Michael Sughroue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Python Talent Advisors. Outside of finance, he is an employee and bartender at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill in Annapolis, Maryland. 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.

Kevin Wenger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price and has experience in multiple sectors including energy services and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes collaboration between a centralized service team and financial advisors, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation and withdrawal strategies within a distinctive investment framework.

Paige Wasser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Wasser holds power of attorney arrangements related to investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client strategies without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Gregory Rooney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at the US Army Audit Agency and James Allen. Rooney serves on the Board of Directors for Carroll Manor Elementary School PTA and is Vice President of the Tuscarora Junior Titans. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Tricia Mauck is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, where she has worked since 1995, accumulating 31 years at the firm and 25 years of industry experience overall. 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.

Michael Achatz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. He is also an owner and partner in Metropolitan Wealth Advisors, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Annette Jackson Jolly is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hyattsville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a team leader and walker in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while offering a tiered percentage-based fee model.

Michael Costigan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. His other business activities include ownership of Advisor99, which supports his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting clients approaching 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.

Ramone Qureshi is an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Veritas Protection LLC, and several retail and educational institutions. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brandon Perzin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2012. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brandon's approach involves personalized financial guidance and goal-based financial plans tailored to each client's unique needs. He emphasizes proactive planning and establishing trusted long-term relationships to help individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from The George Washington University. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials support his expertise in retirement planning and investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Brandon enjoys golf, cooking, and rooting for Philadelphia sports teams. He resides in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore with his French Bulldog, Bogey.

Matthew Pepe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Kevin Cook is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 2016. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management services. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, offering a range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Amy Taylor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Taylor also owns Taylor Wealth Strategies and serves as an independent contractor at Capitalistic Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Private Wealth Consultants. She also owns Accounting Unlimited, Inc., a firm specializing in individual and small business tax preparation and estate planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, utilizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk management tools and multiple managed account strategies.

Natalie Vicchio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide advisor network.

Matthew Agee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Summit Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advisory work, Agee has a small side activity involving multi-family real estate ownership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

R Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Yair Natanov is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Natanov serves as CEO of NIV Advisors, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department, third-party strategists, or TAMP sponsors.

Elizabeth Lenrow is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers a broad range of investment strategies, including those with ESG considerations.

Kara Fox is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at U.S. Trust Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position for a separate entity. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.