Jacqueline Grove is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together 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.

Paige Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined the firm in 2018. She works as part of a six-person multigenerational financial advising team that utilizes a panoramic approach to financial life planning. This collaborative method allows her team to act as true partners in their clients' financial journeys through proactive and thoughtful wealth management strategies. Paige specializes in relationship management and business development, focusing on merging the firm's resources with personalized wealth management approaches. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), she guides individuals through the financial complexities of divorce, assisting them in making informed decisions that support long-term financial security and independence. Her client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and maintains affiliations with professional organizations such as Phi Mu Alumni and TU Alumni. Paige is also involved with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Outside of her professional work, she lives near Annapolis, Maryland, and enjoys activities including boating, cooking, hiking, music, reading, and traveling.

Rachel Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at TCW Global and Zenimax Media. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Custance Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Reisterstown, MD, holding the CFP® designation with 23 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation rental property in Tannersville, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

John Mezzullo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2013 and has been involved with P.A. Financial Services Corporation and Reutemann Financial Solutions since 2012. Mezzullo is also an independent insurance agent representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Gregory Akers is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he worked at Court Place Advisors, Meridian Bank, and in various roles across several companies. Outside of his advisory work, Akers volunteers as a parish council member at Sacred Heart Church and serves on the Board of the Hereford High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alan Kines is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Patrick Vaughan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has been with City National Bank since 2017. Vaughan serves on the board of directors of The Cal Ripken Foundation, a youth leadership charity, where he participates in fundraising activities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and implements tailored portfolio strategies using in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lori Ralston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Garrett Kunkel is a CFP® and Series 66–registered advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following prior roles at Kissinger Financial Services and Kissinger Financial Services (Hightower). RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Glenn Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years and has been associated with Livingston Financial Group since 2002. He is also the owner of GL&ML, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and uses model portfolios and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Nicole Harper is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on understanding the financial perspectives of her clients and helping them define their financial goals and avoid potential pitfalls. She utilizes timely insights and the resources available at Fidelity to create a collaborative approach to financial planning. Nicole has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to her current role, she was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as a Premier Banker at Truist from 2017 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes positions at PNC, where she served as a Financial Specialist II from 2015 to 2017, a Financial Sales Consultant from 2012 to 2015, a Customer Service Associate from 2011 to 2012, and a Peak-Time Teller from 2010 to 2011.

Andrew Conn is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently working at RBC Capital Markets, where he has been since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Steward Partners and spent two years at Towson University. 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.

Jesse Folus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mason Champion is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Champion is an author of several books and serves on the Board of the College of Health & Human Development at Penn State University, where he is also involved in teaching and advisory activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, focusing on 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 and corporate financial planning services.

Lucas Graham is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at IDEMIA National Security Solutions and held positions at West Virginia University. He has also been involved with Bible Center Church. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining adviser programs with financial products such as insurance and lending, supported by a platform that includes proprietary research and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Frank Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at 7 West Bistro, Rite Way Valet, and Pussers Caribbean Grille. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Edwin Abrams is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following an 11-year tenure at MetLife Resources. He is also involved as an agent in life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements and a variety of investment and event-driven planning services.

Dionnie Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equinox, and T. Rowe Price. She is the sole proprietor of Dionnie Speaks LLC, a writing and speaking business focused on blog content and retail services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Enkhtuul Terguunbaatar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Terguunbaatar held roles at VideoAmp, Reach Partners, and The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.