Mark Sauder is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Columbia, Maryland. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing his practice on providing advanced planning services for entrepreneurs and business owners. His expertise includes working closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to alleviate risk, execute tax strategies, and organize trust and estate structures. Mark offers a variety of services, including access to Bank of America cash management, lending, trust and estate services, retirement planning, investment strategies, and succession planning. His approach helps clients manage daily business cash flow needs, protect their companies and employees, and plan for wealth transfer and business succession. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of several professional organizations, including the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Exit Planning Exchange, Howard County Estate Planning Council, Maryland Association Corporate Growth, and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and attended the Milton Hershey School. Outside of his professional work, Mark has personal interests in cooking, golfing, and reading. His philosophy emphasizes connecting life and finances to carve a clear path forward for clients pursuing their goals.

David Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist, BB&T Securities, and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. He is also associated with the State Employee Credit Union of Maryland. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Sboray is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2005. 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 services alongside proprietary research and advisory solutions.

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.

Linnette Quick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and has held roles at Aleut Federal LLC, LBYD Federal LLC, Chickasaw National Industries Inc., and Contemporaries Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,948 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Carol Staniar is a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and a range of capital markets activities.

James Vermilye is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Robert Baird & Co. from 2012 to 2020. Vermilye holds several nonprofit board roles, including treasurer positions and investment committee membership with organizations such as the Mid Shore Community Foundation, Chesapeake College Foundation, and BAAM. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct engagements and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Terry Morris is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and spent over three decades at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

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.

David Donnelly is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SunTrust Advisory Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in Prudential Sponsored Non-Variable Insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance sales.

Jackson Ruckman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edgewater, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in education for eight years and has served as an assistant varsity boys soccer coach at St. Mary’s High School. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Horton is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Palumbo Financial and Tax Services, where he is a partner. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services through his role in Palumbo Financial and Tax Services, which is transitioning to Rowhouse Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, allowing advisors to utilize both affiliated and third-party strategies across various program structures.

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.

Melissa Caprice is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Geometric Wealth Advisors, Scarborough Capital Management, Independent Financial Group, Ameriprise, and Online Trading Academy. Outside of her advisory role, she is a proprietor of an investment property in Canada. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Kenan Sahin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at T. Rowe Price for six years and has experience in the hospitality sector with The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC, integrated within Bank of America’s wider platform.

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.

Aaron Goodman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he spent eight years at Washington College. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains authority over model selection, operating on a tiered wrap fee structure.

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.