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.

Brian Avrunin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Friends of Scott Berkowitz, MD campaign, managing campaign finance reporting independently of Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide non-discretionary, personalized recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Kyle Ryer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Connor Walsh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Caves Valley and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Walsh is involved in Business Networking International (BNI) and is set to become chapter President starting November 1. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Novak is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and The Financial Consulate. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Jeffrey Fountain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Retirement Plan Solutions, a non-investment related business. 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 solutions supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Frank Chiovaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Eagle Strategies (New York Life) from 2010 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through employer agreements.

Brian Clifford is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. Clifford is also active as a licensed life insurance and health agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by advanced analytical tools.

Jeffrey Carlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Carlson is also the owner of CAWM Services LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ Ameriprise financial advisors.

Christina Marsalek is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management focused on retail investors rather than institutional plans.

Walter Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advisory work, he co-operates a family farm in partnership with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and also offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

David Muela is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include long tenures at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, as well as experience with Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author for Integrated Capital Management Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians, featuring proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party advisory models and programs to tailor solutions for clients.

Benjamin Mohan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and experience beginning in 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and has an academic background including roles at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Craig Monahan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector and graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Susan Van Metre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and a process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Craig Schubert is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a mortgage originator with Rocket Mortgage. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jaimie Corcoran is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Corcoran held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and wealth management capacities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a predominantly model-driven investment approach, offering access to third-party asset managers and a variety of financial planning and consulting services.

Stephen Mersinger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has focused on assisting families, corporate executives, business owners, and athletes with customized wealth management plans aimed at supporting their lifestyles and future goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, endowments, foundations and non-profits services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and sports and entertainment. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with dual minors in Finance and Marketing from York College of Pennsylvania. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He is a member of the York College of Pennsylvania Sponsorship Board. Beyond his professional work, Stephen has remained involved in the lacrosse community. He was a member of the York College Lacrosse team, becoming the program's first All-American and Scholar All-American in the same season, and was inducted into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021. He has served as a varsity assistant coach for the Mount St. Joseph Lacrosse team, which competes in the MIAA 'A' conference. Stephen lives in Ellicott City, MD, with his family and stays active through basketball, weightlifting, golfing, and travel.

David Rauseo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in brokerage activities for various life, health, annuity, disability income, and long-term care insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing analytical tools to support goal-based recommendations.