Jacob Amsellem is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Rosenblatt Securities and has a background that includes roles in education. He is also involved with Financial Advantage Associates, where he works as a financial advising employee assisting clients alongside an investment team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Bell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Capital Corp. He is also associated with Bell, Frech & Jacobs, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Ryan Fabian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including M&T Bank, World Equity Group, and Wealthvest. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brendan Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Merrill Lynch and Clemson University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers.

Ronnie Rounds II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at CWCapital and academic work at Louisiana State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models and advisory programs.

Robert Bowman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. His prior roles include various positions at James Madison University and other organizations. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Balakirsky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has a small involvement in acquiring local tax liens. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Kevin Hutt is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Avantax and Onyx Asset & Wealth Management over his career. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Celebration Community Development Corporation and the National Children’s Center, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and program structures, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Connor Flynn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following two years at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Durbin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Fidelity Brokerage Services 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 utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Justin Taylor is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc from 2013 to 2017. Taylor also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a structured planning approach that emphasizes collaborative goal analysis and recommended investment strategies.

Kaon Nelson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He worked at M&T Securities for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a large-scale advisory platform, serving over 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Manish Mukhi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Choreo, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Raul Coronado Mardonez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans that address their unique family needs. His approach emphasizes building strong, lasting relationships based on trust, reliability, and knowledge to serve as a trusted advisor for his clients. Raul has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience in banking roles such as Priority Relationship Manager at Citibank and Personal Banker positions at Suntrust Bank and Wells Fargo. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Raul has personal interests that include family activities, music, parenthood, photography, running, and soccer.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and experience at multiple firms since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Fiduciary Decisions and Facet Wealth, as well as work at First United Land Transfer and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services to other financial institutions, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Mitchell Disler is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Edward Jones prior to joining Cetera. Disler also serves as a Wealth Management Associate with Lydon Financial Advisors LLC, assisting in financial planning and investment strategies for individual clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Thomas Lydon III is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a practicing attorney and has been self-employed in legal services since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with extensive resources and affiliations.

Evan Downey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Athletes Serving Athletes, a charitable foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Landon Schabes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uniqlo, Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors, and The Orchard Restaurant. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.