Lawrence Singer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Ameriprise and a four-year period with Howard County Fire and Rescue. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Gathering Roots Farm, managing all aspects of farming. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, using proprietary research and third-party data to guide asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Charles Menk III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Tensley Consulting, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and The MITRE Corporation. He is also president and CEO of The CGMA Group, LLC. 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.

John Axley III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1990 and has worked in the Rockville, now North Bethesda, Maryland office. John holds the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). John's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a double major in Finance and Economics. John is involved in various civic and philanthropic activities, including membership in Leadership Montgomery and serving as past Chair of the University of Maryland Colonnade Society. He lives in Montgomery County with his wife and three children and is active in his church. His personal interests include genealogy, pickleball, reading, running marathons, and traveling.

Walter Hrab is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Garrett Dearden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and also operates Dearden Financial Services LLC, which provides financial services as well as tax and accounting services. Dearden serves on the boards of the Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation, participating in nonprofit activities related to education and community support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers.

Greyson Boozer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AXA Advisors, Raymond James, and Verdence, and he operates a separate business under the name Firstrust Financial Resources. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party advisory programs.

Nolan Karfonta is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held positions at Elon University and in the restaurant industry. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wade Zancan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and is also involved with Resonant Financial Management as a senior partner. Outside of his advisory roles, he manages financial services operations and works as a sales associate and client relationship manager with other financial firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services with various program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Aaron Lekarz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2014. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Jeremy Greenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans.

Gavin Derro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for PW Media for twelve years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abdirahim Isaq is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anteneh Gebretsadik is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, including experience with Bank of America. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Trinity Grall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, she worked at firms including GEM Financial Services, Grove Point Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of her advisory roles, she is employed at Walden Country Club and serves with the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

John Gagliardi Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and M&T Securities. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator on a part-time basis. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers municipal advisory services alongside its broader institutional capabilities.

Kevin Wesner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Wesner serves on the boards of Epic Church and the Signal 13 Foundation, which supports Baltimore City Police Officers. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Michael Cronin serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, bringing extensive experience in retirement planning and wealth management. He focuses on addressing the pre- and post-retirement needs of families, individuals, and business owners, utilizing a disciplined wealth management process tailored to clients’ investment objectives. Michael draws on Merrill’s resources and Bank of America’s platform to offer a consistent and personal approach to investing, including the management of custom investment strategies and a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party options. Michael holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Drexel University in 2004 with a concentration in finance. Michael has also held leadership roles such as President Emeritus of the Board for Volunteer Frederick and positions within Business Networking International Group and Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is a father of three and values family deeply. His personal interests include cooking, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Adrian Peralta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following a one-year tenure at Axa Advisors, Llc, and prior roles in protective services and union work. He is based in Columbia, MD. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Kaveh Montazer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at StoneBridge Advisors, Inc., Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC, and Illiano's J&P, as well as a period as a full-time student. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in strategy implementation.

Benjamin Dychala Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Cetera Advisors LLC and over three decades operating his own advisory and tax-related practices. He also maintains a law office specializing in estate planning and serves as a sole personal representative in fiduciary capacities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.