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.

Alexis Donovan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Donovan held various positions including roles at Howard County Community College and Mount St. Mary’s University, and was involved in 5 Star Athletics LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Mark Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, BDS Solutions, and Market Source. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings notably include insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Grunder is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and serves as a market executive at FNB Wealth Management. His career includes roles at First National Bank of PA, Sandy Springs Bank, and BB&T. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, servicing individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers diverse program structures and investment options, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Brion Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera possessing Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group and Premier Planning Group, where he is also the CEO and founder. Outside of his advisory work, Harris leads an insurance coaching business and is authoring a book on retirement income planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and over $250 billion in assets under management.

Joshua Fretz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has been with LPL and Tower Wealth Management since 2016 and previously worked with Maryland 529. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Celina Abouzeid is a Series 66-registered advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. She has 18 years of experience at Merrill and 2 years of industry experience as a financial advisor. 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Rebecca Yates is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following 12 years at Kissinger Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Ana Cortez Molina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at Advance Auto Parts and Auroras Hair Design. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to guide investment decisions.

Justin Policare is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes over 30 years at Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

William Patriarca is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Rashid Afzal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Afzal serves on the Board of Education for the Al Rahmah School, a nursery through middle school in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment products and services through both direct and corporate channels.

Samuel Emery is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Crofton, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Emery has a background in the medical device industry, having held roles at Medtronic, Inc., Invasix, Inc., and Smith and Nephew. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an affiliated agency, offering a comprehensive platform to its clients.

Kristina Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, PayPal, and Mariner Finance. Outside of her advisory work, she provides guest services for sporting facilities and events through S.A.F.E Management in Baltimore. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, employing model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Hagigh is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also works as an agent selling fixed annuity insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Tyler Thomas is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles in education and hospitality. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Thomas Black is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brown Advisory Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Gibson is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. Based in Baltimore, MD, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Ethan Wittner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Rite Way Valet. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, model portfolio services, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.