Richard Armiger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Margaret Dubil is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing partner of Viva Charm City LLC, a webshop selling reproduction vintage clothing for women, and serves on committees for the National Society of Compliance Professionals and FINRA as an arbitrator and elected regional committee member. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Justin Cooper is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of C.M. First Venture LLC, a company that rents portable chargers to users of handheld devices. Merrill, along 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 institutions.

Alexander Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson owns a music production and engineering business, Supernova Sonic LLC. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Phillips is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2011. He focuses on assisting individual clients with various aspects of their financial lives, including education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Andrew graduated from Sacramento State University, where he also studied abroad for two semesters—one at Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary, and another at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). As part of his professional approach, Andrew employs Merrill's Investment Personality Assessment to tailor investment strategies that align with clients' priorities and preferences, drawing on resources from Bank of America's banking products and Merrill's investment insights. Outside of his professional role, Andrew is involved with the organization cast hope. In his personal time, he enjoys traveling, engaging in various sports such as baseball, basketball, biking, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, running (including marathons), and soccer.

Charles Hall is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and at City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active owner and partner in Dunmanway Management LLC, a family limited liability company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides tailored strategies based on client risk profiles.

Daniel Bachmann is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and Bank of America. Bachmann is based in Baltimore, MD. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad range of clients including individual investors and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to both in-house and third-party managers.

Mark Peloquin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He focuses on assisting clients with investing, asset allocation, financial planning, and holistic planning through retirement. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Consultant at TIAA from 2013 to 2022. Mark enjoys getting to know clients and helping them navigate complex financial decisions. He works with the Fidelity team to leverage their extensive experience in the field. Outside of work, Mark has interests in baseball, football, music, puzzles, running, and soccer.

Natalie Velleggia is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Natalie's work focuses on guiding clients and their families through financial decisions and life transitions by developing personalized plans that align with their goals and vision of financial success. She emphasizes understanding client objectives to customize pathways to meet their financial needs. She holds a California Insurance License.

John Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, based in Baltimore, MD. 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.

Edward Herring Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of Ameriprise, he is a co-owner of J&R Juergensen Inc., a financial planning and managed advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to create personalized plans delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Edward Williams is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is the author of the book *Wealth Building for Beginners* and founder of a consulting business advising business owners on growth strategies. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships tailored to client goals.

Christopher Kolakowski is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked with First National Bank of Pennsylvania and Truist Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a wealth advisor for First National Trust, collaborating with trust portfolio advisors and centers of influence. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual clients, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of program structures and investment options.

Keith Levitt is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Michaela Vasquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2015 and has prior experience at Bank of America and Lowe's. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Simning is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at several firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he was involved with Chef Mikko LLC for five years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Steve Pursley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 26 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Pursley is the owner and president of Mid-Atlantic Wealth Advisors, LLC, and serves as a board member of the Greater Chesapeake Charitable Foundation. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation techniques and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Joseph Snee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2025 and has a background that includes time spent in education. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments through its centralized operational structure.

Jordan Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Mariner Finance, YMCA, and Olive Garden. Merrill, together 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.

William Watt is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, and employs internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, in developing client advice.