Stephen Hepburn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Imaculatta's Ranch LLC, an agricultural business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Christopher Holcombe is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2018 and previously worked at Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. from 2015 to 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Kristin Carter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels in Baltimore, where she participates in operating decisions and event planning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory processes but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

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 Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience with organizations including the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., and Chemonics International, Inc. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Matthew Hopkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James & Associates and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Hopkins serves as treasurer for Harford County Lacrosse Inc., where he assists with accepting donations and disbursing funds. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory programs, with specialized capabilities in public finance and municipal services.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in 1985, she has built a practice serving clients in Towson, Maryland, and across 27 other states. Sandra specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, with a focus on women and wealth. She leads with kindness and openness, emphasizing attentive listening to help clients navigate financial challenges and achieve their goals. Sandra holds a Bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and an MBA from the University of Baltimore. She earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation in 2006 and also holds Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. Recognized for her expertise, she has been named multiple times to Forbes' "America's Top Women Advisors" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists. Sandra works closely with clients, their tax and legal advisors, and specialists throughout Bank of America and Merrill to ensure comprehensive wealth management. In addition to her professional work, Sandra is actively involved in the community. She serves as President of the Board of Trustees for Baltimore Center Stage and participates in LEAD for Women, the Merrill Hispanic Latino Advisory Council, and The Harbour Schools of Annapolis and Baltimore. Her personal interests include boating, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, spending time with 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.

Tawanna Browne Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022. Outside of her financial career, she owns Mom’s Guide To Travel, a travel planning and digital content website she has operated since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through an Institutional Consulting Services program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Haider Khokhar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2022 and joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in 2025. Prior to entering finance, he worked at Towson University and in the food service industry. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

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.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, she worked at Year Up and held roles at Noodles and Company and Chick-fil-A. She also has experience in homeschooling middle and high school students. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tyler Sterner is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. His background includes roles in academia at Frostburg State University and Albright College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, 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.