O Emmanuel Adepoju Grace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Citizens Securities, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the author of the book *The Roadmap of the Gospel of Jesus*. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Paul Colbert Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Christopher Norkus is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Maryland, Bonefish Grill, and Chesapeake Oral Surgery Associates. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grant Boone is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner with The Boone Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis, Maryland. He works with successful individuals to develop personalized, goals-based financial strategies that align with their most important objectives. His approach involves connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to recommend tailored wealth management solutions. Grant's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University System. Outside of his professional role, Grant prioritizes his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. He also follows sports including football, hockey, and lacrosse.

Kevin Gilligan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tomolyn Harris is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliates since 1999 and was associated with Financial Directions LLP for 24 years. In addition to her advisory role, Harris operates as an independent insurance agent and owns a tax services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and proprietary as well as third-party model portfolios.

Nicole Deangelo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an inspirational website and designs and sells t-shirts online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Russell Harada is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1992. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts and leveraging algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Richard Plant Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, Maryland, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a beekeeping business called Richard's Raw Honey. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kenneth Handy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked with Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of PPW LLC, a limited liability company established for tax purposes unrelated to client business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Stephen Marohl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse for the ProStart Lacrosse Club in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Stanley Kosack III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and NYLIFE Securities, among others. He is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC/AUB Wealth Management as a financial advisor. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2005 and also operates a tax preparation practice through Jeff Cohen CPA, LLC. In addition, he serves as an audit manager at the Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in Medicaid audits for the federal government. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Robert Newland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over three decades with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as extensive time at A.L. Williams. He serves as the volunteer treasurer for the Kiwanis Foundation of Prince Georges County, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and a variety of program structures.

Garrett Southern is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively with Ameriprise since 2018, following brief roles at Planning Solutions Group and Loftus Masonary. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CAWM Services, LLC as a paraplanner, managing advisory business activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kathleen Schoff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minor ownership interest in Samson Explorations, LLC, which generates quarterly royalty payments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Rochelle Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bowie, MD, where she has worked since 2002, accumulating 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, Brown co-owns Abundant Life Resources LLC, a faith-based ministry focused on seminars, counseling, and writing. She also serves as treasurer and finance chair for the Salvation Army of the Sandhills and is a financial team member at The Shepherd's House International Christian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Molowa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs, CETERA Advisor Networks, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Stifel. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering strategies that focus on investment categories rather than specific product selections.

Julia Jorss is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Haverford Trust Securities Inc. before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Juan Oechsle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a limited crab harvesting business in the Chesapeake Bay. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.