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.

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.

Natasha Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, she focuses on helping clients develop and pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Natasha takes the time to understand what is important to each individual, serving as a resource for a range of financial matters including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Her expertise includes corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, education planning, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, offering ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Natasha holds a Masters of Business Administration from Lincoln University and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She maintains her NMLS ID 1415421. Outside of her professional work, Natasha enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, interior decorating, knitting and crocheting, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

David Plasse is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and Suntrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Lafayette Credit Union in a financial institution capacity. 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, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Finn Parkinson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he has worked in education at various institutions including St. Mary's County Public Schools and St. Mary's College of Maryland. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with the Breton Bay Golf & Country Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, employing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Margaret Knight is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on wealth building, preservation, and succession planning to establish multi-generational financial stability. She works closely with clients to align their financial strategies with their long-term goals and priorities. Her client focus areas include education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Margaret holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, as well as an associate's degree from Frederick Community College and a high school diploma from Linganore High School. She has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional pursuits, Margaret has a background in competitive Irish dancing, having competed at the world, national, and regional levels over 17 years. She resides in Arlington, VA, with her fiancé, Carson. Her personal interests include golfing, pickleball, and running.

Marshall Kayda is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and TechTronic Industries. 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, and various institutional investors.

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.

Therese Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has been associated with Global Retirement Partners, LLC since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisory services provided by representatives who may use discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.

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.

Michael Riley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC for five years before joining RBC in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and actively manages a business involved in horse breeding and showing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a range of in-house and third-party managers.

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.

Jason Cohen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Cohen is also involved with Medicare Ph.D., an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, supported by technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

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.

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.

Pamela Settlage is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and has operated Settlage Associates since 1991. Pamela also provides tax preparation and accounting services through Settlage & Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.