Kristin Kornemann is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life, and has been involved in fixed insurance sales with Erie Insurance and Financial Advantage Associates. She is also active in her community as a homeowners association president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Toczylowski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Advisors, Chevy Chase Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, where he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Kent Jasperse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, following five years at Equity Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.

Daniel Derisio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Oppenheimer Asset Management, and CIBC World Markets Corp. He returned to Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024 after prior experience there. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Wesley Stansel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and related entities from 2018 to 2019. Outside of finance, he was involved with Pazzo Pomodoro for nine years and employment at George Mason University for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling in its advisory services.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 17 years, as well as at PNC Wealth Management and Ameriprise. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals.

Jared Violante is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016 and is also involved with Capital Wealth Management Group in a non-client-facing capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a range of advisory programs, incorporating technology and advanced analytical tools in its offerings.

Corey Vance is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for five years and held roles within the United States Senate and various organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ethel Treister is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of experience. She holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has also worked as a CPA since 1992 and as a flight instructor from 1997 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax planning and preparation through her CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC‑registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to multiple program platforms and third‑party managers.

David Solomon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside his advisory role, Solomon serves on the board of The Lucky Duck Foundation, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Gagnon is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and New York Life Insurance, among other firms. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and collaborates with clients through annual planning engagements.

Karen Holmes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 28 years of experience in the industry. Her prior experience includes roles at 1st Global Insurance Services, Inc., 1st Global Advisors, Inc., and 1st Global Capital Corp. She is also the owner of Holmes and Associates Accounting Services, which provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Serenyi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has 31 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 offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jasmine Stone Lemus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacob Scarbath is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Howard County Arts Council, and multiple other organizations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various advisory programs through a large network of representatives.

Denny Aguilar is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and Citibank. Merrill 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.

Lisa Hunt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1992, including a thirteen-year period at Charles Schwab Bank. Hunt serves on the Board of Directors at SIFMA and participates in financial literacy programs; she is also involved in educational initiatives with the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance and the University System of Maryland Foundation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Keyan Abrishamkar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Advisors, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a non-investment business entity, KeyNow LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Grant La Gasse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023 and has been affiliated with Financial Advantage since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 13 years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition to his advisory work, La Gasse serves as an instructor on retirement planning at Montgomery College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Pamela Nehemia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Marriotsville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at the Stoler Early Learning Center and time spent as a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based 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 sports & entertainment planning, with recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.