Nicolas Thornton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as service in the United States Coast Guard. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Maine Couch Guy. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers through model-driven investment implementation and participates in various insurance and trust services.

Lionel Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in advising individual investors. He focuses on a value approach to investment management to help clients meet their personal financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Lionel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aligned with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Lionel participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of his advisory role, he enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Stacy Connor is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Stacy aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. She holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, highlighting her commitment to professional standards in financial advising. Stacy earned her Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Stacy's approach involves helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Stephen Jallah is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC based in North Bethesda, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Family First Life. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Adam Desimone is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD, and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stone Street Capital and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Susan Baroch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in its offerings.

Tigh Eisenberg Rayburn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience working at the United States Taekwondo Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Griggs is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2000 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. He handles the management of the team's business operations as well as serving as a relationship manager. His client focus areas include liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Matthew graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a degree in Business Economics. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Within Merrill Lynch, he is a member of the Merrill Charitable Committee in Rockville and has previously assisted with training new hires in the Greater Maryland PMD program. He lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife Megan and their two children, Curtis and Abigail. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, coaching youth sports, and engaging in activities such as baseball, camping, cooking, football, golfing, music, scuba diving, skiing, and softball.

Holly Mackay is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2024. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 12 years. Mackay is a member of GAMLAND LLC, a family real estate management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Anu Disanayaka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Linthicum, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SECU, Edward Jones, and SunTrust Bank. She is also involved with SECU Financial Partners, an investment-related business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Jasdeep Grewal is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, Jasdeep served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. Jasdeep's professional experience also includes roles at TD Ameritrade, where they worked as a Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2020 and as a Business Development Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Jasdeep collaborates with individuals and families to create financial plans tailored to their unique needs. The approach begins with forming strong relationships and employs strategic investment decision-making. Jasdeep emphasizes maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in client relationships.

Madeleine Scanio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill since 2019 and Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024, as well as prior experience at Reveille Group and Clark Construction Group. 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.

Michael John Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, nA since 2018 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to his financial industry career, he worked at Peak Performance Nutrition Center from 2017 to 2018. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Donte Maith Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Uber, and Instacart. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to inform its investment approach.

Eisley Kim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized retirement strategies and comprehensive wealth plans. She is dedicated to assisting clients in various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Eisley holds a Bachelor's Degree from McDaniel College and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on crafting asset allocation strategies aligned with clients' financial goals to help secure their financial futures. Her approach emphasizes building trust and satisfaction among the families and businesses she serves. Beyond her professional work, Eisley participates in community events such as the Chicago Triathlon 2023 and Independence Triathlon 2022. Her personal interests include adventure sports, camping, football, hiking, music, pickleball, pottery, reading, running, and traveling.

Steven Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash, Spirit Halloween, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hoyt's West Nursery Cinemas. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Azizat Adalikwu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Exquisite Salon Suite LLC, a business that rents individual salon suites to hair stylists, barbers, and braiders in Bowie, MD. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Nancy Sheerin Floros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Citigroup, Wachovia Bank, and OSAIC Institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment managers and options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Bhavik Hukmani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hukmani serves on the Board of Directors for the North Saint John Pool and Tennis Club and is involved in youth sports coaching, including as a travel head coach for a boys’ soccer team and supporting a scouting organization for older youth. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jourdan Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, Smith held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Outside of finance, Smith worked in education at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr Highschool and attended Chowan University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.