Pamela Settlage is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and operating Settlage Associates since 1991. She is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Settlage & Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Robert Wheedleton is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. 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 proprietary modeling process combined with planner support and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.

James Kerasiotes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sally Ann Pauw is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and has previously worked as an independent consultant and with AKLDP - USAID. Merrill, together 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 with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. He has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Maple Tree Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Alexa Fleming is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, her work history includes roles in various service and hospitality positions as well as at Frostburg State University. 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 third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes external asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Yevgeny Popovich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked six years at Edward Jones and spent two years with the Urban Teacher Center, Inc. He is based in North Bethesda, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technology solutions.

Yehudah Fein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior experience with Contemporary Insurance Services, Inc. and various educational and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Harry Slade IV is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise, where he has been since 2023. He serves on the board of directors for Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Zachary Head is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jamie Price is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several boards, including as Treasurer and initial board member of Ride Allegheny and President of the Patapsco Ridge Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and participates in local finance and community organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

Lawrence Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. from 2005 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience in interior design through his time at Barrel and Stone Interiors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Surendra Dave is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2013 in various affiliated entities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with both planner-led and online advisory options, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a fiduciary approach for retirement accounts.

Ryan Davis is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple periods at StoneBridge Advisors and a position at HCPSS. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of tools and strategies for portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Safe Money Concepts LLC, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved with Medallion Financial Group, where he has maintained a longstanding role since 2004. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.