Pratik Shrestha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and Transworld Business Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kristen Benner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Troy Elser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he owns Elser Wealth Management LLC and serves as a trustee and partner in several investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that address various financial needs using Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

David Seifert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee or co-trustee for several trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, with a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Katie Hansen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eldersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Operations Director at Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC, supporting staff development and business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Melford Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through his business, M G Brown & Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

David Purcell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Bank of America and entrepreneurial ventures such as The Baltimore Whiskey Company LLC and Purcell Masonry. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Bridget Catterton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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 and risk tolerances.

Karl Weber is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Dundalk, MD, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time at a local bike shop, assisting customers with purchases and minor repairs. 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.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Osaic FS, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Family First Life Capital in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.

Harry Slade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 27 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Elmonus is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bearlight Marketing, Fairview, and Wake Forest University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kameliya Nikolova is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in hospitality, production, and education sectors. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has 13 years of industry experience. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously owned Love Dove Farms LLC from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Oosterwijk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Towson University College of Business & Economics Advisory Board, providing guidance to support the institution’s educational mission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include tailored financial planning and estate strategies.

Jared Kilberg is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating customized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals, with a focus on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Drawing on over 11 years of experience, Jared works closely with clients across different life stages, supporting them in long-term financial planning as they save for retirement and plan for their future. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He adheres to a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop flexible financial strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Jared is involved in community organizations such as Repair the World (Baltimore) and The League of People. He enjoys biking, cooking, music, photography, reading, running—including running marathons—and traveling. Jared lives with his family and their pets in Baltimore, where he can often be found running around the city or cycling in northern Baltimore County.

Matthew Aversa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Maller Wealth Advisors, Inc., offering a range of insurance products, and serves on the golf committee board for Pathfinders for Autism, a charitable organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and managed-account platforms to construct portfolios with various investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Christopher Biddison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has worked since 2005. He has 21 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member and co-owner of Lee Creek Farm, LLC, which manages a property in Cambridge, Maryland. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers various investment programs through a network of advisers and third-party sponsors, focusing on personalized risk assessment and model selection without relying on hypothetical performance in advertising.

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 designations. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.