Nedia Vegagrosso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience outside of finance. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Neela White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2007 to 2021 before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Emily Crawford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has a tenure at Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alexander Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including prior work at Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments, while providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

David White is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance sales. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jesus Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Insurance Services and the National Security Agency. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Innovative Sprocket LLC, a business selling vehicle accessory products. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities.

Carlos Romero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at PNC Wealth Management, Uvest Financial Services Group, Truist Investment Services, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Romero is involved in residential real estate services and tax preparation. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services through an extensive network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various models and tools across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Khloe Adams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has held roles outside finance, including positions at Under Armour, Stevenson University, and Tiki Lee's Dock Bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include coordinated planning conversations and scenario modeling.

Timothy Cerny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at Guardian Life Insurance. He is also involved in selling non-variable insurance products through several providers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Shane Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bethesda Wealth Planning Group and Georgetown Financial Group, as well as work in construction and education. He has also been affiliated with the University of Maryland for four years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

William Mason IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 39 years of industry experience. He has held his position at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Roberts is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Howard Ulmer III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active musician, performing as a guitarist and singer. 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 institutions. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work alongside targeted advisory programs.

Kevin Link is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the president and owner of Link Financial Corp and volunteers with the St. Agnes Hospital Charitable Foundation’s finance committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Simon Moore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at the Naval Academy Golf Association and the Naval Academy AA&F. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with the Naval Academy Golf Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Wylie Rice is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC and held positions at Johns Hopkins University and its Department of Cognitive Neurology. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Rodney Sams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Eldersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Truist Bank, M&T Bank, Belk, and GameStop. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Limitless Volleyball Club, assisting the head coach with training and team support. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Morton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family-owned funeral home business in Baltimore and serves as a personal representative and co-trustee in estate and trust matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research from internal and external sources to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of financial advisors.

Domenic Saraceno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized advisory program that offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and employs a non-discretionary structure with client decision-making authority.

Randall Zinn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Zinn is also an agent involved in life insurance, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-supported planning methodologies and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and event-driven employer-sponsored planning.