Jason Slotkin is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill. He serves as a key client relationship manager for select high-net worth clients and oversees the team's sports and entertainment division. His responsibilities include portfolio analysis, investment manager selection, holistic wealth management forecasting and planning, and heading the team's life and long-term care insurance planning. Jason also has extensive experience with high-net worth family trusts and estates, often coordinating with clients' attorneys and CPA's. He joined Merrill in 2013 and has over ten years of industry experience. Jason holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. He is also a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designee, a certification from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland - College Park. He is a member of professional organizations including the Associated Italian American Charities and the Association for Corporate Growth. Outside his professional work, Jason enjoys activities such as chess, football, golfing, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Kaitlyn Young is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Genworth Financial, Inc. and Randolph-Macon College. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ceil Madden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Madden worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Michael Geppi Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has prior work experience with KPMG and Washington Gas Light, among other employers, and has additional involvement in a non-variable insurance agency based in Timonium, MD. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Mary Railey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 employs structured planning processes supported by firm‑approved tools and analytics.

Ricardo Suarez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Terri Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 2016 and is also employed by Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Maryland SPCA, contributing to the development committee focused on donor relations. Merrill provides managed account services through its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years. In addition to his advisory work, Livingston owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Synquai Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Johnson held positions at Amazon and various other companies, and has been affiliated with the University of Phoenix since 2023. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Massey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for five years and attended the University of Maryland. Outside of his advisory role, Massey serves as an independent contractor sports official for adult recreational kickball and soccer games. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Robert Ellrich is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 20 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Ellrich is president of Ellrich Wealth Advisors, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program options.

Jason D. Addario is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flora Food Group and Sherwin-Williams. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved as a coach in sports and fitness with USSF since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Walter Ortiz is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his career included roles at Abbott Laboratories and Thermo Fisher Scientific, as well as academic involvement at Duke University and Pennsylvania State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary, written advice program focused on asset allocation, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Frank Duncan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. Since 2020, he has also operated Maryland Financial Group, Inc., an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 participant-level retirement advice, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Keith Ellis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at RE Advisers Corporation and RE Investment Corporation for seven years, as well as EF Legacy Securities, LLC for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Christopher Pellegrino is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, with five years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor with LPL Financial and Summit Investment Advisors, following prior roles at Carefirst, Sloane McCarron Capital Advisors, and Financial Telesis. Outside of his advisory work, he owns two Amazon sales businesses based in Arnold, Maryland. 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 solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research tools and operational resources.

Matthew Decapite is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a pickleball coach and instructor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including partnerships with employers for corporate financial planning.

Edward Campbell III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and encompassing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Legacy Planning Partners, and Securian Financial Services Inc., among others. He is also involved with East Coast Advisory as a registered investment representative. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multibillion-dollar asset base with access to multiple platforms and custodians.

Ryan Kenny is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2021. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Ryan works closely with his clients to develop personalized and comprehensive financial plans, focusing on the needs of affluent clients. He brings over a decade of experience in financial consulting and utilizes Fidelity's resources to support his clients' unique financial goals. Ryan emphasizes building strong relationships by getting to know his clients and their families personally, aiming to serve as a trusted advisor across generations. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Greg Mancina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Empower, Wells Fargo, PNC, Merrill, and Valic Financial Advisors. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to various registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.