Allison McCarty is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Rockville, MD. Her prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Financial Advantage Associates. She also teaches a retirement planning class at Montgomery College’s Lifelong Learning Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Teresa Woolery is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a distinctive inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joanne Jaeger is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group Inc and Howard County Public Schools. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Joel Ferman Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, nA, the Law Office of Jennifer M. Alonso, and held various roles in retail and education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Vincent Marsh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He is based in Columbia, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options.

Thai Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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 range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leonard Lupica II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksburg, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a business managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to develop tailored written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Fidel Carreon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2009. He has 25 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Fidel Carreon Accounting Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Stokes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he held various roles including positions at Bankers Life & Casualty Co. and consulting and marketing groups. He also has experience in education, having worked at Morgan State University over multiple periods. 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, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Paul Hynes is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and a 50% partner in a real estate investment and development venture. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Rahall IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a prior role at SunTrust Advisory Services from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Shuyuan Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. Wang holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, HSBC Securities, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of finance, Wang is involved with Vanness Nails and Spa, LLC through entrepreneurial activities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and offers a range of approved funds and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Lavonne Patterson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Patterson’s career also includes six years at Comcast. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Josue Marciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Marciano Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Yomaris Pichardo Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2021 and has additional experience at the University of Maryland, Rockville Eye Center, and Montgomery College. 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.

Sean Lydon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and he is a partner at the CPA firm Lydon Fetterolf Corydon, where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Sauder is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Columbia, Maryland. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing his practice on providing advanced planning services for entrepreneurs and business owners. His expertise includes working closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to alleviate risk, execute tax strategies, and organize trust and estate structures. Mark offers a variety of services, including access to Bank of America cash management, lending, trust and estate services, retirement planning, investment strategies, and succession planning. His approach helps clients manage daily business cash flow needs, protect their companies and employees, and plan for wealth transfer and business succession. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of several professional organizations, including the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Exit Planning Exchange, Howard County Estate Planning Council, Maryland Association Corporate Growth, and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and attended the Milton Hershey School. Outside of his professional work, Mark has personal interests in cooking, golfing, and reading. His philosophy emphasizes connecting life and finances to carve a clear path forward for clients pursuing their goals.

Russell Staley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Glenelg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a cash solicitor for Cornerstone Advisory LLP and is a notary public in Maryland. 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 a variety of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation approach and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

John Miller is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He is also a co-founder of Ascent Wealth Strategies Group, LLC, and manages beehives at Light of the Capital at Woodbyrne Farm in Germantown, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Charles Burguieres is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property and casualty financial planning through Platinum Point Financial. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.