Gavin Alwine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Keystone Bean LLC, PetSmart, Chick-fil-A, Crescent Industries, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jonathan Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and multiple positions within Morgan Stanley and its related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Carole Leitgeb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Resource 1, Inc. Her activities include involvement with Academy Financial, Inc., related to her LPL 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 model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Steven Crosby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017 and has prior experience in the telecommunications industry with Verizon and related retailers. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Joseph Browning is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from McDaniel College and has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their unique goals, emphasizing simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies and operates within the broader Bank of America platform, offering a wide range of investment options.

David Grabner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H.P Executive Group, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a farm business in Glen Arm, MD. LPL Financial serves individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Zachary Garber is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2016. He is based in Hunt Valley, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Charm City Dreamers LLC, a podcast focused on interviewing Baltimore residents about how they have actualized their dreams. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting on a non-discretionary basis, combining extensive research and an affiliate network to support integrated custody, product sourcing, and public finance services.

Patrick Perry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of advising, Perry is active as a drummer with the musical group Goodbye July and serves as COO of a logistics and consulting firm, CGMA Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Caroline Palm is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with a brief tenure at Valic Financial Advisors in 2023, and has prior experience in education at Switzerland Point Middle School, The Harbour School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, supported by oversight of affiliated sub-advisers and adherence to governance procedures.

Patrick Hurdle is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services, he worked at JP Morgan and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales as an insurance broker. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to support annual, collaborative client engagements.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. Hyatte has over 27 years of industry experience, primarily from Bank of America, where they worked from 1997 to 2024, followed by a role at Certainty Home Lending before joining Merrill. 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.

Richard Zink is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Sarah Santeufemio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and PNC Investments. She is also involved in individual and group life, health, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

John Beynon is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Beynon is also involved in family estate and wealth planning entities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and other endorsed platforms.

Cynthia Fisher is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been associated with various Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Hahn is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. His previous experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is also the majority owner of HAHN GP, LLC, a separate business based in Cockeysville, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. The firm delivers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Angela Harper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Randallstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Nicholas Moon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Nicholas focuses on building long-term relationships founded on trust, communication, and personalized advice. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Nicholas began his career as a Financial Auditor at Baker Tilly and later worked as a Corporate Finance Consultant at Deloitte. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving. As a Merrill Financial Advisor, he works one-on-one with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting plans as situations change. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Elon University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He speaks English and Korean and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, hiking, music, running marathons, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

David Waite is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as treasurer for the Greater Summer Hill Association, a community organization in Phoenix, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.