Elizabeth Pakenas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pakenas serves as a board member of the Washington and Lee University Investment Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Stuart Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at TIAA, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he administers trusts for ACNB Bank, handling client communications and account administration without authority over securities transactions or investment decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Herbert Findeisen III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Sagepoint, Next Financial Group, Inc., and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also a notary public and the owner of Baker Street Financial Services LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and a complex affiliate network that includes broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Tracy Bush is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Bush worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at H. Beck, Inc. from 2002 to 2021. Bush also has an ongoing temporary employment with the Buffalo Bills since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm supports individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Analili Kilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James affiliates since 2020 and prior positions in the hospitality sector at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental DC, and Marriott International. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses comprehensive risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs, supporting a wide network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Andre Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Urbana, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine learning for operational and research assistance.

Kenneth Root is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. 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 multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Madison Lilly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Madison worked in roles at Iron Rooster and the University of Maryland College Park. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Robert Buttarazzi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Golf Chairman for the Lido Civic Club, where he organizes an annual golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Annette Bratt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Annette utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse aspects of her clients' financial lives, focusing on developing personalized financial strategies based on clients' individual goals. Annette began her career in wealth management at SunTrust in 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). A native of the Washington DC region, Annette lives in New Market, Maryland with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in local 5k and 10k charity runs, and traveling to O’ahu. She and her team are actively involved in community initiatives where they live and work.

Jason Jennings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2009 before joining LPL Financial in 2009. Jennings is also involved with Key Financial Group, LLC. 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 access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Fis, T. Rowe Price Investment Services, and Pruco Securities LLC. Before entering the financial sector, he worked for Baltimore County Public Schools for 11 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Mark Van Bibber is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and Agia. Outside of advisory work, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses covering various planning areas and separates planning services from managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Nirman Vijayamohan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ijamsville, MD. He has experience at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, as well as prior roles outside the financial industry including Amazon.com and various entrepreneurial ventures. Vijayamohan has been involved with Sree Manjunatha Enterprises since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a selective group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

George Feys is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously affiliated with Seneca Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sustainable family farm in Beallsville, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting across a large advisor network, with unique capabilities including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

Catherine Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leo Sloss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Regal Paint Centers, Andree English School, and Andres Bello University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Hendry is a financial advisor with Stifel in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and manager of a family farm in Derwood, MD. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance on asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.