Jeffrey Carlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Carlson is also the owner of CAWM Services LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ Ameriprise financial advisors.

Jeffrey Corvin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSb since 2017. Outside of finance, he creates and sells mixed media art and photography through Dane Fine Art.com and works as a florist sales processor and rideshare driver. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm provides integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services supported by strategic asset allocation models and a centralized operational structure.

Richard Gerber is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property investment in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dawn Durbin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. 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 tailored to clients’ risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement portfolio strategies.

Reed Eliff is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Walter Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family farming operation with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and a substantial non-discretionary advisory business supported by an extensive affiliate network.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including prior experience with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Zain Khokhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and has a background that includes work in digital intelligence systems and travel. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Silvia Stazio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. She previously spent 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

James Brockett II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He was previously with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for one year before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Brockett also owns Brockett Capital LLC, an independent investment-related business based in Silver Spring, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Michael Bianca is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2010 with Natixis Global Asset Management in Boston, MA, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014 to apply his experience and knowledge in helping clients pursue their financial goals. Michael offers investment planning and advice to affluent individuals, families, and businesses. He provides personal and in-depth services, utilizing industry-leading resources to assist clients in achieving their personal and financial objectives. His approach is diversified and risk-managed, aimed at bringing clarity to a complicated marketplace and fostering trust and understanding with clients. He graduated from DeSales University in 2009, where he was a member of the baseball team. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Westminster, MD with his wife Amanda, their sons Easton and Beau, and their chocolate lab Camden. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, biking, fishing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Uka Saran is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this position, Uka focuses on simplifying financial planning and developing personalized strategies that align with clients' goals using Fidelity's tools and resources. Uka has been in the financial services industry since 2014, beginning as a Client Services Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Over the years, Uka advanced through roles including Business Development Specialist, Financial Consultant, and Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity Investments. Specific details regarding Uka's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Patrick Langevin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for one year before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and models.

Stefan Nicholas is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Merrill in 2017. Nicholas serves as an advisory board member for the Community Foundation for Montgomery County, a charitable organization, where he participates in meetings, event planning, and fundraising. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Aiden Mowry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Primerica and its affiliate PFS Investments Inc. since 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved with The Healing and Wellness Center, where he has participated for five years. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and operates at a large scale with approximately 3,964 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Steven Ganan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Xander Bauguess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior experience working at Tri-M Group LLC and various other positions including in education and entrepreneurial ventures such as an auto detailing business and a fishing charter. 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, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Joseph Apanisile is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services for five years and has operated Joseph Associates CPA, a CPA firm, since 2011. His background includes roles outside financial services, such as work with ARS/Rescue Rooter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment programs and portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Curtis Rutherford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Securities. Rutherford has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.