Aaron Troup is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Arnold, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and EZ Federal Benefits Education. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.