Nicholas Smeresky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Connor Buck is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. and Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Towson University and The Narrows Restaurant. 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, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ryan Engles is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He brings experience in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning by providing clear and personalized advice. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Babson College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Residing in Towson, Maryland, Ryan is involved in his community through youth sports with Towson Rec. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching and staying active with activities including running, basketball, baseball, football, pickleball, chess, and table tennis.

Scott Manning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and thorough discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

George Raduano is a Financial Advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked for nearly three decades at Trinity Assembly of God. He serves as Chairman of the Board for Ascent College, a biblical education institution focused on leadership formation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic planning across multiple financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Steven Nuetzel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Advisors, joining in 2024 after eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Nuetzel also owns Nuetzel Wealth Management LLC, a financial practice based in Towson, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, covering various specialized planning needs.

Jonathan Whitsel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, alongside 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 institutions.

Jennifer Rusy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mary Burrows is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Apple Investment Advisors, H. Beck, Stifel, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional solutions, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Justin Muhl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2006 and has held various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles at T Rowe Price and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. With extensive experience spanning over a decade, Justin has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment services. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. Justin emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

Claire Gracie is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and JPMorgan. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for portfolio optimization and risk management, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Meylin Mauldin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to design retirement plans aimed at meeting their goals. She emphasizes a holistic approach to financial planning, considering both lifestyle and legacy to help clients achieve a more fulfilled retirement. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2020 to 2021, a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2017 to 2020, a Financial Representative at MetLife Premier Client Group from 2015 to 2016, and a Registered Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Meylin has interests in art, the beach, food, golf, music, and running.

Ryan Strasdauskas is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Advanced Financial Consultants prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Advanced Tax, Accounting & Software Services. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Connor Curro is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2016. He coaches an elite lacrosse team through Predators Lacrosse, an organization based in Westchester, NY. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement customized investment strategies.

Omar Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Priority One Staffing/PDP-Ally Financial, Levels Entertainment, and Levels One Personnel/MDTA/Ez Pass MD. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Larisa Roth is an investment advisor representative with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and at Summit Investment Advisors LLC dba Summit Financial from 2014 to 2025. She is also a notary public at her business location. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining scale and diverse financial services with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Patrick Mcmullen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, involved in the sale and service of various insurance products. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and multiple program options tailored to client needs.

Richard Farrell Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Transamerica Capital LLC for three years and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for fourteen years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers investment services across multiple platforms and custodians.

Evan Horn is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic Wealth since 2025. He spent 24 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent providing fixed insurance and annuity products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services across various managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by a multi-advisor platform.

Adam Gelcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Clearing, Credit Suisse Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.