Edward Wight Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 1999, he has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he brokers various insurance products including life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical software.

Amy Mc Elhose is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author of the book *Didi—The Life and Death of a Hidden Artist*. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Avi Greenlinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Greenlinger serves on the boards of several Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations, including Jewish Educational Services and the Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.

Merri Toulas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Outside her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship involved in art and culture investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Daniel Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor serves as president of the Stake Club Charitable Foundation and co-chairs the philanthropy committee of The Stake Club. He also holds board and volunteer positions with the Vanguard School Foundation and The Generous Game Foundation, among other nonprofit involvements. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, featuring proprietary and third-party strategies.

John Bradley is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and operated The Bradley Company. He also serves as a patrolman with the Edwardsville Borough Police Department, a role he has held for over a decade. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

William Persons is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Kirby Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an affiliate professor teaching portfolio management at Loyola College of Maryland and performs wedding officiant duties in his community. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

Christopher Payton is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed by Regus Management Group from 2014 to 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various types of organizations.

Ashley Lazarewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she organizes events and golf outings for a local business women's network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm delivers tailored recommendations through meetings and client summaries, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

James Orders II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 1994. He is a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group, where he focuses on corporate retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined-contribution plans, servicing high-net-worth clients as well as managing the team's fixed-income investments. His client base includes successful business owners, physicians, retirees, wealthy families, and endowments in Baltimore, Maryland, and nationwide. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education from Roanoke College. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He works closely with clients, their accountants, and attorneys to keep tax minimization and estate planning strategies aligned with investments and liabilities. James resides in Arnold, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. His personal interests include boating, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Christina Boyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers.

Abdel Al Jame is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 12 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Evan Riss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch and Financial Gravity Family Office Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in lacrosse officiating and coaching with the Southern Lacrosse Officials Association, National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association, and Zingos Lacrosse Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Daniel Gilman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Kol Halev, and community-focused positions such as work with the Baltimore City Public School System and the Office of Congressman Dwight Evans. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Brandon Hethcoat is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Parker & Lynch, and also held a role at Ohio University. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an investment strategist for Fusco Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Shannon Beauchamp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 17 years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

John Magiros is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and with 19 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is involved in a trust-related business activity outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Richard Dix is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Securities America Advisors and The Marshall Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner and partner of S2 Financial Partners LLC and has experience as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through numerous financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Mark Dyer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that deliver tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.