Craig Lestner is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and notary public through The Legacy Group, where he has been active since 2005. Additionally, he is a committee member of the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser 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 a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing various portfolio management platforms and including both proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he develops financial strategies and provides advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on understanding clients' short- and long-term financial objectives to deliver customized solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the finance and accounting fields, David combines a detailed-oriented approach with expertise gained from roles including 13 years at T. Rowe Price and his work at Merrill Lynch. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. David holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University. He is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He participates in professional organizations such as Delta Sigma Pi - Business Fraternity, Harford Business Roundtable for Education, and Harford County Chamber of Commerce. Residing in the Fallston, MD area with his wife and two daughters, David is involved in the local community, including participation with Fallston High School's Cougar Boosters. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Brian Griffin is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity, where he has held various consultant roles since 2021. His career progression at Fidelity includes positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant 1, and currently as a Financial Consultant since 2024. Brian's professional approach centers on developing financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual needs. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are, respecting their decisions and boundaries, and collaborating to design custom financial plans. His goal is to build relationships that extend beyond professional interactions, fostering a personalized and comfortable environment. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as biking, fitness, hiking, kayaking, music, and parenthood.

Norman Townsend III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an executive performance coach at the Team Performance Institute, engaging executives in leadership and team development. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory relationships.

Russell Hewitt Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2015 and is also involved with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Hewitt has ownership and sales roles at Onorato Financial Group LLC, which focuses on life, health, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. MassMutual 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, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Karl Porter is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. Karl holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation earned in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He is also a Retirement Benefits Consultant and a member of a specialized group of Merrill Financial Advisors registered with the Firm's Defined Contribution Investment Consulting (DCIC) platform. Karl is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, values-based and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial services, Karl gained extensive experience in the real estate industry. He attended Boston University and received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Atlantic. Additionally, he has worked as a researcher for The Smithsonian Institution. In 2023, Karl was recognized as a member of The Pearce Group on the FORBES "Top 100 Private Wealth Teams in America" list. Outside of his professional work, Karl enjoys boating, fishing, football, reading, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Joshua Mikolowsky is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Timonium, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through non-discretionary advisory relationships and also delivers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Khloe Adams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has held positions at Under Armour and Stevenson University. Outside of finance, she was involved with Tiki Lee's Dock Bar for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Erik Barrueto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Debra Press is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her financial advisory career, she owns an eBay store selling household items and collectibles. 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 institutional investors.

Brenden Bosmans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bosmans writes and records music. 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. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Candido Palting III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and risk modeling techniques.

Aaron Kelly is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research resources.

Timothy Cerny is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life and disability insurance with several financial partner groups. 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Shane Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Bethesda Wealth Planning Group and Georgetown Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience in construction and education, having worked at Cherry Hill Construction Company and Madison Public Schools. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Joshua Ernest is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously held roles at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is an owner and partner at Reefer Madness, LLC, a business involved in the sales of live coral reef animals. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Tendai Mubagwe is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Tendai worked at NIH Federal Credit Union, Premier Bank, Tory Burch, and Ulta Beauty. Outside of finance, Tendai manages an online business that creates and sells digital product templates and customizable gift items. Merrill provides managed account services to fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other entities. The firm operates within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Dale Harris is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and food service, as well as involvement with a basketball camp. He serves as Co-Head of the Finance Committee for the Albert Cesky Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit providing college scholarships to student athletes in Harford County. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Jacqueline Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Kinnect Advisors, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers.

William Nicklas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He joined Merrill in 2026 and has prior experience at T. Rowe Price and Capital Teachers. Outside of finance, he has been involved in various educational roles and operates a self-employed dog sitting service. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s corporate platform.