Jeffrey Motsco is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and operating his own firm, Motsco Financial And Insurance, for 30 years. He serves as treasurer of the Columbia Business Exchange, a networking group, and is president of the Linden Grove Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Catherine Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leo Sloss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Regal Paint Centers and has experience in education through roles at Andree English School and Andres Bello University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

William Hendry is a financial advisor with Stifel in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and manager of a family farm in Derwood, MD. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance on asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Courtney Mills Picarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. and the Blue & Gray Bar & Grill. Picarelli serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Laura Beall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2020. Beall serves as a board member and first vice president of the Glad Valley Lions Club and is also on the board of the Women’s Business Network in Frederick, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a mix of direct portfolio management, model-based solutions, and referrals to third-party managers.

Teri Houp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brianna Ryland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities from 2019 to 2025. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary investment products.

Jenifer Sutton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for the Lions Club of Frederick and is a county delegate for the United States Tennis Association. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stacy Allgood Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Charis Realty Group, and Plastic Surgery One. Outside of finance, she has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as MJach Designs and Allgood Therapeutic Massage. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies overseen by third-party asset managers.

Vicki Studt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Primerica Financial Services, D4C Dental Brands, and Amedisys. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling loan products, home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale asset management firm serving primarily individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee program that utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties, with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Thomas Evich is a financial advisor based in Frederick, MD with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Lauren Storm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, Sandy Spring Wealth Management, and currently at First United Bank & Trust, assisting clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of advisory work, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a Maryland notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

David Frank is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2023 and previously worked at Kramer Financial Insurance Agency and Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Head Coach for the United States of America Deaf Track and Field national team and is a member of the Deaf American Distance Running Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of tools and platforms to deliver integrated brokerage and advisory services, offering customized portfolios and access to multiple third-party money managers and investment solutions.

Jessica Sewell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Roseanne Clingerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and was previously with Sandy Spring Bank for ten years. Clingerman holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Frederick, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Peacock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Baldecchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and various positions outside finance such as at Atlas Container Corporation and Chesapeake Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center. 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 institutional accounts.

Richard Pencek is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC for four years, and spent 17 years at H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Pencek is involved in artistic and musical pursuits through a personal venture called FatherTime. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management options.

Kevin Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Bank for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. He serves on the board of directors for DIW Group, Inc., a geotechnical engineering company, where he participates in executive compensation, compliance, legal issues, and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.