John Meegan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Advest, Inc. since beginning with LPL Financial in 2019. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Joshua Rivlin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and 1st Global Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of The Rivlin Group PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and is involved in independent insurance sales and promoting the Xero brand to accounting professionals. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sii and John Hancock Life Insurance for 14 years each. Smith also operates an insurance brokerage specializing in life and health fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting programs. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process that incorporates portfolio optimization, risk tolerance analysis, and a variety of managed account strategies.

Damion Dengler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice implemented through discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.

Anthony Palma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Anderson Merchandisers, and several educational institutions including the University of Maryland Global Campus and Prince George's Community College. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Juergen Dietrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent nine years with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 provides a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Matthew Larson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at StoneBridge Advisors for nine years and was affiliated with the University of Maryland College Park for two years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and a mix of discretionary and third-party strategies.

Amr Rawi is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Frank Eilbacher is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cornell Technical Services, PFS Investments, Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Inc., and GDIT. He is also involved in the sale of non-investment products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc., including loan products and home-related services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

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 26 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2019 after roles at Merrill Lynch, AXA Advisors, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, BB&T Investment Services, Thrivent Investment Management, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a coach and commissioner for Elev8 youth sports and is a member of the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard. Edward Jones is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

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.

Stephanie Boddiford is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has held prior roles with Bankers Life and its affiliated entities, as well as a brief tenure at T Rowe Price. Outside of her advisory work, she is also an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, focusing on Medicare Supplement, annuities, and related insurance products. 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 and access to third-party asset management strategies, supporting over 22,800 advisors and maintaining oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Andres Lopez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked at RPM Groups and Kane & Krowe, and spent five years affiliated with the University of Delaware. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and matches clients with advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing a combination of third-party and proprietary solutions.

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.