Perry Fong is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Fong serves on the Board of Directors for Saint Agnes Healthcare, a faith-based full service hospital in Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, Charles Schwab since 2022, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

John Darlington III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Inc. for seven years and is currently involved with SeaHawk Investments LLC, which he owns and serves as CEO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a municipal advisor affiliation that is uncommon among large institutional firms.

Julia Wagner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Drumgoole Financial Services, JT Mummert, and Community Services Group, as well as experience outside finance in theater and retail. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Kevin Hoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First National Bank, Prosperity Home Loans, and Stearns Lending, as well as a period of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of about 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chris Fanto is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Patrick Chairs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Worthington Financial Partners, Equity Services Inc, and GolfTEC North Bethesda. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs, combining adviser programs with the sale of financial products including insurance through affiliated entities.

Robert Symonds is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years. Symonds maintains business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Oliver Arnold is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual, and Metlife Securities. Arnold also has an ongoing affiliation with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm combines investment advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales on an integrated platform, utilizing LPL’s research, model portfolios, and third‑party asset managers.

Anne Fink is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Fink serves as a trustee and co-trustee for several trusts and is a member of the investment committee for the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, overseeing the performance of their investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Long & Foster, and Kline Capital Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a soccer referee since 1999. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Liguori is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Raymond James and Armory Financial in 2019. Liguori is also the CEO of Liguori Financial LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and has specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

Michelle Mullinix is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Mullinix also provides client and account support as a registered assistant with Fuchs Financial, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and corporate investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Nicholas Bonomolo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he owns Bonomolo Planning, LLC. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations using firm-approved tools and collaborative planning processes.

Sean Buoye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Timonium, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Otakie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients, including affluent families, professionals, and business owners, to provide goals-based wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Working alongside his business partner and a team of specialists, he delivers customized advice and a disciplined investing approach to help clients optimize their financial resources. Since entering the financial services industry in 2005 and joining Merrill in 2008, Daniel has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has been involved with the American Heart Association as a Fundraising Coordinator and Team Coach from 2009 to 2020. He also enjoys hiking, music, reading, and watching movies.

Brandon Hoppenstein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Ledyard Law LLC, and various roles at Towson University. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Joe Blow Tees and Papi's Tacos. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Hicks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large 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 utilizes a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Lentz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and M&T Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a snow removal business during winter months. 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, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and diverse investment strategies.

Michael Johnson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging internal research and external partnerships across a range of investment strategies.