Nolan Walchko is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group, as well as experience at Loyola University Maryland. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Michael Ellis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with the Baker - Ellis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bethesda, Maryland. He provides portfolio management services and focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. With 17 years of experience in the securities industry, Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Salisbury University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. As a portfolio manager, he manages clients' personalized investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Michael participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities where he works.

Cormac Foran is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at PF Changs and Struxured Solutions, LLC, and was employed by Clemson University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Kendall Pace is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bowie, MD, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Rev and a professional athletic career in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. His background also includes eight years in educational settings across middle school, high school, and college. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Colin Kimpel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent in individual and group life and health insurance through his own LLC and is a member of an LLC focused on wealth management administration. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved analytical tools for goal-based planning and offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Columbia, MD, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in reselling as a hobbyist on Poshmark. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, while also offering various non-advisory financial services and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

Michael Stadnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Giselle Colavita is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Connelly School of the Holy Child. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal process for alternative investment offerings.

Christopher Mc Allister is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial services. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and other firms. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Ryan Henry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he held teaching positions at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, and River Hill High School. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kenneth Sprague is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He serves as a trustee and power of attorney for family and friends’ trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Arledge is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously played professional basketball for various international teams, including FC Porto Basket and the Lebanon National Team. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutional clients.

Andrew Shifter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Shifter serves as Chief Operations Officer at Harvest Wealth and is president of the Saint John the Baptist Athletic Ministry board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across multiple program platforms.

Ilian Li is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Union Bank, Middleburg Financial, and PNC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large, integrated operational structure.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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 institutional investors.

Courtland Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a limited liability company that rents vehicles through the TURO platform. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Winik is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2004 after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a bachelor's degree in finance. Evan holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Evan brings an analytical, outcome-focused perspective to his client relationships, concentrating on serving a select group of investors by placing their unique goals at the center of his work. His expertise spans college education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income strategies, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Evan's approach emphasizes understanding each family's financial life to tailor support reflecting their most important needs. He also shares his knowledge through adult education programs for associations, organizations, and Fortune 500 companies in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Originally from Long Island, New York, Evan resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional work, he spends time with his family and enjoys activities such as fishing, attending his children's sporting events, and traveling.

Warren Bischoff is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. He serves on the boards of two youth-focused charities, Super Leaders and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, where he participates in fundraising efforts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.

Shannon McSkimming is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she currently partners with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships as she strives to become a trusted advisor. Shannon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant and now Vice President. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 in roles including Investor Center Specialist and Participant Service Center Specialist. Her experience spans financial consulting and investment services, focusing on adapting financial plans to clients' evolving needs and priorities.

Peter Mangano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank and Jason's Deli. He serves on the board of directors at Turf Valley, where he helps organize events and develop membership strategies for the golf club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers.