Deborah Elmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Easton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of finance, she owns Chestnut Manor Farms, where she is paid for hunting rights. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm‑approved planning tools and the Global Investment Committee’s models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

Allyson Adkins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc., the US Department of Agriculture, and Atlantic Financial Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

William Fryer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc. and PNC Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Ishmael Willey IV is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients and their families to understand their goals, priorities, and aspirations, using personalized financial planning to develop actionable strategies. His services evolve as clients' lives change and new opportunities arise, aiming to be a trusted resource for important financial decisions. Before becoming a Financial Advisor, Ishmael served as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate with the Beane, Smith & Associates team in Easton, Maryland, supporting licensed client service, operational support, and investment-related assistance. His expertise includes employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Ishmael graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2022 and completed his Master of Business Administration there in 2024. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2026 and is committed to lifelong learning to better serve his clients. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, fitness, traveling, exploring coffee shops, hunting, and following football and baseball seasons.

Millard Herold III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Charles Krick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its advisory process.

Stephen Metzger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 with a brief period at Commonwealth Financial Network and Blue Heron Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, Metzger teaches at Anne Arundel County Public Schools. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Scott Gundersen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at multiple Federated entities from 1997 through 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by extensive research and a nationwide adviser network.

Kathryn Pratt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Sarah Kosmerl is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Tribe Cycle, Lyons & Sucher, and Hats and the Belfry. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Cusack is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He also serves as trustee and personal representative for his father's trust and estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Semene Gilden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and BB&T. Gilden serves as a board member of the Centreville Rotary in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary tools to develop financial plans, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Alec Cronin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Atlantic Prime Mortgage, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and 2U Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

James Malena is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Easton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery processes and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Boyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

John Wirth Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was employed at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Henry Chalkley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman Emeritus and advisor to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Private Golf Club Conference. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for Bay-Area Young Life, a nonprofit organization focused on youth faith development. Merrill serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and integrates with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Scott Martin is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as the personal representative for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, operating with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.