James Adair III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2002 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles in accounting, construction, and retail, as well as a four-year period at Towson University. He is also involved with Fusco Financial as a financial advisor in a support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, employing analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to support client goals, and it provides specialized advisory programs including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

J. Evans Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary modeling tools.

Kathryn Badger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services after graduating from Boston College, initially working at New England Securities in Boston before joining Merrill in Washington, D.C., in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Kathryn serves a diverse client base including associations, corporations, business owners, athletes, and entertainers, focusing on designing customized strategies for wealth creation, management, and distribution, particularly retirement income planning. Kathryn holds multiple professional designations such as Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She emphasizes an educational approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to individual client needs and leading a team committed to client care. In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is actively involved in community organizations including Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Cottagers, Inc. of Martha’s Vineyard. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sports events, cooking, playing tennis, and traveling.

Jacob Krieger is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2023 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Timothy Ford is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with CFP® and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Weyrich Cronin & Sorra. He serves as an investment committee member for Ladew Topiary Gardens, Inc. and is involved with the finance committee at Pathfinders For Autism. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm customizes investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers to administer unified or sleeve-based portfolios.

Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hailey Timeus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at the Arizona Department of Corrections. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Walchko is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group, as well as experience at Loyola University Maryland. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Darryl Stalter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously worked at Verizon Wireless from 2014 to 2019. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Columbia, MD, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in reselling as a hobbyist on Poshmark. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, while also offering various non-advisory financial services and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

David Hedrick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and prior experience at Smith Bus Service. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. 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 uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services delivered at scale through its network of financial advisors.

Steven Grenagle Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julia Zimmermann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015, having previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

C Emmerson Small is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Small worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for 13 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Amy Sommers is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Marshall Financial Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Merrill. Prior to her financial career, she was employed at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Health. Outside of her advisory role, she supports operations at ClearPlan Wealth Management as a registered client service associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, tailored planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held teaching positions at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Cawley is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Campbell Wealth Management, and New Century Advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of customizable investment strategies.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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.