Angela Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes various roles in education and hospitality. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large national network of advisors and offices.

Stella Alaba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics alongside a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Hilwig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Francis Hawkins IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he gained experience in various roles including at Earls Kitchen + Bar and Audio Visual Systems LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures financial planning as collaborative, ongoing relationships and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Thomas Howes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles including at Vintage Financial Partners and in other non-financial positions. 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 multiple third-party programs. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Trinity Hammerschmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she was associated with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in horse braiding in Montpelier, VA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by a platform that integrates adviser programs with a range of financial products and third-party asset management.

Carlos Ruiz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for eight years and has been associated with M&T Bank since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in residential property ownership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ann Taylor is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She serves as the treasurer for the local unit of United Methodist Women, a nonprofit volunteer position. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Salvatore Prisco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stubbs LLC and Pompili DPM, as well as experience managing Trattoria del Mare da Salvatore. 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Schweighoffer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bethesda, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an adjunct professor with the Financial Educators Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Upinder Chandhok is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2020, with prior experience at SunTrust and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and offers access to a broad range of investment strategies and products.

Theophilus Baidoo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as employment outside the financial sector at Waffle House, Inc. Baidoo is involved in insurance agency activities linked to his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to managed portfolios. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Nury Hyre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Citibank. Hyre is also affiliated with Tower Federal Credit Union, where she is involved in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Daniel Campos is a financial advisor at Osaic with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Osaic, Campos worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and RBC Capital Markets. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including De Profundis, Inc. and Child Justice, Inc., and volunteers with groups focused on workforce diversification and professional networking. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients through a large network of advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and tailored portfolio management strategies.

Leo Mercer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors LLC, Vectorworks, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 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.

Joseph Hemsley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bethesda, MD, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees human resources and business expense management as president and treasurer of HH BMD Enterprises LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate tax-efficient strategies and asset management, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Samuel Strasser is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive financial strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. His focus includes long-term wealth management, financial planning, and creating personalized strategies that adapt to dynamic market conditions. Samuel has expertise in areas such as corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and is a member of the professional organization Alpha Sigma Phi. Outside of his professional work, Samuel enjoys boating, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Sean Kirby Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside his advisory work, he is fully engaged with SKS72, LLC, an investment-related business he owns and operates. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, through a network of advisors.

James Hill Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Operations and an ordained minister at Kingdom Center Ministries Inc. since 2003. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management with support from third-party asset managers and custodians.

Nigel Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Silver Spring, MD, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he held roles in strategy and innovation consulting at Value Exchange Catalysts LLC and was involved with Zurena LLC, a beverage supply business. At Value Exchange Catalysts, he authored white papers on the impact of new technologies and regulations in medically underserved communities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.