Victoria Decker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Alex Brown and several non-financial enterprises. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with ventures such as Surfing Pig and Solidcore. 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 that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

John Feeley is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 18 years with M&T Securities, Inc. Feeley is based in Crofton, MD. 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.

Beau Volley is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC for 22 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs with a variety of portfolio management options and integrates in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies based on each client’s risk profile.

Yong Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Sevier is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2009. Her credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines offers 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 delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Stephen Minor II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Debbie Merlos is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Rachel Corregan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for nine years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Nicholas Ibello is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Williams Asset Management. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved in an insurance brokerage and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Omoniyi Oyekoya is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Ameriprise Financial, and Walmart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Timothy Schere is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing tools like Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Zane VerBrugge is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. In his current position, Zane focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at meeting their future goals and addressing their concerns. Zane leverages the comprehensive investment resources available through Fidelity Investments to assist clients in navigating their financial journeys. His approach centers on becoming familiar with each client's individual financial story to provide tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional work, Zane has interests in baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, running, and scuba diving.

Timothy Flynn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency prior to joining Cetera. Outside of advising, Flynn is involved with Free State Tax Associates, where he provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Samuel Downs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Idaho Falls Chukars, UMBC, Monrovia Mart, Food Lion, US Business Service, Stevenson University, and Linganore High School. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Stephen Holt is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Holt is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving in leadership and committee roles including president of Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and board member of the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Leah Ruffner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, totaling over 16 years in various roles within the firm. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Polucha is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with M&T Securities for 16 years and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for 3 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Mc Garvey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005, including its Financial Services division prior to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he supports advisors in client transitions as an independent contractor for J&R Juergensen, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional providers.

James Thomas II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Plata, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Waypoint Group, LLC, a personal service corporation managing practice employment and payroll services, and serves as president of the Stone Ridge Homeowners Association board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Fatimah Hijjawi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she was affiliated with DePaul University for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools to model outcomes, offering advisory support without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.