Tafari Surgeon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping business owners, employees, families, and friends achieve their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Tafari employs a disciplined wealth management approach grounded in transparent and consistent communication, acting in a fiduciary capacity to provide clients with reliable stewardship as they pursue their long-term goals. Tafari holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his studies in Computer Science and Information Security at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He earned his high school diploma from John Jay High School. Raised in New York City and later relocating to Maryland, Tafari balances his professional role with active community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as Helping Up Mission and Junior Achievement. In his free time, he engages in a variety of personal interests including coaching and training in sports like basketball, boxing, and soccer, as well as music, painting, reading, running, and traveling. Family plays a central role in his life, and he stays informed on history and current events to remain solutions-driven during periods of market volatility.

Adrian Albidress II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Securities LLC and longstanding involvement with Albidress-Sanderson Agency, Inc. He also works as a CPA tax preparer and is an author. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

James Hennessey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bel Air, Maryland, with two years of industry experience. He has been the owner and instructor of a martial arts studio specializing in Tae Kwon Do since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Petro is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Edwin Dooley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities since 2006 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Connor Barnes is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Tower Partners and Whitebox Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles and offers features such as tax management and responsible investing screens.

Nicholas Cosgrove is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bel Air, MD. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Legacy Financial Advisors, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western & Southern Life. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Matthew Citrano is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bel Air, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 11 years at RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Joshua Ritz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Steward Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Aluotto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a committee member for the Cornell Club NYC, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Rory White is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the Harford County Boys and Girls Club Endowment Committee and teaches non-credit investing classes at Harford Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jonathan Lewis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2023 before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support client strategies.

Andrea Kirk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Abingdon, MD, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Kirk is involved in several outside activities, including co-ownership of multiple business ventures and serving on the Board of Directors for SARC and investment committees for the Community Foundation of Harford County and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing personalized recommendation reports that integrate tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and social security options. The firm combines research-driven modeling and algorithmic automation to support its advisory services, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Haidy Collado Fung is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Towson University, CrediFacil, Synergies, and HomeMaker. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Salvatore Rinaudo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Nottingham, MD, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked in the restaurant and sports bar business for five years. He serves as a member and chairman of the board for Greater Baltimore Community Partners, a networking group in Timonium, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

George Smith III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1985. George holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Bel Air Senior High and pursued further studies at Harford Community College, The Johns Hopkins University, and the College of Financial Planning. George brings longstanding experience to his role, having grown up in Harford County and attended local public schools. Outside of his professional duties, George enjoys decoy collecting, sport fishing, and traveling. He resides in Churchville, Maryland, and has two adult daughters.

Cynthia Hutchins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she participates annually in a University of Southern California collaborative focused on financial and workplace security for family caregivers. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Schoenleber is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and is also associated with Fulton Bank. 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 consulting supported by analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Paul Sierocinski is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets, with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he held positions spanning over two decades. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, employing both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Paul Mitchell is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2014. He has also been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in NOW WHAT FINANCIAL EDUCATION, LLC, where he co-authors books and performs paid speaking engagements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented planning using advanced software tools and delivers recommendations without direct investment discretion.