John Fuggi is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Franklin Distributors LLC and Legg Mason & Co LLC. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, as well as tax management and direct indexing.

Arnoldo Lezama is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Mercedes-Benz of Hunt Valley. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved as a general partner in an HR consulting firm based in Aberdeen, 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.

Lionel Desbordes II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jessica Chicorelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she spent 15 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brittany Stafford is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2021, she worked in education for several years at Howard County Public Schools and Shappard Pratt: The Forbush School. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, and charitable organizations using a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies and incorporates internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, in its advisory process.

Rachel Burk is a financial planner with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at several financial services firms, including Kestra Advisory and Offit Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is an intake coordinator at The Naomi Center, a mental health care provider. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

William Dorr is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Dorr also serves as an insurance agent specializing in life insurance, property/casualty, health, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various specialized planning programs and educational seminars.

William Koras is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He serves as a trustee and co-trustee on multiple trusts in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bonnie Krosin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and 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 variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

John Webster is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual and its affiliates since 2008 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Deutsche Bank Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Webster coaches lacrosse through the Webster Lacrosse Academy. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a range of asset management programs.

Heidi Locastro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill, PNC Investments, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. She has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Beth Terry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial solutions and personalized wealth management strategies for high net worth individuals, families, and businesses. She focuses on building relationships with clients to understand their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals, enabling her to offer tailored advice across all areas of their wealth management. Beth has been working in the financial services industry since 2006. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia, where she studied Family Financial Management. Beth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Series 7, 31, and 66 FINRA registrations. She is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is affiliated with Merrill Lynch. In addition to her professional work, Beth supports community organizations including UMAR, Marian House, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. Her personal interests include boating, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and playing tennis.

John Day Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1996. Day also works as an instructor and is involved in selling disability, health insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and life 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 management services through a large network of advisors using diverse portfolio strategies and advanced operational tools.

Luke Welsh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goohoo Digital and Coastal Carolina University. 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 advisory and brokerage services with a wide range of investment options and uses technology tools to support advisors while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jessica Nyce Parker is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she assists her Vice President, Financial Consultants, and their clients by providing service and planning assistance aimed at helping clients pursue financial independence. Her professional experience in the financial services industry includes previous roles at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as an Associate Advisor at WMS Partners from 2018 to 2020, as a Financial Services Representative at MassMutual from 2016 to 2018, and as a Financial Representative at AIG from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her professional career, Jessica has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, hiking, parenthood, and pets.

Bradley Hartzel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at several affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools. The firm offers diversified model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary advice, and serves approximately 477,000 clients with a range of workplace and direct-subscription solutions.

Daniel Chattler is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC in Ellicott City, MD. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Ventura Promotional Products, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Walter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, following eleven years with the Department of Defense. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

William Benassi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial advising career in 1984 and offers expertise in areas including college education planning, equity compensation services, philanthropic planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and wealth management for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Benassi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roanoke College in 1984 and completed an MBA in International Finance through the University of Hartford’s American MBA in Paris program in 1994. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and serves on the Board of Trustees for Notre Dame Preparatory School. Additionally, he is co-chair and co-founder of the Roanoke Men's Lacrosse Legacy Alumni Committee and contributes to the Roanoke College Lacrosse Alumni Legacy Committee. He resides in Towson with his wife, Pilar, and their two children. Mr. Benassi is actively involved in community efforts, including Swim Across America-Baltimore to support cancer research, and volunteers as a coach and executive for various athletic programs.

Clinton Hare is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a portfolio of model homes purchased from a homebuilder, which he rents and later sells. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.