Victoria Cucina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and PLC Hardware. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mc Kenna Nolan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Nolan worked at Lord Abbett and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, Nolan managed operations at RJ Bentleys Sports Bar for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Candida Sampson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill and multiple dental-related organizations before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, applying proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Sonya Logan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Spire Investment Partners, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she has owned a candle making and sales business, Lydon's Creative Concepts, though it is currently inactive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Karen Williams is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Severna Park, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent seven years at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Hanley IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 certification and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Homeside Financial and The Conafay Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Hanley-Hanes LLC, involved in house flipping and managing investment activities related to that business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Benjamin James is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erica Silva is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been in the industry since 2024 and has experience working with First Financial Advisory Services and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Mark O. Silva Builders Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

William Slade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Group and periods as a student. 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 solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and manages over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Jonathan Wasey is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and the State Employee Credit Union of Maryland. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and Truist Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michelle Kruhm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Additionally, she is commissioned as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Neeraj Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and worked at Sears from 2015 to 2019. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Leslie Jurado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Leslie worked at State Employees Credit Union, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2009 onward. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and significant operational resources.

James Farally is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes risk assessment and matching clients to third-party program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Rickey Post is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Turning Point Financial, Regulus, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Jolles Insurance and Financial, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with the NCAA since 2012 and the OHSAA from 2012 to 2021. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party sub-advisors.

Gina Harper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Stephen Defeo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for his daughter. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Jocelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Deloitte for 11 years. She is also self-employed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Jolles is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Turning Point Financial, Regulus Financial Group, Questar Asset Management, and his own firm, Jolles Financial. Jolles is also a board member of NAIFA and serves as president of a health-focused nonprofit organization, We Promote Health, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Anthony Johnson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Traders, as well as experience in entertainment through Crow Entertainment, LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options.