Jessica Nyce Parker is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she assists her Vice President, Financial Consultants, and their clients by providing service and planning assistance aimed at helping clients pursue financial independence. Her professional experience in the financial services industry includes previous roles at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Advisor at WMS Partners from 2018 to 2020, as a Financial Services Representative at MassMutual from 2016 to 2018, and as a Financial Representative at AIG from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her professional career, Jessica has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, hiking, parenthood, and pets.

Devin Foudos is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, and others. 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. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, which offers access to a wide set of products and services.

William Benassi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial advising career in 1984 and offers expertise in areas including college education planning, equity compensation services, philanthropic planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and wealth management for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Benassi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roanoke College in 1984 and completed an MBA in International Finance through the University of Hartford’s American MBA in Paris program in 1994. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and serves on the Board of Trustees for Notre Dame Preparatory School. Additionally, he is co-chair and co-founder of the Roanoke Men's Lacrosse Legacy Alumni Committee and contributes to the Roanoke College Lacrosse Alumni Legacy Committee. He resides in Towson with his wife, Pilar, and their two children. Mr. Benassi is actively involved in community efforts, including Swim Across America-Baltimore to support cancer research, and volunteers as a coach and executive for various athletic programs.

Ashley Zephir is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial advisory. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where she has worked since 2016, including prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2018 onward. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, focusing on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Brian Penn is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Penn serves as an Investment Committee Member for Associated Jewish Charities in Baltimore. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a focus on customized strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Ahmad Bean is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Ceasars Entertainment, MV Transportation, and Amazon. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products and services.

David Baitel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Metlife Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, M&T Securities, and Prudential-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory work, he designs and sells dog ramps and operates a jewelry wholesale business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kevin Kraska is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Brown Advisory and Janney Montgomery Scott. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Joseph Mccann is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Sheila Oneill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through various investment managers and model providers. The firm combines portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services with access to alternative investments and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Corinne Patteson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Dominium Group Sports, LLC. Patteson serves on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, MD, where she participates in strategic planning and committee work. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers to meet clients' risk profiles and investment objectives.

Todd Binder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1999. Additionally, he serves as an insurance agent with Tribridge Partners, LLC, focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses a collaborative, annual planning process and offers various specialized planning programs, including recent additions like Divorce Planning.

Jason Harris is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

William Vaccacio is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. 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, and various institutional investors. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America’s broader platform to deliver a wide array of financial products and services.

Eric Nace is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and was previously employed at Citizens Securities, Inc. Eric also has experience outside the financial industry, having worked at Rockfish Public House and Heritage Hills Golf Resort. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

Alan Wolfe is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 15 years before joining RBC in 2024. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored strategies, and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kyle Ryer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Donna Buchanan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and is also involved with Benefit Watch, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Lauren Novak is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and The Financial Consulate. Novak is also involved with The Legacy Group as an agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across multiple platforms and provides access to proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Paul Sierocinski is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets, with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he held positions spanning over two decades. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, employing both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.