Ryan Williams is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2021 and has prior experience in both public sector and energy-related roles. Williams also works as a branch associate at Wagenerlee LLC, where he handles client inquiries and executes requests. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to project potential outcomes and supports municipal and public finance through a unique affiliated municipal advisory arrangement.

Michael Beaumont is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also an executor for his grandmother’s estate, a role he performs outside of his advisory work. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lawrence Singer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Howard County Fire and Rescue. Outside of advising, he manages Gathering Roots Farm, where he oversees all aspects of farming operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a collaborative approach supported by proprietary research and tools to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

John Hill is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, NyLife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented planning relationships.

Charles Menk III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Tensley Consulting, and The MITRE Corporation. He is also president and CEO of The CGMA Group LLC, an independent business he has led since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

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.

Glenn Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years and has been associated with Livingston Financial Group since 2002. He is also the owner of GL&ML, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and uses model portfolios and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Dionnie Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equinox, and T. Rowe Price. She is the sole proprietor of Dionnie Speaks LLC, a writing and speaking business focused on blog content and retail services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Schenk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Nolan Karfonta is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and the Elon University Office of Advancement. He is involved with support companies Lee Financial Group, Inc. and Wagener-Lee LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable affiliation in municipal advisory and specialized employer consulting programs.

Wade Zancan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of his primary advisory roles, he is involved in several financial services businesses, including Resonant Financial Management and Janoskie Financial & Associates, where he serves in management and client relationship roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment 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 broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

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.

Daniel Sipe is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2004 and previously worked at several firms focused on federal employee benefits. Sipe is a partner and managing officer in multiple non-investment-related businesses including GIVE LLC and Serving Those Who Serve, reflecting his involvement in entrepreneurial and support ventures outside of his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using detailed risk profiling and modeling and supports its clients with a broad range of advisory programs and institutional services.

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.

Victor Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2017, and a prior position at the University of Maryland, College Park. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

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. He previously worked at StoneBridge Advisors, Inc. and has experience with Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC and Illiano's J&P. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing.