Tom Quirk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Raymond James Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. Quirk also serves as an instructor at the Community College of Baltimore County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including advisory platforms supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Rickey Post is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Turning Point Financial, Regulus, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Jolles Insurance and Financial, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with the NCAA since 2012 and the OHSAA from 2012 to 2021. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party sub-advisors.

Gina Harper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Melanie Samoska is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Defeo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for his daughter. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Demetrios Karagiorgis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at InFocus Financial Advisors and has experience in both education and contracting sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kieren Reilly Seivert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015, following a three-year tenure at Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Advisors Give Back, a civic and educational organization based in Oakland, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that integrate broad retail and institutional offerings along with specialized investment and trading activities.

Christian Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023. His prior work includes roles at Indiana University and TBH Global Asset Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Brian Jolles is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Turning Point Financial, Regulus Financial Group, Questar Asset Management, and his own firm, Jolles Financial. Jolles is also a board member of NAIFA and serves as president of a health-focused nonprofit organization, We Promote Health, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Christopher Mooney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, previously associated with AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, relying on both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Darren Sweeney is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 credential. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Sweeney owns a separate entity for warehousing and property purchases and is actively involved in offering a range of insurance products through his own agency. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and managed strategies across multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Theodore Frederick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including several years at Starbucks Coffee Company and roles in education. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized, research-driven recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team that combines modeling and tax-efficiency analysis.

Danalicia Charles is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has been in the industry since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, nA, and Hollister and Co. 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 combines research and analytics with a diversified investment approach.

Margaux Hrab is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Ameriprise and previously held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Merrill Edge. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Russell Lagreca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, following three years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, Lagreca serves on investment and finance committees for several nonprofit and community organizations in Maryland, including the Community Fund of Harford County, the Catholic Family Foundation, and The John Carroll School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process while generally acting in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations.

Courtney Raney is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Millersville, MD. She has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Tejasvini Rao is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to Ameriprise, she worked at T Rowe Price and TD Ameritrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institution servicing individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elizabeth Phelan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., BOFA Securities, Inc., and M&T Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member for United Way Central Maryland, participates in the finance committee there, and is involved with the development committee at The Walters Art Museum. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Wheedleton is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides 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 support and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.

James Kerasiotes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.