Harry Slade IV is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise, where he has been since 2023. He serves on the board of directors for Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Zachary Head is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jamie Price is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several boards, including as Treasurer and initial board member of Ride Allegheny and President of the Patapsco Ridge Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and participates in local finance and community organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Lawrence Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. from 2005 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national 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, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Surendra Dave is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2013 in various affiliated entities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with both planner-led and online advisory options, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a fiduciary approach for retirement accounts.

Ryan Davis is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple periods at StoneBridge Advisors and a position at HCPSS. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of tools and strategies for portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.

Paul Sexton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Sexton serves as a board member for the Connecticut Bel-Air Pool in Wheaton, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Thomas Walsh is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Walsh serves on the advisory board of Potomac Community Resources and the board of the Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club, and he is also involved in independent insurance sales and voiceover work. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform that combines advisory services with product sales.

Adrian Calame is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Engineering, Solutions and Products LLC (ESP) from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eyasu Theodros is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing comprehensive financial strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on long-term wealth management and financial planning. Eyasu works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help achieve those objectives, offering ongoing advice and adapting plans as clients' situations change. Eyasu has a decade of experience in the financial industry, having held various roles at different financial institutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College. He is currently pursuing a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification from the CFP Board. Additionally, he holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Eyasu enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, including cooking with his children after work.

Chris Yum is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms. He is also a partner in Center of Influence Solution LLC, a social media and digital marketing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with approximately $671 billion in assets under management and over 14,000 financial advisors.

William Slade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and the Series 63 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Vermeulen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. He began his career with an internship in Business Development at SFG Wealth Management in 2023. In his current position, Ryan collaborates with individuals and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their specific goals. His approach focuses on helping clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence. Outside of his professional life, Ryan's personal interests include beach activities, family time, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Natnael Bekele is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Bekele provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. His expertise includes assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as retirement planning, funding education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Bekele holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America.

Christopher Petrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, TRUIST Advisory Services, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored plan solutions.

Dennis White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dennis worked at AXA Advisors as a Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2019. In his role, Dennis focuses on partnering with clients to co-create financial plans, aiming to develop strategies that instill confidence and provide peace of mind. He strives to ensure clients feel heard and understood throughout the financial planning process. Outside of his professional life, Dennis enjoys activities such as camping, skiing, traveling, exploring food, listening to music, and engaging in parenthood.

Cole Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and McAdam LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity Capital Consulting and works as a public notary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products and affiliated insurance services.

Benjamin Garland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Jackson House Restaurant and held positions at the University of Delaware and Appoquinimink School District. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and fiduciary oversight.