Patrick Carr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Carter Lawrence is an advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2026. Prior to this, he held various positions including roles at APL Federal Credit Union, SG Benefit Providers, and multiple engagements with West Virginia University and other organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Dormina Nyondo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Dormina worked at M and T Bank and TD Bank. 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 that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Karen Pomeroy Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2004, bringing over 20 years of experience in executive sales, marketing, and business development at a major consumer products company and an internet start-up. Karen specializes in working with busy corporate executives and business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is involved in professional organizations such as NextUp and the Procter & Gamble Alumni, and engages in community activities with The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, University of Michigan Alumni Association - Charlotte, and the Women's Impact Fund in Charlotte. Residing in Lake Norman with her husband and two daughters, Karen values fitness, health, golf, and community service. She helps clients create customized financial strategies designed around their goals and aspirations, emphasizing preparation for both opportunities and potential challenges throughout their financial lives.

John Dyer IV is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at Capital Portfolio Management, Inc. from 2014 to 2021. He is currently based in Cockeysville, MD. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Zanshiro Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 4 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2021 and has prior experience at Norris Ford and Shadow Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson is involved in a real estate business focused on buying, remodeling, and reselling properties. 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 institutional investors.

Colby Buss is a CFP® professional at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at UBS since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Hunt Valley, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore, where he is involved in managing artist grant disbursements. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Patrick Tejeda is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His background includes various roles, such as involvement with Loyola University Maryland Athletics and work in digital media and refrigeration before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacob Fenlason is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent nine years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include multiple asset types and employ both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Casey Domanski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Casey worked in various roles including at PF Changs and Mount St. Mary's University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Lawrence Wyss is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with OSAIC and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors and M&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Director of Financial Planning at Heritage Financial Consultants, where he leads research, plan development, and training for advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes firm-provided tools to construct portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Robert Wehman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Robert Fry is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Alan Hess is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Uche Ebereonwu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and First Bank of Nigeria Limited. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Samuel Jeppi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025 and 2026 respectively, he worked at AlphaSense Inc. and held various roles at organizations including the University of Richmond and Instacart. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Viren Chadha is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that align with their unique financial goals and life milestones. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's priorities to provide tailored advice and support. Viren's expertise includes college education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, and more. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned two bachelor's degrees in Financial Economics and Business Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. In addition to his professional work, Viren is involved in his community as a volunteer with Laurel Fire Station 10, serving as an EMT aid. His personal interests include biking, cooking, golfing, and pickleball.

Jules Klose is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to this, he was with Axa Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2017. He is also an agent with Thompson Financial Group, LLC, where he handles individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 comprehensive planning through collaborative annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Zachary Payton is a Certified Financial Planner® at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously held roles at Uber and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Merriweather Money Management in Columbia, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Andrew Sipala is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across a large network of financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.