Geoffrey Mcclenney is a Wealth Management Advisor with 12 years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering a comprehensive, client-centered approach to wealth management that focuses on understanding clients’ financial situations and personal priorities. Geoffrey helps develop customized strategies that are adaptable to changing client needs and market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from the University of Baltimore. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional activities, Geoffrey has interests in basketball, chess, and traveling.

Ronald Rickert is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodmac, Inc. and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

Nicholas Cascarino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked in various roles including at Longhorn Steakhouse and Candoris, and had teaching engagements at Shippensburg University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Adair III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2002 to 2019. 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. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Sharebuilder, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. He is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an investment advisory LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad array of investment options and utilizes various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

J. Evans Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Kathryn Badger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services after graduating from Boston College, initially working at New England Securities in Boston before joining Merrill in Washington, D.C., in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Kathryn serves a diverse client base including associations, corporations, business owners, athletes, and entertainers, focusing on designing customized strategies for wealth creation, management, and distribution, particularly retirement income planning. Kathryn holds multiple professional designations such as Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She emphasizes an educational approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to individual client needs and leading a team committed to client care. In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is actively involved in community organizations including Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Cottagers, Inc. of Martha’s Vineyard. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sports events, cooking, playing tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Jason Silverberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and Silverberg Financial, LLC, and has prior experience with Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and owns Silverstone Press LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Walchko is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP® certificant affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in reselling activities as a hobby. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Hedrick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and prior experience at Smith Bus Service. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services delivered at scale through its network of financial advisors.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in educational roles at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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, and institutional investors.

Matthew Krivonak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with insurance-related businesses, including acting as an agent and owner in property, casualty, and annuity services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Shannon McSkimming is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she currently partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships as she strives to become a trusted advisor. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and now Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 in roles including Investor Center Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Her experience spans financial consulting and investment services, focusing on adapting financial plans to clients' evolving needs and priorities.

Peter Mangano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank and Jason's Deli. He serves on the board of directors at Turf Valley, where he helps organize events and develop membership strategies for the golf club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers.

James Liaw is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Grove Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Marketforce Mystery Shop, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment solutions.