Austin Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and The Legacy Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously held positions at the United States Postal Service and Trazzi and Grasso. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent with The Legacy Group, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Duray Taylor is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years before joining Merrill in 2021. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, enabling access to a broad set of products and services.

Robert Stauffer III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

Christina Marsalek is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management focused on retail investors rather than institutional plans.

Knoll Axt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Walter Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family farming operation with his spouse. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and a substantial non-discretionary advisory business supported by an extensive affiliate network.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including prior experience with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Zain Khokhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and has a background that includes work in digital intelligence systems and travel. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Benjamin Mohan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and experience beginning in 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and has an academic background including roles at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jonathan Saxon is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Towson, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2010. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Susan Van Metre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and a process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Ian Weisser is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and agent of Weisser Financial Inc., where he offers fixed annuities and traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and access to third-party money managers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and various investment products.

Michael Bianca is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2010 with Natixis Global Asset Management in Boston, MA, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014 to apply his experience and knowledge in helping clients pursue their financial goals. Michael offers investment planning and advice to affluent individuals, families, and businesses. He provides personal and in-depth services, utilizing industry-leading resources to assist clients in achieving their personal and financial objectives. His approach is diversified and risk-managed, aimed at bringing clarity to a complicated marketplace and fostering trust and understanding with clients. He graduated from DeSales University in 2009, where he was a member of the baseball team. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He resides in Westminster, MD with his wife Amanda, their sons Easton and Beau, and their chocolate lab Camden. In his free time, he enjoys baseball, biking, fishing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Uka Saran is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this position, Uka focuses on simplifying financial planning and developing personalized strategies that align with clients' goals using Fidelity's tools and resources. Uka has been in the financial services industry since 2014, beginning as a Client Services Specialist at TD Ameritrade. Over the years, Uka advanced through roles including Business Development Specialist, Financial Consultant, and Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade before joining Fidelity Investments. Specific details regarding Uka's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

James Mugele is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Xander Bauguess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He joined Equitable Advisors in 2026 and has prior experience working at Tri-M Group LLC and various other positions including in education and entrepreneurial ventures such as an auto detailing business and a fishing charter. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Keith Silverstein is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over three decades of experience in financial advising and retirement planning. Since beginning his career in 1987 and joining Merrill in 2005, Keith has worked with self-motivated entrepreneurs, professionals, and affluent individuals and their families to develop strategic financial plans designed to withstand various market conditions. Keith holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and a Master's degree in finance from the University of Baltimore. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise includes retirement planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. Keith emphasizes understanding clients' needs, goals, and risk tolerance, utilizing sophisticated Merrill tools to tailor customized investment strategies. In addition to his professional work, Keith is active in community organizations including The Associated and The Nikki Perlow Foundation. He resides in Owings Mills, MD, with his wife and enjoys personal interests such as basketball, golfing, music, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jarrett Gounaris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Derek Dimanno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Towson, MD, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Robert Stastny Agency and Nationwide Securities. Dimanno is also involved with DRD Inc., a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Laura Strott is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2003 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.