Lauren Storm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Sandy Spring Wealth Management prior to joining Cetera and First United Bank & Trust, where she also assists clients with estate planning and administration. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Frederick Wine House and serves as a notary in Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Kenneth Holzapfel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing before his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

David Frank is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Kramer Financial, LLC and has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Frank serves as head coach for the United States Deaf Track and Field national team and is a member of the Deaf American Distance Running Hall of Fame advisory committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that incorporates portfolio optimization, risk assessments, and a range of managed account strategies.

Jessica Sewell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Roseanne Clingerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and was previously with Sandy Spring Bank for ten years. Clingerman holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Frederick, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Peacock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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.

Michael Baldecchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and prior experience at Atlas Container Corporation among other positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Pencek is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. Since 2020, he has also pursued activities as an artist and musician under the name FatherTime. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Kevin Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Bank for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. He serves on the board of directors for DIW Group, Inc., a geotechnical engineering company, where he participates in executive compensation, compliance, legal issues, and financial oversight. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Brad Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Young serves as an elected member of the Frederick County Council, teaches finance and economics at Mt. St. Mary’s University, and is a board member of the nonprofit organization I Believe In Me. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to a variety of managed account programs and third-party investment managers.

Jacob Griffith is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC for 14 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Laura Johnson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, LPL Financial, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Johnson is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and is involved in various business activities including authoring, podcasting, and financial education through her ownership of Hummingbird Wealth Management LLC, as well as serving as president of Jeep Fest for Charity, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with access to multiple platforms and custodians.

Regis Larkin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Larkin Dental Health LLC, a healthcare-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kevin Moore is a Series 66 registered advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked with the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards and committees in Frederick, Maryland, including Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County and Goodwill Industries' Business & Community Advisory Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Beth Linton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Cholet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His prior experience includes positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Melinda Wise is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020, following a five-year tenure at Bank of America. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analysis and asset allocation guidance designed to support client decision-making.

Jonathan Waters is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Waters is also involved in renewable energy projects through ownership of BlueWaters Solar, LLC. 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 programs using collaborative, annual planning processes supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Biodun Ayo Durojaiye is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the AWE Descendants Union of North in Damascus, MD. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence process to select asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.