John McCarthy III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 31 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory work, McCarthy owns Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, where he offers various insurance products including disability, life, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-advisor platform.

Tony Difatta is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC for 11 years and is the CEO of Tony M Di Fatta, CPA P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm he has operated since 2013. He also serves as treasurer for Friends of Eric Bouchat, a community organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional offerings in financial planning, trust services, insurance, and collateralized lending.

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. She joined the firm in 2018 and is part of a six-person multigenerational financial advising team. The team employs a comprehensive approach to financial life planning, enabling them to take a proactive, thoughtful, and holistic approach to wealth management. Paige specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. She holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Paige earned her Bachelor's Degree from Towson University. Outside of her professional role, Paige lives near Annapolis, Maryland, and participates in community activities including Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Her personal interests include 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 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013 and maintains additional roles with P.A. Financial Services Corporation and Reutemann Financial Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Gregory Akers is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Court Place Advisors, Meridian Bank, and TESSCO Technologies Inc. He serves as a parish council member at Sacred Heart Church and is a board member of the Hereford High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy 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 individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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 bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years. Livingston is also the owner of GL&ML, LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

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.

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 financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at IDEMIA National Security Solutions and West Virginia University. Outside of his advisory role, he was affiliated with Bible Center Church for two years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.