Rebecca Yates is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following 12 years at Kissinger Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Ana Cortez Molina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience working at Wells Fargo Bank and Advance Auto Parts, among other roles, with a total industry experience of less than one year. Molina has also been involved in work at Auroras Hair Design and the Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics. 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.

Justin Policare is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Neil Esterson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and is also involved with The Legacy Group, Inc. as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, delivering services via multiple platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

John Rogers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. He is also involved in running an investment-related DBA, Teller Rogers Wealth Management. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a range of non-advisory financial offerings.

Seth Hammer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an active CPA practice and teaches at Towson University. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Rashid Afzal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Afzal serves on the Board of Education for the Al Rahmah School, a nursery through middle school in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment products and services through both direct and corporate channels.

Kristina Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and PayPal. Outside of her advisory role, she provides guest services for sports facilities and events through a for-profit entity in Baltimore. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via 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.

Tyler Thomas is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has experience working in various roles including at Macky's Grill and in educational settings such as Salisbury University and AACPS. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models and investment options.

Joseph Juras is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Liliana Maes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including JP Morgan Chase Bank and AXA Advisors. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Pollard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Agia, and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also involved in offering fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional fixed 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 provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Cramer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Long Fence Company for seven years and held positions at McDaniel College and Dicks Sporting Goods. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Black is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brown Advisory Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Gibson is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. Based in Baltimore, MD, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Laura Van Wagenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Ring is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pikesville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors during a shared period from 1999 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with his local condominium association and serves as power of attorney and estate executor for family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients with suitable investment models and discretionary managers.

Nathan Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to serve its clients.

Allie Gamble Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms.

Brenna Baim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she held various positions including roles at University of Maryland Baltimore County and several hospitality and educational institutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies.