Edward Garbarino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team focus on customized wealth building and preservation strategies for families and individuals, retirement and income planning, and company retirement plans. They work to help clients maximize wealth accumulation and preservation through goal-based wealth management, portfolio risk management, and a disciplined approach to portfolio management. He and his team employ a defined process to help clients identify and prioritize their financial goals, objectives, risk tolerances, and timelines. This collaborative approach provides the foundation for designing and implementing successful long-term investment strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. They oversee and coordinate the financial affairs of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners, simplifying financial complexity and coordinating with clients' external advisors including attorneys and tax professionals. Edward holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business Administration and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is involved in community service as a member of The Leaders United Executive Council and The Leadership Engagement Council of The United Way of Central Maryland.

Joel Galligan Stierle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Galligan-Stierle Management LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jeanine Norris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad selection of investment and trading services.

Hannah Gouger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and is also employed by Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to her advisory roles, she was affiliated with the University of Richmond and the Dulaney Swim Club. 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. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, enabling access to a wider set of products and services.

Diane Muhler is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, she works as an electrical sales associate at Home Depot and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Naeny Jr. is a Series 63 and Series 65 registered advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has 31 years of industry experience. Stifel serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that incorporate proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies. The firm also provides services to private funds and municipal entities, operating alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Brian Jones is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a personal home rental property. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with tailored strategies based on clients' risk profiles and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Amalia Rockafellow is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Hightower Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Troy Broadbent is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Financial Corp, and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Funmilayo Nyambi is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to joining Merrill, she spent seven years at First Bank of Nigeria. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Katherine Ciccimaro is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Hunt Valley, MD. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Nicholas Schiavone is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Verdence Capital Advisors. His background includes four years at Towson University before beginning his advisory career. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, offering both wrap fee programs and institutional consulting services.

Gordon Margerum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 model for its services.

William Boykin V serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to connect them with people, plans, and processes tailored to their unique financial ambitions. His approach encompasses helping clients plan for college education funding, retirement, philanthropic endeavors, and family wealth management, emphasizing simplicity and transparency in the complex field of investing. William's expertise spans various client focus areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He is committed to collaborating with clients and coordinating all aspects of their financial affairs through a disciplined process to help them achieve their goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. In addition to English, he is proficient in Japanese. William is involved with the One Love Foundation and has interests in boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, skiing, and traveling.

Victor Folayan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kinnect Wealth Management, Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the board of ANPA DMV and volunteers with the FGC Idoani Alumni Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving 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 large network of independent advisors and supports various program structures with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ascenza Meyer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2013. Prior to that, she was associated with Fusco Financial Associates from 2010 to 2018 in a support role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its involvement in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Mitchell Kallemyn is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in public education and local government and operated a family child care business. He serves as a council member and chairs the Stewardship Committee at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Eldersburg, MD. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority, offering clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Brittnay Larrimore is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously held roles at City National Bank and World of Beer Baltimore. Larrimore serves on the Board of Trustees finance committee for CASA Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with various financial services.

Susan Scarborough is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Brian Heffern is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and FINRA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.