Curtis Rutherford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Securities. Rutherford has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Julia Watt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Robert W. Baird and The Hall CP. Prior to her finance career, she was employed in education at Hereford Middle/High School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Michael Briel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity baseball pitching coach at Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Sheila Stinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Pathstone Federal Street, GFO Advisory Services, LLC, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-chair of the membership committee for the Washington DC Estate Planning Council. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Mcmurry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, also working at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Say Yes Media, a filming and editing business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicholas Onder is a CFP® certificant with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 1999. He is a partner in multiple conservation partnerships based in Peachtree City, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Macis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2022 before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for her brother's trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors 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 delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports both municipal finance work and targeted retirement plan advisory programs.

George Krzywicki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Atlantic Mist II Condominium Association in Ocean City, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Jacob Biedenback is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at firms including Truist Advisory Services, BB&T, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a board member of the Towson University Foundation, participating in the investment and spending committee. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Zachary Snyder is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has held various roles including positions in hospitality and research. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

John Comberiate is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Catonsville, MD, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. He receives royalties related to an outside business activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Taryn Marshall is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Victory Housing, Inc. and has experience in educational roles at Furman University and Christian Heritage School. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Pitrelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Roseville Wealth Management Group powered by Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he has worked at Bergen Pickleball Zone and attended Elizabethtown College. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Dunne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Anna Cerqueira is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Erik Gundlach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Kayla Shockett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she worked at Merrill from 2020 to 2025. Her background also includes roles in education and compliance, as well as entrepreneurial experience with a landscaping business. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Howard Schwartz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following prior roles at U.S. Trust, Bank of America, and BB&T Investment Services. He is involved with The Community Foundation of Howard County through a donor-advised fund established by his family. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Lucas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm employs structured financial planning tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lee Demma is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.