Jason D Addario is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Flora Food Group and Sherwin-Williams and has been involved with USSF as a coach in sports and fitness since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he remains active in coaching sports and fitness activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a combination of proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party management options.

Walter Ortiz is a Series 66-licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Baltimore, MD. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Abbott Laboratories, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Ortiz also has academic experience at Duke University and Pennsylvania State University. 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.

Frank Duncan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Timonium, MD, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Since 2020, he has also operated Maryland Financial Group, Inc., an independent registered investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Patrick Pollard is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2024. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, with overlapping tenures spanning over two decades. He is a board member and part of the investment sub-committee for the Community Foundation of Harford County, serves on the board of the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation, and is chairman of the Greater Harford Committee, a business advocacy group in Harford County, MD. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, provides a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services to individuals, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized strategies using both in-house and third-party investment managers, with various program structures and services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Keith Ellis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at RE Advisers Corporation and RE Investment Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Patricia Soto is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with First Command Financial Planning and related entities for over two decades before joining Cambridge in 2021. Soto is also the owner of My Shepherd Financial, a private advisory practice. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent professionals, using various portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Christopher Pellegrino is a CFA® charterholder and registered investment advisor affiliated with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Carefirst from 2016 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of two Amazon sales businesses based in Arnold, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Brian Slattery is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Slattery Wealth Management Group. He focuses on retirement planning and offers expertise in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Accounting in 2020. He worked as a part-time Client Associate at Merrill from 2016 while pursuing his education and entered Merrill's Financial Advisor Training program in 2021 before becoming a Financial Advisor. Born and raised in Smithtown, Brian played college lacrosse at SUNY Oswego and continues to play in adult recreational leagues. His personal interests include golfing, music, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Thomas O'Conor is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2020. He is also involved in private wealth management through his ownership in Thomas O'Connor LLC and partial ownership and co-trustee roles in SCO Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Edward Campbell III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Commonwealth Financial Network, Legacy Planning Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved with East Coast Advisory, a business activity outside his primary firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers, with customizable discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

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.

Cheryl Palumbo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, where she has worked since 2009. She has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Saints Peter and Paul Church Finance Council and is involved as a director and board member in a physician’s office partnership. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client goals and risk tolerances.

Craig Lestner is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and notary public through The Legacy Group, where he has been active since 2005. Additionally, he is a committee member of the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing various portfolio management platforms and including both proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he develops financial strategies and provides advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on understanding clients' short- and long-term financial objectives to deliver customized solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the finance and accounting fields, David combines a detailed-oriented approach with expertise gained from roles including 13 years at T. Rowe Price and his work at Merrill Lynch. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. David holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University. He is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He participates in professional organizations such as Delta Sigma Pi - Business Fraternity, Harford Business Roundtable for Education, and Harford County Chamber of Commerce. Residing in the Fallston, MD area with his wife and two daughters, David is involved in the local community, including participation with Fallston High School's Cougar Boosters. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Rodas Mekonnen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at the University of Maryland and Designer Brands Inc./Designer Shoe Warehouse. Outside of finance, he co-owned a retail business, Tutu Hat Shop, from 2021 to 2023. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Griffin is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity, where he has held various consultant roles since 2021. His career progression at Fidelity includes positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant 1, and currently as a Financial Consultant since 2024. Brian's professional approach centers on developing financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual needs. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are, respecting their decisions and boundaries, and collaborating to design custom financial plans. His goal is to build relationships that extend beyond professional interactions, fostering a personalized and comfortable environment. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as biking, fitness, hiking, kayaking, music, and parenthood.

Norman Townsend III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is an executive performance coach at the Team Performance Institute, focusing on leadership and team development. 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 including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by in-depth analysis and a broad range of portfolio management styles.

Russell Hewitt Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2015 and is also involved with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Hewitt has ownership and sales roles at Onorato Financial Group LLC, which focuses on life, health, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Karl Porter is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. Karl holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation earned in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He is also a Retirement Benefits Consultant and a member of a specialized group of Merrill Financial Advisors registered with the Firm's Defined Contribution Investment Consulting (DCIC) platform. Karl is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, values-based and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial services, Karl gained extensive experience in the real estate industry. He attended Boston University and received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Atlantic. Additionally, he has worked as a researcher for The Smithsonian Institution. In 2023, Karl was recognized as a member of The Pearce Group on the FORBES "Top 100 Private Wealth Teams in America" list. Outside of his professional work, Karl enjoys boating, fishing, football, reading, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.