Nicholas Mamakos is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads a team that prioritizes building relationships and assisting clients, reflecting his longstanding focus in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, Nicholas was a Registered Team Manager at Merrill from 2018 to 2025. His career has been centered on fostering strong client relationships and supporting his team in delivering financial services aligned with these values.

Bryce Joyner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Walmart and KFC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment and financial planning services that include specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors at the firm use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Andrew Seested is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Wealth, Wells Fargo Bank, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, PNC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rebecca Blaschak is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years and has experience in a small business setting with Sofi's Crepes. In addition to her advisory role, she holds relationship management positions at Lee, Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal and public finance advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Kunisch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Western and Southern Life, and Spark Investments LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Antonio Da Costa is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and experience working at Morgan Stanley and New Day Financial. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and affiliated investment products.

Tina Hines is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hanover, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience at LPL Financial, along with prior roles at Tower Federal Credit Union and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she owns US Clothing LLC, operating under the name Uniform Pro. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various account types.

Brandon Mahler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He has a private wealth advisory business, Mahler Private Wealth Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services with a broad range of planning offerings tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.

Michael Heigh Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Columbia, MD. He has nine years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kimberly Herman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of a non-profit organization focused on women and family development. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad array of financial products.

Zachary Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at NewDay Financial LLC and RagingBull.com LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides personal in-home support for individuals with disabilities through The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region and coaches high school baseball in Howard County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Brian Kessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from its Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Robert Carrozza is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026 and spent 18 years prior at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a systematic, research-driven advisory process.

Andrea Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Franklin assists with her husband’s custom woodworking business by handling accounting, social media, and participation in craft shows, and she is also involved in direct sales of make-up and skincare products through SeneGence. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Alton is a financial advisor at Osaic with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic, he held various positions including roles in the food service industry and at Towson University. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform that provides brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various analytical tools and discretionary management options.

George Konstantas Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Dustin Youngstrom is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. Prior to his current role, he worked at Howard County General Hospital and Grace Community Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s planning services can be combined with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option but remain separate offerings.

Elian El-Khamissi is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Elian focuses on assisting individuals and families in creating strategies for managing risk, planning for future goals, and building wealth. Prior to this, Elian served as a Relationship Manager and High Net Worth Service Associate at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025, and worked as a Financial Professional at Prudential Advisers in 2023. Earlier career experience includes a role as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments (2021-2022) and a Finance Intern at Skybridge Capital (2020-2021). Elian's professional background encompasses various positions within the financial services industry, highlighting experience in investment consulting, client relationship management, and high net worth service. Outside of work, Elian has interests in art, cooking and baking, family activities, horseback riding, reading, and traveling.

Joseph Schmerling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, as well as managing Schmerling Financial Group. He serves on the boards of a local Torah school and the Mikvah Emunah Society, contributing through volunteer and finance committee roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Tamana Nawroozzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, the University of Maryland Global Campus, Macy's, and Best Buy. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.