Anthony Wykes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial and estate planning services, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Sonya Logan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Spire Investment Partners, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory work, she has owned a candle making and sales business, Lydon's Creative Concepts, though it is currently inactive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sophia Taslitsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Miracle Mile Advisors, Kestra Investment Services, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Suparna Agarwal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and HSBC Bank USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Charles Hanley IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 certification and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Homeside Financial and The Conafay Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Hanley-Hanes LLC, involved in house flipping and managing investment activities related to that business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Scott Mergner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Merryland Investments LLC, a real estate property management business based in Potomac, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Benjamin James is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Erica Silva is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been in the industry since 2024 and has experience working with First Financial Advisory Services and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Mark O. Silva Builders Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

William Slade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Group and periods as a student. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and manages over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Jonathan Wasey is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and the State Employee Credit Union of Maryland. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and Truist Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Neeraj Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and worked at Sears from 2015 to 2019. 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 supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Leslie Jurado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Leslie worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Leslie is also associated with the State Employees Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James Farally is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes risk assessment and matching clients to third-party program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Tom Quirk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Raymond James Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. Quirk also serves as an instructor at the Community College of Baltimore County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including advisory platforms supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Rickey Post is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Turning Point Financial, Regulus, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, Jolles Insurance and Financial, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He has involvement with the NCAA since 2012 and previously with the OHSAA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base—including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors—offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary and unaffiliated model strategies.

Ching Kai Fei is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, and Charles Schwab, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a financial planner at Planwell Financial Planning and a partner at Actaeon Wealth Management. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms.

Gina Harper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Sooyoung Cho is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Cho worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Stephen Defeo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for his daughter. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Jolles is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Turning Point Financial, Regulus Financial Group, Questar Asset Management, and he has owned Jolles Financial since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a nonprofit called We Promote Health, Inc., and is a board member of NAIFA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.