Zouhair Tahri is a financial professional with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has professional experience managing a tax and accounting firm, Tahri CPA PLLC, since 2021. Prior to his current financial services role, he worked in the technology sector with DXC Technology and Xerox. 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 employs a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party investment options.

Geoffrey Brent is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and at City National Bank since 2017. Brent serves on the boards of the Living Classrooms Foundation, a nonprofit supporting at-risk youth, and Boys' Latin School, where he chairs the committee on trustees. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Sarah White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price, Merrill, and Guidehouse/Grant Thornton prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Clayton Wright Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation services through Mike Wolf Tax Services, working seasonally as a tax preparer alongside experienced professionals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Douglas Madairy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Phoenix, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Planning Corporation and his own CPA practice, which he has maintained since 1987. He is also involved in independent insurance sales and tax preparation activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management options across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client needs.

Anthony Viglucci is a financial advisor with Stifel in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and the use of proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Morgan is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 33 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in philanthropic activities, including ownership of The Morgan Family Foundation, which raises funds for dyslexic schools and programs in Maryland, and serves on the board of a dyslexia tutoring non-profit. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated financial services through a large network of advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to support customized portfolio management.

Russell Weber is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Weber serves as a board trustee for The Friends School of Baltimore. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, delivering advisory work through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Terrell Barnes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Sheppard Pratt Health Systems and is involved in a home improvement business specializing in roofing services for homeowners. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ethan Buda is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Interstate Management Company, and several hospitality and investment-related businesses. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry with firms such as Atlas Restaurant Group and World of Beer. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michele Burch Lippincott is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sueann Griffin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Tafari Surgeon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping business owners, employees, families, and friends achieve their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Tafari employs a disciplined wealth management approach grounded in transparent and consistent communication, acting in a fiduciary capacity to provide clients with reliable stewardship as they pursue their long-term goals. Tafari holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his studies in Computer Science and Information Security at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He earned his high school diploma from John Jay High School. Raised in New York City and later relocating to Maryland, Tafari balances his professional role with active community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as Helping Up Mission and Junior Achievement. In his free time, he engages in a variety of personal interests including coaching and training in sports like basketball, boxing, and soccer, as well as music, painting, reading, running, and traveling. Family plays a central role in his life, and he stays informed on history and current events to remain solutions-driven during periods of market volatility.

Ashley Rowett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously spent two years at T. Rowe Price. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Lutz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies, third-party managers, and program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Scott Svensen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, Janus Management Holdings Corp, and Alps Fund Services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Eric Walker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Most recently, he has worked in a private banking capacity since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering comprehensive planning without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Amanda Jean Thomas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she held various roles in hospitality and customer service, including positions at Hilton Hotels, Delta Hotels by Marriott, and Hunt Valley Country Club. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning that incorporates analytical tools and supports clients through a broad advisor network and specialized programs.

Adrian Albidress II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Securities LLC and longstanding involvement with Albidress-Sanderson Agency, Inc. He also works as a CPA tax preparer and is an author. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jizi Dai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Dai worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America between 2016 and 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.