Ashley Lazarewicz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she organizes events and golf outings for a local business women's network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm delivers tailored recommendations through meetings and client summaries, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

John Foard is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving as a Financial Advisor since 1994, joining Merrill Lynch in 2002 after previous roles at First Union/Wachovia and Edward Jones. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John specializes in portfolio management and asset allocation, designing customized investment portfolios that align with each client's unique preferences, timelines, cash-flow needs, and risk tolerance. He works closely with clients to identify their financial goals and needs, applying a disciplined investment methodology to help families advance their financial well-being through informed advice and tailored wealth strategies. He earned his high school diploma from Severn School and a bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College. John is actively involved in his community, serving as the President of the Woodbridge Forest Homeowners Association and as an usher at Severna Park United Methodist Church. He lives in Severna Park with his wife Mary and their twin daughters. In his free time, John enjoys boating, golfing, gardening, landscaping, and outdoor grilling.

James Orders II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 1994. He is a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group, where he focuses on corporate retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined-contribution plans, servicing high-net-worth clients as well as managing the team's fixed-income investments. His client base includes successful business owners, physicians, retirees, wealthy families, and endowments in Baltimore, Maryland, and nationwide. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education from Roanoke College. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He works closely with clients, their accountants, and attorneys to keep tax minimization and estate planning strategies aligned with investments and liabilities. James resides in Arnold, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. His personal interests include boating, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Taylor Janoskie is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience and has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Janoskie is involved in life insurance and fixed insurance sales and owns an LLC focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management strategies and program options supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

Christina Boyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers.

Abdel Al Jame is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 12 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Evan Riss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch and Financial Gravity Family Office Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in lacrosse officiating and coaching with the Southern Lacrosse Officials Association, National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association, and Zingos Lacrosse Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

Daniel Gilman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Kol Halev, and community-focused positions such as work with the Baltimore City Public School System and the Office of Congressman Dwight Evans. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Brandon Hethcoat is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Parker & Lynch, and also held a role at Ohio University. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an investment strategist for Fusco Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Shannon Beauchamp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 17 years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

John Magiros is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and with 19 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is involved in a trust-related business activity outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Andrew Gordon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His background includes roles in education, nonprofit organizations, and various companies such as DoorDash Inc. and Preply. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Richard Dix is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Securities America Advisors and The Marshall Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner and partner of S2 Financial Partners LLC and has experience as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through numerous financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Mark Dyer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that deliver tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Philip Shafer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Shafer is admitted to the Maryland Bar and provides legal services related to wills and trusts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with research, model portfolios, and technology tools.

Deborah Stotelmyer is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of her financial advisory role, she teaches private music lessons at Cumberland Valley School of Music. Primerica Advisors offers 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 utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports client accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm‑approved planning tools and strategic modeling in its advisory process.

Robert Budde is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for M&T Securities, Inc. for 18 years and has been associated with Allfirst Brokerage Corporation and Allfirst Bank since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies.

Louis Foran is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and concurrently with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Tania Banach is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 2018 after working with Bank of America and Merrill starting in 2015. Tania holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Throughout her career, Tania has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young professionals to retirees, assisting them in navigating the financial markets. Her areas of expertise include investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning services, and wealth management. She focuses on creating comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's needs and goals, employing a disciplined process that begins with listening to clients to ensure alignment with their objectives. Outside of her professional role, Tania participates in community activities, including involvement with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. She enjoys staying active through yoga, hiking, biking, music, reading, running, swimming, and traveling.