Stacy Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. 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 a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

James Roble is a CFP® with 41 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, he serves as a board member and finance/investment committee member for the Community Dental Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers a range of tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, along with institutional consulting and public finance capabilities.

Adam Desimone is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Stone Street Capital and Bank of America. Based in Columbia, MD, he has worked with Merrill since 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform and access to various financial products.

Susan Baroch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Millville, Delaware. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has held positions at SECU, Edward Jones, and SunTrust Bank prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support its investment approach.

Clay Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018, including time at AxA Advisors, and has prior experience in beverage distribution and manufacturing-related roles. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Azizat Adalikwu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Exquisite Salon Suite LLC, a business that rents individual salon suites to hair stylists, barbers, and braiders in Bowie, MD. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Nancy Sheerin Floros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wachovia Bank, and Citigroup. 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-scale approach with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

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 less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Jourdan held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Jourdan attended Chowan University from 2021 to 2025 and worked as a teacher at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr High School from 2016 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

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.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2019, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Deepa Mathur is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Lynette Russell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, and Prudential-related firms, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Lynette Russell, LLC/Optimize Payroll Solutions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a wide range of topics, delivered either as one-time or ongoing engagements, with separate managed-account options available.