Kevin Kraska is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Brown Advisory and Janney Montgomery Scott. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Pratik Bhavsar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and PNC Bank, among others. Bhavsar is also a commissioned notary in Ellicott City. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research resources, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Sheila Oneill is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through various investment managers and model providers. The firm combines portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services with access to alternative investments and integrated capital markets capabilities.

Corinne Patteson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Dominium Group Sports, LLC. Patteson serves on the Board of Directors for St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, MD, where she participates in strategic planning and committee work. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers to meet clients' risk profiles and investment objectives.

Todd Binder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1999. Additionally, he serves as an insurance agent with Tribridge Partners, LLC, focusing on life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses a collaborative, annual planning process and offers various specialized planning programs, including recent additions like Divorce Planning.

William Vaccacio is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America’s broader platform to deliver a wide array of financial products and services.

Jeremiah Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, FedEx, Macy’s, Kohl’s, and several educational institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eric Nace is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and was previously employed at Citizens Securities, Inc. Eric also has experience outside the financial industry, having worked at Rockfish Public House and Heritage Hills Golf Resort. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

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 at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Connor Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and is involved in Business Networking International, where he is set to become chapter president in November. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Novak is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and The Financial Consulate. Novak is also involved with The Legacy Group as an agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across multiple platforms and provides access to proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Jeffrey Fountain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 19 years. Fountain is co-owner of a non-investment business called Retirement Plan Solutions. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Frank Chiovaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Camden Planning Group, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), Nylife Securities, and New York Life insurance company. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

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 in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family farming operation with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and a substantial non-discretionary advisory business supported by an extensive affiliate network.

David Muela is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He is also an author of educational content through Integrated Capital Management Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.