John Wirth Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was employed at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Henry Chalkley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman Emeritus and advisor to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Private Golf Club Conference. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Garrett Phillips is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at NewDay USA and HomeBuyer Connections, among others. He also works as a business processor and paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Bonner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has an additional work history at Tower Federal Credit Union dating back to 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a waiter at Phoenix Upper Main in Ellicott City, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joel Dovi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Steven Grassl is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and Capital Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Paul Burdett III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation. He joined Raymond James in 2026 and has prior experience working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Smartlink Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Richard Shumway is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes nearly a decade at Wilcox Electric, LLC. He and his wife own a rental property that they manage for a family member. 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, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and is notable for its large network of advisors and branch offices as well as its affiliated financial services.

Amanda Mc Gehrin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Trident Funding and has experience in yacht sales from positions at Bluewater Yacht Sales and Annapolis Yacht Sales. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Sandra Duff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc from 2010 to 2016 before joining Ameriprise, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a paraplanner for Preal Haley and Associates. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Andrew Hickey III is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Truist Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is a partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, where he is involved in insurance and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party managed account platforms.

Scott Martin is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He acts as a personal representative for his mother's 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dawnette Edgerton Cameron is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2025 and has held roles outside the financial industry, including at Coca-Cola Refreshments. She serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Central Maryland's Anne Arundel County RUN Board and is a member of the Retired Racehorse Project Strategic Advisory Council. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Edith Bonilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. In addition to her advisory work, Bonilla owns and operates a cosmetics business specializing in cosmetic tattooing. 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 combines internal research and third-party analytics to support its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jordan Toepel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nuveen Investments for 15 years and Calamos Investments for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer coaching, serving as an assistant coach for Christos FC and owning Everything Hurts, LLC, through which he coaches for the Liverpool International Academy Central MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated trust company, and securities-based lending options.

Andrew Kadala is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his firm work, he is involved as an investment advisor with Fishing Creek Financial LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and has over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Venus Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bowie, MD, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Wilson serves as an advisory board member for the Maryland Insurance Administration, providing input on licensing issues related to life and health advisors. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes written recommendations on various planning topics and the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Connor Delaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BFJ Wealth Management and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with Wellspring Health, Inc., where he has served for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Meeshan Reid is a CFP® certificant and financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Columbia, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. Their prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Morgan Stanley among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 and four years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has occasionally worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.