Stephen Hepburn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Imaculatta's Ranch LLC, an agricultural business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management.

Michael Aluotto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a committee member for the Cornell Club NYC, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Rory White is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the Harford County Boys and Girls Club Endowment Committee and teaches non-credit investing classes at Harford Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jonathan Lewis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2023 before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets and research resources to support client strategies.

Andrea Kirk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Abingdon, MD, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Kirk is involved in several outside activities, including co-ownership of multiple business ventures and serving on the Board of Directors for SARC and investment committees for the Community Foundation of Harford County and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing personalized recommendation reports that integrate tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and social security options. The firm combines research-driven modeling and algorithmic automation to support its advisory services, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Haidy Collado Fung is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Towson University, CrediFacil, Synergies, and HomeMaker. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Salvatore Rinaudo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Nottingham, MD, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked in the restaurant and sports bar business for five years. He serves as a member and chairman of the board for Greater Baltimore Community Partners, a networking group in Timonium, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

George Smith III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1985. George holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Bel Air Senior High and pursued further studies at Harford Community College, The Johns Hopkins University, and the College of Financial Planning. George brings longstanding experience to his role, having grown up in Harford County and attended local public schools. Outside of his professional duties, George enjoys decoy collecting, sport fishing, and traveling. He resides in Churchville, Maryland, and has two adult daughters.

Cynthia Hutchins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she participates annually in a University of Southern California collaborative focused on financial and workplace security for family caregivers. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Strasdauskas is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Advanced Financial Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Advanced Tax, Accounting & Software Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 management supported by research and model portfolios.

Devin Foudos is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, and Northwestern Mutual. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donna Buchanan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and is also involved with Benefit Watch, where she serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Paul Sierocinski is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets, with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he held positions spanning over two decades. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, employing both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Rocco Lattanzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities since 2007 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christian Backus is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed at Verizon Wireless for seven years. 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.

Golikai Sreenath is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to the diverse needs of individuals, small business owners, corporate executives, and corporations. Sreenath focuses on helping clients develop personalized long-term financial plans that address education planning, equity compensation, retirement income, tax minimization, and legacy planning, among other areas. By working closely with clients and their professional advisors, Sreenath strives to identify risks and implement cost-efficient strategies that support clients' financial goals and desired lifestyles. Sreenath holds a Bachelor's Degree from Karnatak University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, Sreenath emphasizes a collaborative and disciplined approach to wealth management, ensuring clients receive customized solutions aligned with their risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. In addition to professional responsibilities, Sreenath contributes to the community through volunteer work and pursues personal interests such as antiquing, sports, music, reading, writing, yoga, and spending time with family.

Ryan Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and also works with M&T Securities since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Bryan Angelilli is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2023 and has additional experience as an adjunct history professor at Harford Community College, where he has taught since 2010. Angelilli is also involved in coaching youth sports through the Fallston Recreation Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary investment models.

Sean Tully is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and has been with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.