Patric Barnhart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Eldersburg, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including previous roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and AXA Advisors. Barnhart is involved in fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Jarrett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 28 years and held positions at Prudential/LPL Enterprise LLC and Coppermine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. Since 1999, he has served as membership chairman for NAIFA Anne Arundel County, MD, and he also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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, emphasizing collaborative planning engagements and a broad range of client services.

Steven Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Door Dash, Spirit Halloween, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hoyt's West Nursery Cinemas. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Nancy Sheerin Floros is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wachovia Bank, and Citigroup. 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 employs a large-scale approach with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

John Peper is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rise and T Rowe Price, as well as work at Marist College and Old Navy. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bhavik Hukmani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hukmani serves on the Board of Directors for the North Saint John Pool and Tennis Club and is involved in youth sports coaching, including as a travel head coach for a boys’ soccer team and supporting a scouting organization for older youth. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jourdan Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Jourdan held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Jourdan attended Chowan University from 2021 to 2025 and worked as a teacher at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr High School from 2016 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Jeffrey Strzelczyk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2016. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Krista Waller is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and positions outside the financial industry, such as at McDaniel College and Outback Steakhouse. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2019, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. 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.

Gordon Witherspoon Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Deepa Mathur is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Alexis Donovan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Donovan held various positions including roles at Howard County Community College and Mount St. Mary’s University, and was involved in 5 Star Athletics LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Mark Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, BDS Solutions, and Market Source. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings notably include insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gregory Bell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009 and serves as a board member of the Jemicy School, an educational institution in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Allison Adle is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Allison has a potential participation in life settlement transactions through Ashar Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Dipendra Chhantyal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America’s broader platform to provide access to a wide range of products and services.

Alexander Budin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Jason Piebes is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Timonium, MD. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Caruso Homes and Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of both Daybreak Estates HOA and the Trinity Lions PTL, overseeing community governance and volunteer activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.