Michael Heigh Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2016 and previously spent two years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at NewDay Financial LLC and RagingBull.com LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is involved in community service through The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region, assisting persons with disabilities, and serves as a high school baseball coach for the Howard County Public School System. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

David Kelley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Towson, Maryland. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage with access to alternative investments and multi-asset model portfolios.

Paul Gladkowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2014, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Matthew Alton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles in the restaurant industry as well as academic and service positions. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports various advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Shreya Tiwari is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

George Konstantas Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Primerica since 1985. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Joseph Heathcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Veritas Underground Media, and Sandy Spring Friends School. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a residential property with his wife. 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 and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dustin Youngstrom is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. Prior to his current role, he worked at Howard County General Hospital and Grace Community Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning services can be combined with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option but remain separate offerings.

James Cannon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory activities.

Patrick Clark is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he had diverse work experiences including roles outside the industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Steven James is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and T. Rowe Price. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Nicholas Smeresky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Ryan Engles is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He brings experience in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning by providing clear and personalized advice. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Babson College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Residing in Towson, Maryland, Ryan is involved in his community through youth sports with Towson Rec. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching and staying active with activities including running, basketball, baseball, football, pickleball, chess, and table tennis.

Michael Havlik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Metlife Securities Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health insurance and is a co-owner of Tidecreek Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Scott Manning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools alongside its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group to develop tailored plans.

George Raduano is a Financial Advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked for nearly three decades at Trinity Assembly of God. He serves as Chairman of the Board for Ascent College, a biblical education institution focused on leadership formation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic planning across multiple financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Mark Schreder is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel Nicholas Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Benjamin Claffee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions at various organizations including Sunglass Hut and Baytree National Golf Links. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Mary Burrows is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Grove Point Investments, Apple Investment Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. She maintains involvement with Apple Investment Advisors in a non-variable insurance role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.