Bruce Mazo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Cetera and Silver Oak Securities prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Caryl Lyn Mazullo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Mazullo is involved with the University of Akron Barker Center for Economic Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Ryan Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a branch associate at Wagenerlee LLC, where he assists clients and executes requests. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Kerri Mclean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at T. Rowe Price for seven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse fund and model portfolios.

Kirk Michel is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including WesBanco Securities, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and TIAA-CREF. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under separate but consolidated arrangements and serves clients through a network of financial advisors.

Michael Beaumont is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also an executor for his grandmother’s estate, a role he performs outside of his advisory work. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach 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.

Paul Burdett Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and previously worked at Capitalist Investment Services from 2004 to 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through client interviews and risk profiling.

Christopher Lewis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining Fidelity. Outside of finance, he is employed with Sparkle Home Cleaning Services LLC, providing residential cleaning services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management solutions.

Lawrence Singer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Howard County Fire and Rescue. Outside of advising, he manages Gathering Roots Farm, where he oversees all aspects of farming operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a collaborative approach supported by proprietary research and tools to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Charles Menk III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Tensley Consulting, and The MITRE Corporation. He is also president and CEO of The CGMA Group LLC, an independent business he has led since 2016. 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 adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

Walter Hrab is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

John Barnes is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2010. Barnes also owns and manages rental real estate properties in Severna Park, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, using asset allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Garrett Dearden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and also operates Dearden Financial Services LLC, which provides financial services as well as tax and accounting services. Dearden serves on the boards of the Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation, participating in nonprofit activities related to education and community support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers.

Greyson Boozer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Raymond James. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business under the name Firstrust Financial Resources. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored and other endorsed platforms.

William Eberhart III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Crab Key LLC, a residential real estate rental business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Nolan Karfonta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and roles at Elon University and various hospitality businesses. Outside of advising, he is involved with support companies Lee Financial Group, Inc. and Wagener-Lee LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, combining firm research and asset allocation analysis to develop tailored recommendations.

Wade Zancan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of his primary advisory roles, he is involved in several financial services businesses, including Resonant Financial Management and Janoskie Financial & Associates, where he serves in management and client relationship roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Aaron Lekarz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including a period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Abdirahim Isaq is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Wesner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Wesner serves on the boards of Epic Church and the Signal 13 Foundation, which supports Baltimore City Police Officers. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.