Jason Veals is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Veals attended the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

James Hurley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. 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 and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ryan Raitzyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2023 and previously was employed at Christopher J. Seling and Associates, Inc. as well as in accounting. Outside of advising, he provides tax services as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Meir Teichman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Teichman serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Zionist District, where he assists in planning events and spreading awareness about the organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies to meet clients’ risk profiles.

David Kelly is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing from Investment Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, David worked at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2012 in various roles including Investment Specialist, Investment Counselor, and Service Specialist. David's professional experience spans over a decade in the investment and financial consulting industry. He focuses on understanding the unique needs of his clients and their families through active listening and tailored financial planning. His approach aims to provide clients with peace of mind and to serve as a trusted advisor to their families.

Darren Bush is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing insurance services through a separate firm relationship. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, often leveraging third-party asset management platforms, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Justin Kuczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kuczynski serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Housing Our Homeless Vets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jamie Waldren is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and operated JN Private Wealth Management, where he authored the book *Exit on Your Own Terms*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools. The firm also supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation and offers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Goldberg serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account solutions delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Roberta King is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She is focused on hiring, training, and developing a team of financial professionals committed to a purpose of helping people. Roberta's career at Fidelity Investments spans nearly two decades, beginning as a Full Trader in 2005. She progressed through roles including Private Client Specialist, Branch Service Manager, and Assistant Branch Manager before assuming her current leadership role. Her extensive experience within the company encompasses various facets of financial services and branch management. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Roberta enjoys a range of personal interests such as board games, hiking, painting, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Carson Henry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles in technology at Varonis and work in public service with the House of Representatives. He also has experience in small business operations outside of finance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions and ERISA fiduciary services.

Deeybid Juarez Campos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and has prior experience working at Sweetgreen, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. 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.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, North Star Resource Group, and Securian Financial Services. Jaderborg serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Marney Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 46 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and over a decade with MassMutual entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker through his own business. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a structured, collaborative approach that emphasizes investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Olujimi Ijandipe is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Merrill. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Abigail Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Kane Financial, as well as academic and extracurricular activities during her time at SUNY Brockport and Maynooth University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Alexander Rotman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

Chinonye Omoruyi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is a recording artist. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and a broad product platform.

Michaela Gutmann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo and prior positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mary Dispaldo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and in various roles outside finance including education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.