Max Shapiro is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017, including time when the firm operated under AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as a board member at-large for the Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue, participating in monthly meetings and synagogue activities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients with suitable investment models and discretionary managers.

Colin Meeks is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. He previously worked with National Planning Corporation, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Locust Street Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a home-based vending 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad platform.

Jason Veals is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Veals attended the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

James Hurley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ryan Raitzyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2023 and previously was employed at Christopher J. Seling and Associates, Inc. as well as in accounting. Outside of advising, he provides tax services as a sole proprietor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Meir Teichman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Teichman serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Zionist District, where he assists in planning events and spreading awareness about the organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored strategies to meet clients’ risk profiles.

David Kelly is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing from Investment Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, David worked at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2012 in various roles including Investment Specialist, Investment Counselor, and Service Specialist. David's professional experience spans over a decade in the investment and financial consulting industry. He focuses on understanding the unique needs of his clients and their families through active listening and tailored financial planning. His approach aims to provide clients with peace of mind and to serve as a trusted advisor to their families.

Christopher Olechno is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charlemagne Institute and Proven Media Solutions. Olechno also served in the United States Army Reserve for six years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered advisor serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Li Wen Kang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Towson office since December 2010. He has extensive experience spanning from 1992 to 2010 in investment banking and money management, having worked in New York, London, and Baltimore. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Li holds a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves on several professional boards, including the Baltimore School for the Arts Board of Trustees—where he is Vice Chair and leads the strategic planning committee—Shriver Hall Concert Series, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Foundation. Fluent in Chinese and English, Li lives in Baltimore with his wife and their twin boys. Outside of work, he enjoys music, traveling, spending time with his family, sports as a spectator, podcasts on sports and culture, and Friday movie nights.

Richard Faraone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years and Ameriprise for five years. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Darren Bush is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing insurance services through a separate firm relationship. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, often leveraging third-party asset management platforms, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Avraham Frand is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their individual financial goals and develops personalized investment strategies to help pursue those goals. His advisory services cover a range of areas including equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Avraham's approach involves ongoing advice and guidance tailored to his clients' evolving needs. Outside of his professional work, Avraham's personal interests include chess, football, hiking, ice hockey, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, and tennis.

Justin Kuczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kuczynski serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Housing Our Homeless Vets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

James Matthews is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has worked closely with clients to understand their financial circumstances, concerns, and goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. He assists in developing and implementing tailored wealth management strategies designed to address a variety of financial scenarios. James holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. Outside of work, James has interests in football, golf, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Jamie Waldren is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and operated JN Private Wealth Management, where he authored the book *Exit on Your Own Terms*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools. The firm also supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation and offers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Douglas Brandeen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing NA 89, LLC, an investment-related business based in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Peter Miller serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Venture Services Group in August 2012 and is primarily responsible for co-managing the team’s stock distribution process, coordinating market research and analysis dissemination, and assisting with fund level and limited partner level trading activities. Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Economics and History from the University of Virginia. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In 2023, Peter was recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors” list, which considers advisors based on factors such as client retention, industry experience, compliance records, and firm nominations.

Bryan Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of professionals focused on providing investment management and personalized financial advice to individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Bryan specializes in delivering customized guidance across multiple generations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary’s College. In 2019, Bryan was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, based on a selection process that included industry experience, client retention, and compliance reviews.

Alan Vassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Walker Station Homeowners Association and is a board member of the Ritz Condominium Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Goldberg serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account solutions delivered through a multi-advisor platform.