Shreya Tiwari is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

George Konstantas Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offering a range of investment approaches including tactical and tax-managed models. The firm supports its advisory services with custody and trade execution through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Joseph Heathcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Veritas Underground Media, and Sandy Spring Friends School. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a residential property with his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Akyereko is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SCF Securities, The ON Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advising, he works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s offerings include collaborative annual planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools, with implementation options through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

James Cannon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and offers both fiduciary financial planning and extensive capital markets services.

Patrick Clark is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he had diverse work experiences including roles outside the industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, 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 authorities across multiple program structures.

Bradley Bartkowiak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors at Stevenson University. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and additional event-driven planning services, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Christopher Portner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, offering various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Brady Allen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles with Stifel Independent Advisors and participation in the Fulbright Program, as well as experience in education and research-related fields. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Scott Alberding is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Crab Alley Craft House LLC. Stifel serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steven James is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and T. Rowe Price. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Nicholas Smeresky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Connor Buck is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. and Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Towson University and The Narrows Restaurant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ryan Engles is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He brings experience in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning by providing clear and personalized advice. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Babson College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Residing in Towson, Maryland, Ryan is involved in his community through youth sports with Towson Rec. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching and staying active with activities including running, basketball, baseball, football, pickleball, chess, and table tennis.

Scott Manning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools alongside its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group to develop tailored plans.

George Raduano is a Financial Advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked for nearly three decades at Trinity Assembly of God. He serves as Chairman of the Board for Ascent College, a biblical education institution focused on leadership formation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic planning across multiple financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Steven Nuetzel is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Nuetzel is also the owner of Nuetzel Wealth Management LLC and holds a majority ownership in Nuetzel GP, LLC, an entity formed to sell a percentage to a partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Mark Schreder is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel Nicholas Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jonathan Whitsel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, alongside 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 institutions.

Jennifer Rusy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.