Jordan Banks is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Truist Financial. Banks also has experience with Western Governors University and the University of Maryland - College Park. Merrill 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.

Robert Turner Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicole Martin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank for four years and has held positions in lending and mortgage services. Outside of advising, she owns long-term rental properties in Washington, DC, and Denver, CO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Yong Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. 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.

Jennifer Sevier is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2009. Her credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Christopher Rockey is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One-affiliated firms. He is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, providing financial planning and investment services to clients. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Debbie Merlos is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 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 managers.

Nicholas Ibello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Williams Asset Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Zane VerBrugge is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. In his current position, Zane focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at meeting their future goals and addressing their concerns. Zane leverages the comprehensive investment resources available through Fidelity Investments to assist clients in navigating their financial journeys. His approach centers on becoming familiar with each client's individual financial story to provide tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional work, Zane has interests in baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, running, and scuba diving.

Timothy Flynn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, Flynn is involved with Free State Tax Associates, where he provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Samuel Downs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held positions outside of finance, including roles at Idaho Falls Chukars and UMBC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Leah Ruffner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years at the firm, totaling 19 years of industry experience. She is based in Columbia, MD. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Polucha is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with M&T Securities since 2005 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Thomas Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

James Gabarra is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica since 2023. Prior to his current role, he was self-employed as a consultant and has experience working with Washington Spirit Soccer. He is also involved in non-investment business activities, including consulting and referrals related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies developed by third-party asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Chris Cunningham is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and serves as the Senior Resident Director of the Columbia, MD office. Since 1987, he has been helping clients pursue their financial goals through disciplined investment and retirement planning. He works with corporate executives, business owners, and affluent families to provide personalized investment advice tailored to their evolving financial needs. Chris’s expertise spans a range of areas including corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and investment strategy for both individuals and corporations. He applies over 40 years of combined financial services experience through the Cunningham/Fredricks Group, focusing on risk management, tax minimization strategies, private business succession planning, and advanced planning for liquidity events. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Mt. Saint Mary's College and holds professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Chris resides in Glenwood, Maryland with his wife and five children. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, sailing, boating, tennis, and supporting various charitable endeavors.

David Duncan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, combining portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Robert Holland is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles in the hospitality sector and time as a student at the University of Delaware. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that incorporates LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Griffin Siegfried is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at The Witherspoon Group and various positions outside the financial industry. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Kevin Wenger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price and has experience in multiple sectors including energy services and education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes collaboration between a centralized service team and financial advisors, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation and withdrawal strategies within a distinctive investment framework.