Deion Boateng is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Westfield Bank and Ghisallo Capital Management. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working for Uber Eats and Robert Half. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and offers a centralized structure for advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash management services.

Terry Morris is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and spent over three decades at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Diane Muhler is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, she works as an electrical sales associate at Home Depot and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Megan Breneman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Columbia, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including eight years at M&T Securities, Inc. prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Gleeson is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Towson, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Brian has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Horton is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and other related firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in Rowhouse Financial Partners, providing tax preparation, planning, and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Noah Bergey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and joined Equitable Advisors in 2024. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions in the food service industry and education. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and focuses on matching clients to appropriate investment models based on their risk tolerance and personal information.

Drew Bonner serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2014. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked with the FBI investigating Healthcare Fraud. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. In addition, Drew has earned the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drew's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He communicates in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Drew is involved in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity and the Maryland Food Bank. His personal interests include basketball, boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Griffin Pitarra is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Coppermine: Copper Union and Hayfields Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Joshua Schwartz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Schwartz serves as a power of attorney in fiduciary roles for family members. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Troy Broadbent is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with several major firms, including Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, PNC Investments, and Kestra Advisory. 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 within a non-discretionary program structure.

Robert Link is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Catonsville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Cantella & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in insurance brokerage through Statera Advisors, LLC, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Williams is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at Brown Advisory Securities and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Gordon Margerum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. In addition to advisory activities, he is involved in sales of mortgage loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and partners with third-party asset managers and custodians to deliver its advisory services.

Mibenge Sumaili is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Select Quote, Graceway Logistics, and First Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Traci Mitchell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and committee inputs.

Christopher Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm incorporates internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, with portfolio implementations tailored by strategy and investment sensitivity.

Victor Folayan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Kinnect Wealth Management, Securian Financial Services, New York Life, and Primerica. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of ANPA DMV and volunteers with the FGC Idoani Alumni Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party money managers.

Susan Scarborough is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Nic Altenburger is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing tailored investment strategies to support their financial goals. Prior to this role, he worked in Workplace Planning & Advice at Fidelity from 2013 to 2018 and in Brokerage & Trading from 2008 to 2013. Nic holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial services to clients. His experience spans various aspects of investment planning and advice within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Nic enjoys spending time at the beach, fishing, participating in social events with friends, hiking, engaging in parenthood activities, and playing soccer.