Bhavik Hukmani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hukmani serves on the Board of Directors for the North Saint John Pool and Tennis Club and is involved in youth sports coaching, including as a travel head coach for a boys’ soccer team and supporting a scouting organization for older youth. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jourdan Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, Smith held positions at various organizations including Roadtrip Nation, Keiter CPA, and Lasership Inc. Outside of finance, Smith worked in education at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr Highschool and attended Chowan University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Shanae Mullings is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and previously held roles at Westminster Asbury and Magnolia Towers. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Bryan Lenet is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2011 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jimmy Mcmillian Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage business under the name THE MCMILLIAN GROUP. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Krista Waller is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and positions outside the financial industry, such as at McDaniel College and Outback Steakhouse. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

George Bradford is a Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor, and Resident Director of the Towson Merrill Office. In his role, he advises individuals, families, professional athletes, and small business owners, assisting them in making financial decisions aligned with their goals and values. George emphasizes building enduring relationships with his clients through personal service, objective advice, and disciplined investment management. His expertise includes wealth preservation, retirement income planning strategies, estate planning services, wealth transfer, insurance services, and college planning. Through Bank of America and Merrill, he provides clients access to a broad range of financial services. Prior to his career in financial advising, George was a professional golfer with a 17-year career that included competition on the PGA Tour, Web.Com Tour, and various Mini-Tours. He was an active member of the PGA Tour Canada and contributed to promoting diversity and inclusion in golf. George also volunteered with the First Tee Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America, providing free golf instruction and advocating for opportunities within the golf industry. George earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland in College Park. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He resides in Columbia, Maryland, with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, George enjoys playing golf, gardening, and the arts. He serves as a board member of Olney Theatre Center for the Arts and Cristata Cares Inc., and volunteers as a coach for The First Tee of Howard County Golf Program.

Derek Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2019, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Barbara Paige is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, she worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2013 to 2024. Paige is also the owner of Segora Consulting LLC, a financial advisory practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to deliver tailored recommendations.

Deepa Mathur is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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.

Lynette Russell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, and Prudential-related firms, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Lynette Russell, LLC/Optimize Payroll Solutions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a wide range of topics, delivered either as one-time or ongoing engagements, with separate managed-account options available.

Alexis Donovan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Donovan worked in various roles including positions related to athletics and academic support at Mount St. Mary’s University and Howard County Community College. Outside of financial advising, Donovan was involved with 5 Star Athletics LLC from 2017 to 2021. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a broad wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions, with an emphasis on fiduciary services and multiple asset classes.

Mark Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, BDS Solutions, American Force Coffee Co., Market Source, and State Farm Insurance. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christopher Mowry is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has experience with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and has operated Advanced Consulting & IT Solutions, LLC since 2004. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Mcneill is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015, following 14 years at Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in community leadership, serving as president of the 4 County Lions Club and as a board member and president of the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to third-party advisers.

Agustina Doval is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, Bonner Kiernan, and Price Benowitz, LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and research.

Dean Dagnoli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Dean serves as the President and a member of the Board of Directors for the East Longmeadow Education Endowment Fund, which raises money for East Longmeadow Public Schools. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee‑based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Stephen Barto is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is the treasurer of the Bloomfield Lahser High School 50th Reunion Committee. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering a broad range of planning areas including retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Peter Berneburg is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One affiliates, as well as ShareBuilder 401K. He also works as a wealth advisor and financial planner at Symmetry Financial Partners on an outside basis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning and a variety of advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs.

Aaron Scissors is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at the University of Maryland from 2012 to 2021. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.