Marcello Difrancesco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and has experience in the hospitality industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by third-party research and technology.

Edward Kelly IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously spent 10 years at Edward Jones. 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 and financial planning services, combining proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Nailah Chowdhury is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and has previous experience with organizations including Chemonics International, Inc. and the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. 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.

Matthew Hopkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Harford County Lacrosse Inc., where he assists with donation management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Sarah Telljohann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Sandra Liotta is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she began her career in 1985. She provides personalized, planning-based financial strategies for clients across Maryland and 27 other states. Sandra focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing, including values-based and ESG investing. She actively listens to clients, works closely with their tax and legal advisors, and coordinates with specialists throughout Bank of America and Merrill to address complex financial needs. Sandra holds a Bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and a Master's degree from the University of Baltimore. She earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 accreditation in 2006 and maintains professional designations such as Certified Investment Management Analyst and Personal Investment Advisor. Her experience has been recognized by Forbes, including multiple listings on the "America's Top Women Advisors" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists. Beyond her professional work, Sandra is involved in community activities including serving as President of the Board of Trustees for Baltimore Center Stage. She participates in LEAD for Women, the Merrill Hispanic Latino Advisory Council, and supports The Harbour Schools of Annapolis and Baltimore. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Brian Walsh is a financial professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Securian Capital of the Chesapeake and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of a fixed insurance sales business and a commercial real estate holding company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies across various program structures.

Haider Khokhar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Shaun Weber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. 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 wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Charles Swindell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Marjorie Adams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Randallstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and concurrently affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Adams has also been involved with Morgan State University since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she receives non-investment related compensation through referrals for home security, automation, and related services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a percentage-based wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joel Fenstermacher is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has experience at Gateway Capitol Financial and LGS Financial LLC, along with prior roles in education at Loyola University Maryland, Mount Saint Joseph High School, and Mount Airy Middle School. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Destiny Lucas is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Year Up and experience in education as a full-time homeschool instructor for middle and high school students. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Sterner is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. He has also held academic positions at Frostburg State University, Albright College, Towson University, and Lebanon Valley College. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Ireland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Evan Connell is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles outside the financial industry at Everywhere Communications, Electric Ai, NewDay USA, the Premier Lacrosse League, and Swirnow Building Systems. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning approach uses firm-approved software and focuses on collaborative, ongoing relationships structured around client goals and written recommendations.

Corinna Sech is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining R. W. Baird in 2023, she worked for Baltimore County Public Schools and Pasta Mista. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations.

Kimberly Amend is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and services informed by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Alan Culiner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Stephen Solecki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Avalon, New Jersey, with other family members. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.