Danalicia Charles is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, nA since 2019 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Her prior work experience includes roles outside the financial industry and at the University of the West Indies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-depth research and analytics.

Jason Cohen is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2007, and previously spent five years at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Cohen is also involved in several related business activities, including managing a life and health insurance practice and operating an insurance agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from in-house and third-party sources.

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.

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.

Pamela Settlage is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and operating Settlage Associates since 1991. She is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Settlage & Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven 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.

James Kerasiotes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sally Ann Pauw is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes independent consulting and a role with USAID. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Steven Cavagnaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clarksburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at M and T Securities where he has been since 2015. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. He has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Maple Tree Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Alexa Fleming is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, her work history includes roles in various service and hospitality positions as well as at Frostburg State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Yevgeny Popovich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. 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 various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked six years at Edward Jones and spent two years with the Urban Teacher Center, Inc. He is based in North Bethesda, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technology solutions.

Yehudah Fein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior experience with Contemporary Insurance Services, Inc. and various educational and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Harry Slade IV is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise, where he has been since 2023. He serves on the board of directors for Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Zachary Head is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

Lawrence Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. from 2005 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience in interior design through his time at Barrel and Stone Interiors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Surendra Dave is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2013 in various affiliated entities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with both planner-led and online advisory options, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a fiduciary approach for retirement accounts.