Michael Belfiore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked in various roles including at Cornerstone Loft & Grill and Sun Automation Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Brendan O’Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Frank Hughes Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Bank and M&T Securities, Inc. since 2013 and joined LPL Financial in 2026. 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, with investment management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Mary Tacka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. She also operates a non-variable insurance business alongside her advisory work. 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, offering a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Ward is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025, following a 41-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and agent at Stonebridge Advisors, Inc., where he offers various insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services.

Curran Verma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Columbia, Maryland. He holds FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 registrations and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in 2025. Curran combines a background in psychology from the University of Delaware with his professional credentials to provide personalized wealth management, retirement, and investment strategies. Before his financial services career, Curran competed professionally on the ITF Futures tennis circuit and founded Premier Performance Institute, a tennis and fitness coaching business in Palm Beach County, Florida. These experiences contributed to the discipline, resilience, and strategic mindset that he applies when working with clients. His focus areas include family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Curran emphasizes building long-term client relationships and helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions tailored to their goals. He integrates his analytical skills with a client-centered approach to support ongoing portfolio management and financial planning.

Joshua Helfand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors. 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, including tailored financial planning that utilizes proprietary planning tools and market simulations.

Barbara Maloni is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012 and was co-owner of Bmore Licks, an ice cream store in Baltimore, from 2017 to 2024. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC, a small private organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Andrew Shaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously was with Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of Ameriprise, he is involved with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC, where he acts as a paraplanner managing an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service featuring written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Brandon Porter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prostatis Group LLC, Edward Jones, and Scarborough Capital Management, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small business selling digital Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet templates on Etsy. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by a centralized consulting team.

Denise Allen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gambrills, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a leadership role in the Poker League of Nation, where she leads poker classes, hosts free tournaments, and organizes casino ladies poker events. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Rachel Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Rose Roofing and Restoration, Food Lion, MapleBear, Inc., Garden Remedies LLC, and the Transportation Security Administration. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolio delivery.

Christopher Maynard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Justin Motsay is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has prior experience with Morgan Stanley and Pruco Securities and has held positions at Loyola University Maryland and several educational institutions. Outside of advisory work, he is a commissioned notary and holds licenses in non-variable insurance and property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Jenny Logsdon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial, where she has worked since 2018, and also holds roles at M&T Bank and M&T Securities, each since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Bruce Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Citizens Bank, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Lyft driver on weekends and some weekday evenings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Robert Reedy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the programming committee for the Annapolis Film Festival, helping to select films for the annual event. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Preal Haley is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Haley serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the William Averette Anderson Fund. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining proprietary research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement.

Daniel Higgins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pasadena, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Higgins serves as a lead facilitator at Arundel Christian Church and is a member of the board for Gold Flex Life Sciences, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.