Jennifer Falter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Catherine Cronauer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Daniel Jarrett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 28 years and held positions at Prudential/LPL Enterprise LLC and Coppermine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Metlife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Membership Chairman for NAIFA Anne Arundel County in Maryland and is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

John Peper is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously held roles at Rise, Marist College, T Rowe Price, and Old Navy. 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.

Jeffrey Strzelczyk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2016. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

George Bradford is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises individuals, families, professional athletes, and small business owners in making financial decisions aligned with their goals and values. Through his role, George provides clients with access to a wide range of financial services including wealth preservation, retirement income planning, estate planning, wealth transfer, insurance services, and college planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, George had a 17-year professional career as a golfer, competing on the PGA Tour, Web.Com Tour, and PGA Tour Canada. He was involved in promoting inclusion in golf and supported youth programs such as the First Tee Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America by providing free instruction and exposure to golf industry opportunities. George holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. He resides in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and the arts. He also serves as a board member of the Olney Theatre Center for the Arts and the Washington Government Relations Group Foundation. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA).

Gordon Witherspoon Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gregory Bell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009 and serves as a board member of the Jemicy School, an educational institution in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Allison Adle is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Allison has a potential participation in life settlement transactions through Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Dipendra Chhantyal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill, alongside 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.

Alexander Budin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors. The firm integrates internal and third-party investment management with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Jason Piebes is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Timonium, MD. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Caruso Homes and Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of both Daybreak Estates HOA and the Trinity Lions PTL, overseeing community governance and volunteer activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Ashley Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Naval Sea Systems Command and Wake Forest University. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning with a range of investment strategies.

Milton Dodge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Patient Capital Management LLC and T. Rowe Price. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Ferguson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual 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 structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Bernard Richards is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and M&T Securities. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Neil Esterson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and is also involved with The Legacy Group, Inc. as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, delivering services via multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

William Coleman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2018 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of finance, he formerly operated a screen-printed T-shirt business under his registered LLC, Beard City LLC. 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.

Seth Hammer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. Additionally, he is a certified public accountant and has been a faculty member at Towson University since 1994. 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 broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.