Andrew Mercer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously at LPL Financial LLC and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is a Maryland state notary and owns an LLC named 1772 Productions. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients. The firm operates on an IAR-driven model emphasizing customized portfolio management and employs an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and overlay strategies.

Michael Russ is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Before joining Eagle Strategies in 2023, he worked at ErgoMotion and has connections to NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2020. He also spent 24 years at Serta Simmons Company prior to his financial services career. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services linked to insurance and annuity products. The firm’s approach emphasizes tailored solutions delivered mainly through non-discretionary accounts and involves a broad network of affiliated investment adviser representatives within the New York Life affiliate structure.

James Mc Neill is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for men's and boys' lacrosse games through the Western Maryland Lacrosse Officials Association. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, utilizing proprietary mutual funds and ETFs in model portfolios guided by an online planning tool and supported by financial advisors.

John Creegan is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Randstad USA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets, employing a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Robert Brill is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at PNC Wealth Management since 2011. He holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Frederick, MD. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and employs mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio management.

Alfred Norton III is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 16 years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and 17 years with MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of investment advising, he is the managing partner of Norton Consulting III, specializing in Medicare sales and consulting. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, and employs a range of program structures combining in-house and third-party manager strategies with technology-driven tools.

Justin Wunder is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kendall Capital Management and Clever Profits, as well as teaching roles at McDaniel College and Century High School. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network, offering diversified, risk-class based investment strategies that combine passive and active management supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Forrest Miles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hagerstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Truist Investment Services, and Davenport & Company LLC. Outside of his investment advisory work, he is involved with Miles Financial Solutions LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and operational tools.

Evan Vink is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sterling Financial Management, the Department of Defense, and Red Bull. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through a large network of advisors.

Colleen Smith is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, FSC Securities Corporation, and Kramer Financial LLC. Outside of financial services, she works as an American Sign Language interpreter for Purple Communications. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs comprehensive asset allocation tools and a mix of investment products tailored to client needs, supported by a complex corporate structure and multiple third-party partnerships.

Jason Bowers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a financial planner at Convergent Financial Partners and an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Richard Streett V is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Additional professional experience, educational background, and personal interests are not provided.

Matthew Mcgreevy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He serves on the board and finance committees of Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.

David Mccabe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Centuria Financial Group, operating under a full-service DBA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation through access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of services including financial planning, consulting, and insurance products.

Shane Small is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including a decade with Cetera and First United Bank and Trust. He serves as a board member of Waynesboro Country Club. Cetera Investment Advisors operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures nationwide.

Anita Coffman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets for one year. 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 uses structured financial planning tools, including scenario modeling, while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Peachey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Plum Peachey, LLC, a rental property business in Bay Saint Louis, MS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial capabilities beyond advisory services.

Allison Myers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Anchor Home Inc. and Frederick County Parks and Recreation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keenan Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2012 and currently serves as a Senior Vice President based in Frederick, Maryland. His professional focus includes areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Keenan has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from West Virginia University. He is committed to helping clients clarify and prioritize their financial goals and translating complex financial challenges into clear and concise plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Keenan is involved with community organizations including Special Olympics Maryland and Habitat for Humanity. He enjoys cooking, golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Hans Hoffmeyer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Kevin O'Reilly, along with ownership of Potomac Advisory Group, where he provides tax preparation, financial advising, and insurance services. He is also involved in insurance marketing, selling specialty and commercial insurance products for collectors and business clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multi-manager platforms and a variety of program structures.