Mibenge Sumaili is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Select Quote, Graceway Logistics, and First Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Aaron Goodman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he spent eight years at Washington College. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains authority over model selection, operating on a tiered wrap fee structure.

Mark Kramer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients, including executives, business owners, and families, to provide personalized financial advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs and goals. His approach emphasizes forming meaningful relationships that extend beyond investment transactions and supporting clients through various personal and financial milestones. Mark holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University. Mark values understanding clients as both individuals and investors to develop financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. In addition to his advisory role, Mark engages with the community by volunteering with local organizations, continuing the Merrill tradition of community participation.

William Fort is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Fort serves on the board of the Mario St. George Foundation, which focuses on empowering youth through academics and athletics. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and advisory programs through a variety of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Donald Dearie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Bethesda, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is also the owner of 3RD KNIGHT, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Halida Sher is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her previous work includes roles at Bank of America, Truist Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Nic Altenburger is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing tailored investment strategies to support their financial goals. Prior to this role, he worked in Workplace Planning & Advice at Fidelity from 2013 to 2018 and in Brokerage & Trading from 2008 to 2013. Nic holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial services to clients. His experience spans various aspects of investment planning and advice within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Nic enjoys spending time at the beach, fishing, participating in social events with friends, hiking, engaging in parenthood activities, and playing soccer.

Michael Reese Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over three decades at Reese Yeatman & Associates, as well as roles at Centaurus Financial Inc. and Securities America. He is also involved in insurance and employee benefits sales and service through several related business activities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers via multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

Chase Cullison is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and Ennkar. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan McAllister is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing from Investments Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jonathan worked at T. Rowe Price from 2004 to 2010 in various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Investor Center Adviser, and Participant Service Center Associate. With 21 years of professional experience, Jonathan focuses on planning and advocating for high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. His objective is to provide timely and thoughtful financial planning and guidance to support the growth, development, and protection of wealth. Jonathan holds a California Insurance License.

Nicolas Thornton is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and McAdam LLC, as well as service in the United States Coast Guard. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Maine Couch Guy since 2023. 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 wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Lionel Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in advising individual investors. He focuses on a value approach to investment management to help clients meet their personal financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Lionel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aligned with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Lionel participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of his advisory role, he enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Stacy Connor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

James Roble is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2001. He is based in Davidsonville, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and finance/investment committee member for the Community Dental Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers a range of tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, along with institutional consulting and public finance capabilities.

Allison Mulhare is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed at Schurman Retail Group from 2013 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Jallah is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently begun his career in the industry and has prior experience with firms including First Command Brokerage Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Combined Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience running a café and involvement in entrepreneurial ventures. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory services, and brokerage products through an integrated platform that includes proprietary and third-party investment programs as well as insurance products.

Adam Desimone is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Stone Street Capital and Bank of America. Based in Columbia, MD, he has worked with Merrill since 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform and access to various financial products.

Susan Baroch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Millville, Delaware. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tigh Eisenberg Rayburn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience working at the United States Taekwondo Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Griggs is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been since 2008. He began his financial services career in 2000, bringing over two decades of experience to his role. Matt focuses on liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. He also manages the team's business operations and serves as a relationship manager. Matt earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from Randolph-Macon College. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He is involved with the Merrill Charitable Committee in Rockville and has contributed to the training program for new hires in the Greater Maryland PMD region. Outside of his professional work, Matt lives in Kensington, MD with his wife, Megan, and their two children. He enjoys coaching youth sports and spending time with his family.