Amanda Jean Maulone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles in hospitality and education, including positions at Hunt Valley Country Club, Embassy Suites, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Hilton Hotels, and Towson University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analysis tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Jizi Dai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Dai worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America between 2016 and 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dae Shelle Dowdell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Dowdell worked at T. Rowe Price for two years and has a background in the foodservice industry. Outside of advising, Dowdell is involved with Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC in an investment-related capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Dennin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 1991 to 2006. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and research.

Ryan Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centaurus Financial Inc. and Cola Wealth Advisors, each for one year. Outside of finance, he has been involved as a coach with Maryland Youth Sports Officials since 2022. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Robert Declement is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Junior Achievement-Central Maryland, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing young people for economic success. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Dupont is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investor Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. He is also the owner of Bay Country Consulting, a business process consulting firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers specialized planning services, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Daniel Reilly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 21 years at Thornburg Securities Corporation. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

David Wassel is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and H. Beck, Inc., and he has maintained a relationship with Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Summer Financial, Inc., which involves life, disability, and health insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating risk tolerance assessments and various managed account strategies.

Zach Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors and has a background that includes educational roles at Virginia Tech and DeMatha Catholic High School. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Big Bean for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Edward Wight Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 1999, he has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he brokers various insurance products including life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical software.

Amy Mc Elhose is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author of the book *Didi—The Life and Death of a Hidden Artist*. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Avi Greenlinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Greenlinger serves on the boards of several Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations, including Jewish Educational Services and the Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.

Merri Toulas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Outside her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship involved in art and culture investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Daniel Taylor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor serves as president of the Stake Club Charitable Foundation and co-chairs the philanthropy committee of The Stake Club. He also holds board and volunteer positions with the Vanguard School Foundation and The Generous Game Foundation, among other nonprofit involvements. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, featuring proprietary and third-party strategies.

John Bradley is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and operated The Bradley Company. He also serves as a patrolman with the Edwardsville Borough Police Department, a role he has held for over a decade. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

William Persons is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Kirby Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an affiliate professor teaching portfolio management at Loyola College of Maryland and performs wedding officiant duties in his community. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

Christopher Payton is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed by Regus Management Group from 2014 to 2019. 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, and various types of organizations.

Ashley Lazarewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she organizes events and golf outings for a local business women's network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm delivers tailored recommendations through meetings and client summaries, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.