Yashar Gogerdchi is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Summit Financial Group, Anchor Wealth Planning, Grove Point Investments, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member for Triton Woods Community HOA and is also involved in tax preparation and independent insurance agency work. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of investment implementation options and proprietary model strategies while maintaining formal compliance and supervisory processes.

Alexander Rice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various positions in retail and hospitality. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of representatives and third-party asset managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and other investment options.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Ryan Sangster is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, PNC Investments, and PNC Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Trisha Thomas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Oyster Harbor Citizens Association, where she manages community communications and resident engagement. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

J. Brady Grygrowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Ameriprise for one year. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary solutions, focusing on client information gathering, risk assessment, and tailored investment implementation.

Christina Foster is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Sand Cay Homeowners Association and owns CFF, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Frank Sokola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2013. He provides financial advice and guidance to successful individuals and families, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Frank aims to assist clients in clarifying investment opportunities and understanding market conditions to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Wilkes University, where he also played college baseball. Frank is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is committed to delivering service supported by extensive resources that enable clients to explore financial strategies and pathways. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank grew up on a lake and enjoys spending time on the water. His personal interests include antiquing, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Cusack is a CFP® with 45 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also acts as a trustee and personal representative for his father's trust and estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Sadowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Arbutus Community Association and umpires softball games in Maryland. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Michael Belfiore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Cornerstone Loft & Grill, Sun Automation Group, and South River Landscapes LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Kevin Cotherman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of directors for Hope Connections, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Curran Verma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Columbia, Maryland. He holds FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 registrations and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in 2025. Curran combines a background in psychology from the University of Delaware with his professional credentials to provide personalized wealth management, retirement, and investment strategies. Before his financial services career, Curran competed professionally on the ITF Futures tennis circuit and founded Premier Performance Institute, a tennis and fitness coaching business in Palm Beach County, Florida. These experiences contributed to the discipline, resilience, and strategic mindset that he applies when working with clients. His focus areas include family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Curran emphasizes building long-term client relationships and helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions tailored to their goals. He integrates his analytical skills with a client-centered approach to support ongoing portfolio management and financial planning.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of a small private organization, Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

Tuan Luu is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative between 2022 and 2024. He began his financial career as an Investment Analyst at Vietnam Investments Group from 2015 to 2016. In his professional approach, Tuan emphasizes understanding clients' priorities such as family, goals, and vision for the future to develop personalized financial plans. He aims to serve as a trusted partner and advocate, helping clients navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Tuan's personal interests include comedy, cooking and baking, fitness, food, photography, and reading.

Andrew Shaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in outside employment as a paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Porter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Prostatis Group LLC, Edward Jones, and Scarborough Capital Management. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns a business selling digital Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet templates on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alec Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Atlantic Prime Mortgage, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and 2U Inc. 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 programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Denise Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gambrills, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a leadership role in the Poker League of Nation, where she leads poker classes, hosts free tournaments, and organizes casino ladies poker events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Rachel Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Rose Roofing and Restoration, Food Lion, MapleBear, Inc., Garden Remedies LLC, and the Transportation Security Administration. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolio delivery.