Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. He also operates Maple Tree Financial Services, Inc., a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Alexa Fleming is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Columbia, MD. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, her work history includes roles in hospitality and library services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Jackson Clements is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RESCO Electronics and The Wine Post. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and was previously with Edward Jones for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is involved in a non-variable insurance activity in Maryland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Jamie Price is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several boards, including as Treasurer and initial board member of Ride Allegheny and President of the Patapsco Ridge Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and participates in local finance and community organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Lawrence Gordon is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and SII Investments, Inc. Gordon is also an agent for non-variable insurance through Gordon Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advice and account management through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Surendra Dave is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Fidelity, Edelman Financial Services, and affiliated firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Aaron Meisner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients for three decades. As a second-generation advisor, he primarily works with families seeking to grow and preserve their assets for a successful and secure retirement. Aaron focuses on a range of client needs, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Throughout his career, Aaron has witnessed clients achieve key life milestones through careful financial planning, such as graduations, the birth of grandchildren, and retirement celebrations. He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, working closely one-on-one to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions. Aaron holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland College Park and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He participates in the communities he serves through volunteer work. His personal interests include adventure sports such as biking, boating, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, photography, and traveling.

Ryan Davis is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple periods at StoneBridge Advisors and a position at HCPSS. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of tools and strategies for portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Prince Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues DJing as a hobby, performing at weddings and restaurants on a quarterly basis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning processes and diverse investment capabilities.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Samuel Burgunder is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., and Hartree Partners, LP, as well as time spent at William & Mary. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.

Zakiyyah Muhammad serves as a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to a range of solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Her focus is on empowering clients to take control of their financial lives and select platforms aligned with their current needs. Zakiyyah holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her Associate's Degree from the Community College of Baltimore County and completed her high school education at Chesapeake High School. Her approach emphasizes helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Paul Sexton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Sexton serves as a board member for the Connecticut Bel-Air Pool in Wheaton, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Thomas Walsh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise LLC and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, Walsh serves on the advisory board of Potomac Community Resources and the board of the Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club, and he is also active as a voiceover artist and creator of promotional items. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

David Bush is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, following prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a personal rental property. 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 both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kreg Keeney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and extensive asset management. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advisory services supported by its Global Investment Committee.