Kirk Michel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Odenton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WesBanco Securities, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, TIAA-CREF, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, income tax, and estate planning, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Michael Beaumont is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Columbia, MD. He has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his grandmother’s estate. 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 combines research and analytics with a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Paul Burdett Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and Capitalist Investment Services from 2004 to 2024. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Lawrence Singer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Ameriprise and a four-year period with Howard County Fire and Rescue. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Gathering Roots Farm, managing all aspects of farming. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, using proprietary research and third-party data to guide asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Charles Menk III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Tensley Consulting, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and The MITRE Corporation. He is also president and CEO of The CGMA Group, LLC. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Walter Hrab is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Jessica Costello is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Annapolis, Maryland. She assists clients in creating personalized strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women's wealth, and retirement income. Jessica emphasizes placing the client at the center of the wealth management process by discussing individual concerns and priorities to develop meaningful financial goals and corresponding investment strategies. Jessica began her career in the securities industry in 1996 with Legg Mason and joined The O'Malley Stansbury Group at Merrill in 2010. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her team has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Residing in Annapolis with her husband Tom and son Jack, Jessica enjoys skiing, boating, and watching the Washington Capitals. She is also involved in the community through participation in the organization Clothing Our Kids.

John Barnes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2010 and is associated with The Barnes Group and Capitalist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Barnes manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.

Collin Fleming is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Shore United Bank, Fort Lauderdale Country Club, The Cannon Club, Disney, and Wingate University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Garrett Dearden is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and also operates Dearden Financial Services LLC, which provides financial services as well as tax and accounting services. Dearden serves on the boards of the Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation, participating in nonprofit activities related to education and community support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers.

Greyson Boozer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AXA Advisors, Raymond James, and Verdence, and he operates a separate business under the name Firstrust Financial Resources. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party advisory programs.

Thomas Digirolamo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and currently operates Digi Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a restaurant and catering business and is the owner of a book titled The S.O.B. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Eberhart III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Crab Key LLC, a residential real estate rental business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Nolan Karfonta is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held positions at Elon University and in the restaurant industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wade Zancan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and is also involved with Resonant Financial Management as a senior partner. Outside of his advisory roles, he manages financial services operations and works as a sales associate and client relationship manager with other financial firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services with various program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Aaron Lekarz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2014. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients 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 firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Gavin Derro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for PW Media for twelve years. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amy Smith is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with Cetera in Annapolis, MD. She has been in the financial industry since 2007, including roles at HeimLantz Financial Advisors, LLC and HeimLantz CPAs & Advisors, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management services, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Abdirahim Isaq is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, including a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Reath Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Annapolis, MD, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the board of directors for the Annapolis Arts Alliance. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.