Ishioma Ikukaiwe Ekanem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Ekanem worked at PNC Bank and United Bank for Africa PLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eliza Socito Balubar is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Primerica since 2014. Prior to her current role, she was employed at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2006 to 2018. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Aaron Polun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC, as well as Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Ronis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Chapin Davis, Bank of America, and Merrill. His other business activities include insurance sales in Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform combining advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Dylan Branson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to provide personalized financial planning, investment management, and tax mitigation strategies. Dylan focuses on areas such as equity compensation services, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an Associate's Degree from Montgomery College. Dylan has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, he works closely with clients before and through retirement to address their financial needs and goals. Outside of his professional work, Dylan engages in adventure sports, chess, and skiing.

Casey Cheek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes time at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill, where he has worked since 2016. 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.

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 since 2016 and previously spent a year at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering 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 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing 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® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One, among others. Rockey is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, where he provides financial planning and investment services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

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 CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Williams Asset Management. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved in an insurance brokerage and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Idaho Falls Chukars, UMBC, Monrovia Mart, Food Lion, US Business Service, Stevenson University, and Linganore High School. 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 various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Leah Ruffner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, totaling over 16 years in various roles within the firm. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Polucha is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with M&T Securities for 16 years and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for 3 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003, following four years at Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.