Aaron Polun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC, as well as Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hoffman is a ChFC® with 50 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2018. He previously worked for Signator Investors, Inc. from 1997 to 2018 and is also involved in his own firm, Smith & Hoffman Financial Associates, focusing on investment advisory and fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary strategies.

Kaela Iciek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both 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 uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Irving Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Family First Life. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Banks is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Truist Financial. Banks also has experience with Western Governors University and the University of Maryland - College Park. Merrill 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.

Robert Turner Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent a year at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Yong Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jillian Magiros is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, where she has worked since 2015. She has three years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery tools and investment modeling techniques.

David Demuth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Admissions Committee and Board of Governors for the Maryland Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Christopher Rockey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One, among others. Rockey is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, where he provides financial planning and investment services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Nicholas Ibello is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Williams Asset Management. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved in an insurance brokerage and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Joshua Cramer is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation for six years and has operated Cramer Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advising, he volunteers as a recreational league coach with the Freedom Area Rec Council. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, and it is known for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Zane VerBrugge is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. In his current position, Zane focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at meeting their future goals and addressing their concerns. Zane leverages the comprehensive investment resources available through Fidelity Investments to assist clients in navigating their financial journeys. His approach centers on becoming familiar with each client's individual financial story to provide tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional work, Zane has interests in baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, running, and scuba diving.

Timothy Flynn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, Flynn is involved with Free State Tax Associates, where he provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Todd Roop is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and BNY Mellon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Samuel Downs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Idaho Falls Chukars, UMBC, Monrovia Mart, Food Lion, US Business Service, Stevenson University, and Linganore High School. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Leah Ruffner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, totaling over 16 years in various roles within the firm. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Nazzaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and models.

James Gabarra is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Outside of financial advising, he owns a self-employed consulting business in Arnold, Maryland. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.