Thaddeus Pedzich is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. He serves as president and owner of Green Gate Technology, Inc., where he manages business, financial, accounting, and personnel activities, and is a member of the finance committee at Life Bible Fellowship Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser operating a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a wide range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Stephen Rafter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Linthicum, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a server and bartender with Atlas Restaurant Group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

O Emmanuel Adepoju Grace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Citizens Securities, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the author of the book *The Roadmap of the Gospel of Jesus*. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Robert Bussells is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Philip Thomas is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with successful individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies focused on managing wealth, ensuring retirement security, and building lasting legacies in a cost-effective, tax-efficient, and risk-appropriate manner. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, defined contribution plan investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Philip holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Saint Mary's University and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes persistence, empathy, and value-added service in his work, aiming to engage deeply with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Philip participates in community volunteer activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include boating, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Benjamin Wells is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2007. Wells serves as an advisor to the Society of Cincinnati of Maryland, a nonprofit focused on educating the public about the American Revolution and Maryland’s role in it. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including discretionary portfolio management and proprietary research.

Taylor Hough is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with several soccer clubs, including the Arizona Soccer Club. 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.

William Glassman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2017. Glassman serves on the Board of Directors and is Development Committee Chairman for The First Tee of Baltimore, is a member of the Columbia University Medical Center Cancer Advisory Council, and serves on the advisory board for the Ed Reed Foundation. He also leads a rock band called BRS Productions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies that utilize both in-house and third-party managers, and features integrated capital-markets and lending capabilities.

Richard Plant Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, Maryland, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a beekeeping business called Richard's Raw Honey. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Alexander Knapp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ayco/Goldman Sachs. Knapp is also a commissioned notary in Owings Mills, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research tools.

Kenneth Handy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, following prior roles at AXA Advisors, New England Securities, Ameriprise, and First Command Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he is a member and owner of PPW LLC, a limited liability company established for business expense purposes. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves personalized risk assessment and client matching to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party programs.

Richard Torgerson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He is also the owner of SharePower Responsible Investing, a separate business focusing on investment-related activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Michael Sprague is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' needs, fears, and goals to develop personalized financial plans. Michael emphasizes building relationships that go beyond finances, aiming to understand the factors that influence clients' decisions. This approach supports creating tailored strategies that align with clients' current situations and long-term objectives. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys fishing, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

Stanley Kosack III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and NYLIFE Securities, among others. He is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC/AUB Wealth Management as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Henault is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Andrew Fink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client outcomes.

James Stafford is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailored to each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Wendy Quattrochi is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She previously spent 23 years with American Portfolios Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and an appointed insurance agent licensed to provide long-term care insurance advice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios that include a broad range of investment options.

Benjamin Yannuzzi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Bank, and NCS Pearson. Yannuzzi is based in Baltimore, MD. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, combining institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Charles Williams Glaser is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. for a combined total of over a decade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with customized investment strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of advisory programs. The firm integrates multiple investment managers and provides various options including tax management and responsible investing screens.