John Maienshein is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based and separately managed account strategies under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation via BNY Mellon Advisors.

Thomas Spray Fry is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025, following a 26-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an at-large director of the Carroll Manor Rec Council, which promotes youth and adult sports opportunities in his community. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and managed-account solutions to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Timothy Herb Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also has experience with City National Bank and his own company, Spurtix LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Boys & Girls Club of Westminster as part of their fundraising efforts for new gymnasium construction. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through various advisory programs. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and provides a broad range of capital markets and lending services.

Athena Mc Guire is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brandywine, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Keira Levy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2023, she held various positions including roles at Palm Beach Tan and Loyola University Maryland. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers with customizable advisory programs tailored to client risk profiles.

Martin Krist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with MK Enterprises, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Aaron Puckett is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2010. Based in Westminster, MD, he is involved in a small farm operation where he annually sells a limited number of steers. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Deborah Williams is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through its national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jacob Harris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Harford Financial Group and has a background that includes time at Loyola University Maryland and Harford County Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Connor Effinger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price and Elevation Corporate Health LLC. Effinger holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Bryan Quackenbush is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for a homeowner’s association in Eldersburg, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and structured discovery processes.

Ayanna Byrd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Merrill Edge, and V-Tech Solutions. Byrd has also been involved with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy's PATIENTS Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to guide outcomes.

Elizabeth Braun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Based in Owings Mills, MD, she has focused her career at Ameriprise for over a decade. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm provides comprehensive, research-driven recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Bria Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, she worked at Merrill and Uber. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a real estate business based in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Richard Gottlieb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Woodhome Insurance Podcast and High Stakes Drive, Inc. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Geppi Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation. He has experience from his previous role at The Geppi Group, where he worked for ten years before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Brian Parker II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. He serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, a private K-12 school in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and analysis to support client strategies.

Ericka Kriegisch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Timonium, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012. 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 tailored retirement income planning advice, combining investment research and algorithmic tools to support tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation.

Charles Cohen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He also consults as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, assisting divorce attorneys with financial modeling and asset valuation. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of programs including asset management and employer-sponsored planning.

Nicholas Ey is a financial advisor with Cetera in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Bank, and FNB Wealth. He is also involved with Mattingly Wealth Advisors, LLC, a financial services firm where he works as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize various investment strategies and serves more than 10,000 advisors and 800,000 clients nationwide.