Connor Flynn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following two years at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Durbin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD, with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Justin Taylor is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc from 2013 to 2017. Taylor also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a structured planning approach that emphasizes collaborative goal analysis and recommended investment strategies.

Christopher Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Maryland Financial Group, Inc., The Monitor Group, LLC, Financial Concepts Unlimited, Inc., and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a karate academy in Washington, DC. 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 various advisory services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kaon Nelson is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Keegan & Company, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Demitri Paidas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a financial services business in Rockville. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He worked at M&T Securities for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a large-scale advisory platform, serving over 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Manish Mukhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over 20 years and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Logan Mc Naney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was involved in collegiate and professional lacrosse, playing for the Premier Lacrosse League's Denver Outlaws. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients with appropriate advisory models, including third-party and proprietary solutions.

Raul Coronado Mardonez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans that address their unique family needs. His approach emphasizes building strong, lasting relationships based on trust, reliability, and knowledge to serve as a trusted advisor for his clients. Raul has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience in banking roles such as Priority Relationship Manager at Citibank and Personal Banker positions at Suntrust Bank and Wells Fargo. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Raul has personal interests that include family activities, music, parenthood, photography, running, and soccer.

Mitchell Disler is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Edward Jones prior to joining Cetera. Disler also serves as a Wealth Management Associate with Lydon Financial Advisors LLC, assisting in financial planning and investment strategies for individual clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Thomas Lydon III is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a practicing attorney and has been self-employed in legal services since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with extensive resources and affiliations.

Evan Downey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Athletes Serving Athletes, a charitable foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Landon Schabes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uniqlo, Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors, and The Orchard Restaurant. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Christopher Schipske is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. His prior roles include positions at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group and Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd. He is also the owner of Athlon Tax Services, providing tax and small business consulting. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Gregory Gann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and is a licensed attorney in Maryland, although he is not currently practicing law. Gann is also an author and freelance writer, having published a booklet titled "Your Investment Time Bomb" and contributed occasionally to Proactive Advisor Magazine. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dmitrii Portyko is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of experience at the firm. He has prior work experience at Bank of America, N.A., and a 13-year tenure at Teploenergoservis. 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.

Joshua Fredricks is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in supporting corporate executives, business owners, and affluent families. He brings over 25 years of experience focused on asset and liability management to assist clients in planning for and achieving personal financial goals through collaborative relationships. Josh's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. He is part of The Cunningham/Fredricks/Otten Group, which offers comprehensive services including investment and retirement planning, pre- and post-IPO planning, concentrated stock strategies, and private business succession and transition planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Small Business Management from the University of Colorado Boulder and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for multiple consecutive years. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Tyler Gillies is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Financial Advantage Associates, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Gillies has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Amit Thakkar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011 and a brief tenure at Edward Jones in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.