Connor Balea is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Guidos Burritos and Towson University. 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 institutions.

Russell Staley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a cash solicitor for Cornerstone Advisory LLP and is a notary public in Maryland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, using a combination of proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Jonathan Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Bank USA, and SunTrust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Joel Galligan Stierle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Galligan-Stierle Management LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jeanine Norris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad selection of investment and trading services.

Deion Boateng is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Towson, MD, having previously worked at Westfield Bank and Ghisallo Capital Management. Prior to his financial career, he was employed in roles outside the industry including Uber Eats and Robert Half. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Terry Morris is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and spent over three decades at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Diane Muhler is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, she works as an electrical sales associate at Home Depot and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Megan Breneman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Gleeson is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Towson, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Brian has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Horton is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Palumbo Financial and Tax Services, where he also provides tax preparation and accounting services through a related business. Horton is based in Glen Burnie, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Noah Bergey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and joined Equitable Advisors in 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions in the food service industry and education. 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 third-party advisory programs and focuses on matching clients to appropriate investment models based on their risk tolerance and personal information.

Drew Bonner serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2014. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked with the FBI investigating Healthcare Fraud. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. In addition, Drew has earned the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drew's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He communicates in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Drew is involved in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity and the Maryland Food Bank. His personal interests include basketball, boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Troy Broadbent is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Link is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Catonsville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Cantella & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in insurance brokerage through Statera Advisors, LLC, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Williams is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brown Advisory Securities and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gordon Margerum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee model for its services.

Mibenge Sumaili is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Select Quote, Graceway Logistics, and First Citizens Bank. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Traci Mitchell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and committee inputs.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm incorporates internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, with portfolio implementations tailored by strategy and investment sensitivity.