Robert Keefer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Beatriz Salvat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Franklin Templeton Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Michael Balakirsky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has a small involvement in acquiring local tax liens. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Mark Wardzinski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1993 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Gabriela Marchante is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2019. Her prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo, Uber, and Navy Federal Credit Union. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sirak Teodros is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2008 to 2012. His professional focus is on educating clients to develop tailored financial plans that align with their personal and family goals. Sirak holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Outside of his professional life, he has interests in golf and traveling.

Kenneth Barkman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Barkman serves as a trustee for family trusts, dedicating time to managing investment-related matters. 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 broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robert Faller III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and in hospitality at Morton's The Steakhouse. Outside of finance, he continues to work part-time at Morton's The Steakhouse. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serves multiple registered investment companies, and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Neil Schmerling is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and led his own firms, including Schmerling Financial Group and The Schmerling Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Rodef Sholom Congregation, overseeing its operations alongside volunteers and staff. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Drew Weinberger serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high-achieving professionals, including law firm partners, corporate executives, and business owners, focusing on the wealth accumulation and retirement phases of their careers. His expertise encompasses tailored financial strategies addressing retirement planning aligned with complex career trajectories, tax-efficient investment approaches, cash flow management during fluctuating income cycles, and estate and legacy planning. Drew and his team assist clients in navigating unique financial dynamics associated with leadership roles, aiming to provide personalized guidance for retirement preparation, liquidity events, and strategic financial management. Drew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is involved with the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Station 43. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as fishing, football, hunting, music, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Garrett Atkins is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent several years at the University of Alabama. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and emphasizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Fay Brownlow is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses that support client decision-making.

Donald Metzger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Metzger is involved outside of his advisory role as the owner of a horse racing and breeding operation in Baltimore and serves as a director of the Safety Council of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with tailored planning without providing individual security recommendations in standalone programs.

Anibal Drelichman Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through offerings such as discretionary portfolio management, market-making, and proprietary research.

Robert Farrell II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Steven Hrones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, UBS Financial Services Inc, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of a trust in Silver Spring, Maryland. 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 institutional investors.

Brian Lees is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities from 2008 to 2020 before joining RBC in 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers tailored to each client's risk profile.

Edward Duffy Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining J.P. Morgan in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed by JPMorgan Bank, where he can offer bank products including deposit and credit services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Thomsen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2018. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with overlapping tenures between 2009 and 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Thomsen serves on the Leadership Committee for the Mid-Atlantic Division of Autism Speaks and hosts an annual charity golf tournament fundraiser. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology through its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking analyses and asset allocation guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Ryan Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes tenures at Merrill and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.