Madison Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Madison held roles at OSAIC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Fulton Bank. 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, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools.

Brian Sokalski is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets 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 customized advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Douglas Brandeen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing NA 89, LLC, an investment-related business based in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Peter Miller serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Venture Services Group in August 2012 and is primarily responsible for co-managing the team’s stock distribution process, coordinating market research and analysis dissemination, and assisting with fund level and limited partner level trading activities. Peter holds a Master of Science in Finance from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Economics and History from the University of Virginia. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In 2023, Peter was recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors” list, which considers advisors based on factors such as client retention, industry experience, compliance records, and firm nominations.

Bryan Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of professionals focused on providing investment management and personalized financial advice to individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Bryan specializes in delivering customized guidance across multiple generations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary’s College. In 2019, Bryan was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, based on a selection process that included industry experience, client retention, and compliance reviews.

Alan Vassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Walker Station Homeowners Association and is a board member of the Ritz Condominium Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Goldberg serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account solutions delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Anthony Wiggan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Carter Chesney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Wealth Management and Route 54 Watersports, and he has an academic background with five years at Salisbury University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Outside of finance, Andrews has experience working in food service roles including banquet server and suite attendant positions. 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 emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analytical models.

Mark Averell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent four years at Truist Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Brusak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Phoenix, MD. He has experience in the financial industry dating back to 2010, including roles at T Rowe Price, Stanley Black and Decker, and McCormick before joining Cetera and affiliated entities in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Chad Eberly is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and City National Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Churchville Soccer Club, a youth club soccer organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Richard Horn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Living Classrooms and chairs the investment committee for Healthcare for the Homeless. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Troy Brewer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Brewer is the owner and CEO of ClearPlan Wealth Management Inc., a support company for financial advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning approaches supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, North Star Resource Group, and Securian Financial Services. Jaderborg serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Katherine De Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 credential and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for six years. De Hart also serves as an agent with The Mettle Insurance Services and operates in multiple roles at Accompany Wealth Partners, including financial advisor and practice manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients through advisory programs and consulting services.

Denise Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Moran & Associates in the Towson, MD office, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works primarily with professional women and couples seeking guidance in managing their financial futures. Denise’s clients are often balancing careers and family responsibilities and look for clarity and security in their financial plans as they progress through different life stages. Denise specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. She begins with a comprehensive wealth plan to understand the purpose of each client’s assets and develops an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term objectives. Denise holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and participates in the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. Outside of work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Michael Anselmi Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2008 to 2019. He is the sole owner of Anselmi Investment Advisory, LLC, an independent investment advisory business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.