Leslie Jurado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Leslie worked at State Employees Credit Union, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2009 onward. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and significant operational resources.

James Farally is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes risk assessment and matching clients to third-party program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Tom Quirk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Raymond James Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. Quirk also serves as an instructor at the Community College of Baltimore County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including advisory platforms supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Rickey Post is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Turning Point Financial, Regulus, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Jolles Insurance and Financial, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with the NCAA since 2012 and the OHSAA from 2012 to 2021. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party sub-advisors.

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.

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.

Brooke Coligan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Gorman & Williams and involvement with Towson University and Blue Water Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals as well as through corporate agreements.

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.

Edwin Hogan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017, service in the Army National Guard since 2014, and tenure at Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he works as a notary public and loan signing agent and has been an Uber driver since 2021. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Jennifer Wade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously spent 23 years at Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a pressure washing business in Sykesville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and a broad platform of investment offerings.

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.

Peter Della Croce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a committee member of The Myositis Association and serves as Chair of Leadership Development for The Arc of Howard County, a healthcare organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

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.

Robert Friedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Friedman serves on the Maryland Board of Football Officials and works as a Game Day Assistant for the National Football League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, employing structured financial planning tools and investment models to deliver tailored advice. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Kalvar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

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.

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.