Kevin Turnock is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD. His prior experience includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various private banking roles. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in family and personal real estate businesses, holding positions such as limited partner and general partner in several investment-related entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers to meet clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Scott Sturley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill, before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, offering certain deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Scott Morgenthaler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Prior to that, he was associated with Keel Point Advisors from 2011 to 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Paula Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent time at TD Bank and Teavana. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender one night a week at a restaurant/bar in Washington, DC. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica Financial Services, PFS Investment Inc., DiGi Financial, and the State of Maryland. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Benjamin Tener is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for a homeowners association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Teresa Clasby is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. She has been a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management from 2013 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and firm-approved planning tools.

Ryan Quigg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at RBC Wealth Management and RBC Capital Markets, as well as time spent in education and at the Baltimore County Revenue Authority. 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 various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Noah Sekowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and is based in Washington, DC. Prior to his current role, his work history includes various positions outside the financial industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Robert Keefer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Beatriz Salvat is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Franklin Templeton Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG considerations.

Michael Balakirsky is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2007, following three years at Ameriprise. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing various investment strategies and technologies, and oversees more than $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of over 22,800 advisors.

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 one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., DoorDash, Navy Federal Credit Union, Uber, and Wells Fargo. 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.

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 Series 66-licensed advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Annapolis, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. He serves as trustee for investment-related family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors.

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 is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on working with individuals in the wealth accumulation and retirement phases, including law firm partners, business owners, and executives. His practice emphasizes early planning and investing to help clients maintain flexibility in their financial futures. Weinberger specializes in assisting high-achieving professionals navigate the financial complexities associated with leadership roles, such as uneven cash flow, complex compensation structures, high tax exposure, and long-term planning needs. His team provides tailored strategies covering retirement planning aligned with career trajectories and partnership structures, tax-efficient investment strategies, cash flow management for fluctuating income cycles, and estate and legacy planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and carries professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Weinberger is bilingual in Spanish and English and is involved in the community through the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Station 43. Outside of work, his personal interests include fishing, football, hunting, music, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Garrett Atkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023 and previously spent time at the University of Alabama. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals of varying wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.