Mark Averell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chad Eberly is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and City National Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Churchville Soccer Club, a youth club soccer organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Troy Brewer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2022. Brewer is the owner and CEO of ClearPlan Wealth Management Inc., a support company he founded. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations, with a distinctive focus on advisory and implementation-support roles.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Katherine De Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an insurance agent affiliated with The Mettle Insurance Services agency. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as pension plans and state and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services supported by extensive resources in public finance and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denise Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Moran & Associates in the Towson, MD office, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works primarily with professional women and couples seeking guidance in managing their financial futures. Denise’s clients are often balancing careers and family responsibilities and look for clarity and security in their financial plans as they progress through different life stages. Denise specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. She begins with a comprehensive wealth plan to understand the purpose of each client’s assets and develops an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term objectives. Denise holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and participates in the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. Outside of work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Abigail Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Kane Financial, as well as academic and extracurricular activities during her time at SUNY Brockport and Maynooth University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Alexander Rotman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

Mary Dispaldo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and in various roles outside finance including education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Hemler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, 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, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brad Schwartz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns B Squared Capital, an LLC unrelated to Ameriprise investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Hodges is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and managers to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Cory Labre serves as a Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies strategic financial planning to help clients secure and grow their wealth, focusing on creating personalized Wealth Management strategies tailored to individual life goals and circumstances. His approach integrates comprehensive considerations such as tax minimization, investment portfolio construction, insurance benefits, estate planning, gifting, and charitable giving. With experience in areas including education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment clients, and retirement income, Cory combines his expertise with his background as a lifelong hockey player and coach. This team-oriented perspective informs his commitment to prioritizing clients' interests and addressing a full range of financial challenges and opportunities. Cory holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also involved in his community as a youth ice hockey coach. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, ice hockey, ice skating, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Zellie Wothers is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. Prior to joining Osaic, Wothers worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years and has held roles at Maller Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and Harford Mutual Insurance Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing firm-provided tools for asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Asonganyi Tintinu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Tintinu held positions at DoorDash, Year Up United, Home Depot, United Parcel INC, and ICT University. 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Atlas Container Corporation. 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.

Ian Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at T. Rowe Price followed by roles at GLG, MassMutual, and currently LPL Financial. Ian is also engaged in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various institutional services.

Jonathan Pearlstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2000 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves on the board of directors for Gateway in Baltimore, Maryland. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Tamburin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Ochsner Health Plan, as well as academic positions at Tulane University and involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of the Wiregrass. 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.

Jeffrey Bessling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Monkton Farms HOA, where he helps maintain common areas and organize community gatherings. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.