Peter Quoie is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing and previously held roles at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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.

Evan Noack is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with ClearView Wealth Advisors/MassMutual and MML Investors Services since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in various roles in retail and marketing. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client relationships as annual, collaborative engagements.

Eyob Eyob is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America from 2017 to 2025 and has additional experience in retail from Macy’s. Merrill, along 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.

Aaron Forker is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Paul Chisholm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Catonsville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at firms including AXA Advisors LLC, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc, Bank of America NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and BB&T Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elev8 youth sports as a coach and commissioner and is a member of the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Paul Bird is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Andres Lopez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including RPM Groups and Kane & Krowe. Prior to his advisory career, he spent five years at the University of Delaware. 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 various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Erik Pedley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and over 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Advisory Services and currently operates an independent financial services business, Portfolio Advisory Associates. He also serves as a board member of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures, overseeing approximately $256 billion in assets.

Steve Janvier is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Securities from 2006 to 2017. His other business activity includes working as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to provide detailed, collaborative planning without discretionary investment authority.

Drew Gagnon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at RBC Capital Markets for three years and has experience at StoneBridge Advisors and The Arena Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and models.

Deborah O'Neill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently working within the Morgan Stanley Services Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jean Yves Van Halle is a financial advisor at Financial Positioning System, Inc with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has operated his independent advisory firm since 2013. He also maintains a separate business under the name Gryphen Financial Services. Financial Positioning System, Inc provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, focusing on portfolio management and ongoing reviews. The firm offers both asset-based and subscription-fee arrangements and publishes newsletters for its clients.

Scott Grebenstein is a financial advisor with Foresight Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Foresight Financial Services in 2021, he spent 10 years at Mclaughlin Ryder Investments. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and operates an online sports memorabilia business. Foresight Financial Services is an independent firm serving clients from Laurel, MD.

Katarzyna Kusmierz is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience at Millennium Financial Services LLP in Rockville, MD, where she has worked since 1997. She also serves as the financial director of US Pharmacia International Inc., an export business, where she oversees business planning. Millennium Financial Services LLP is a small supported firm with two advisors.

William Lascelle is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, working at Millennium Financial Services LLP since 1997. He is based in Rockville, MD. Millennium Financial Services LLP is a supported firm with two advisors.

Charles Nemphos is a financial advisor at NorthStar Wealth Management, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthStar Wealth Management since 2005 and has held a position at Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 1998. Outside of financial services, he is involved in a family-owned clothing business, Yale Sportwear Inc. NorthStar Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio management and periodic account reviews, offering tailored oversight through ongoing advisory relationships.

Jean Elizabeth Hubbard is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with NorthStar Wealth Management, Inc. since 2005 and also maintains a longstanding affiliation with Lasalle St Securities, L.L.C. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved with Windmill Point Real Estate. NorthStar Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio management and ongoing advisory relationships to deliver tailored investment oversight.