Christopher Boyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Mcdonald III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with MDJ Financial Services Inc. as a financial advisor and serves as president of James A McDonald III Financial Services LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Larry Lavorini is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. 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 in a centralized service that supports advisors in delivering tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Hooman Hafezisoleyman Zadeh is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizational investors.

Thomas Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Stephen Hord is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Charles Bailey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Securities America Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, and Chapin Davis. Outside of advisory work, he serves as executor of his parents’ estate. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by firm-provided asset-allocation tools, third-party portfolio management, and a range of investment products.

Anthony Janoskie is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life insurance and annuities and operates Janoskie Financial & Associates, which provides financial advisory and OSJ management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Charlotte Wall is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple entities within the Cetera network as well as Premier Planning Group, where she also manages office operations and coordinates events. Additionally, she is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Eladio Santiago is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2018 to 2026, and UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2018. Santiago is also president and CEO of Strategic Investments Corp., where he serves as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Lewis Fang is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at T. Rowe Price, Amazon, and MECU Credit Union. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Douglas Potash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research from 2012 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Potash is the owner of a social networking group called Shidoobee with StonesDoug. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Shannon Peterson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental real estate holding company with her spouse. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Wirth Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured discovery process supported by firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also maintains a long-term association with Tower Federal Credit Union starting in 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a waiter at Phoenix Upper Main in Ellicott City, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning services, and institutional solutions supported by in-house and third-party research.

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 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and advanced planning tools, serving clients through personalized strategies and various institutional 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.