Justin Mc Nicholas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2018. Outside of finance, he has business experience with Homefix Custom Remodeling and Red Abbey LLC, along with involvement in Kipilin Farm. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines internal and third-party investment management with support for trading, account administration, and custody.

Jeffrey Evans is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several rental properties. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Howard Schwartz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following prior roles at U.S. Trust, Bank of America, and BB&T Investment Services. He is involved with The Community Foundation of Howard County through a donor-advised fund established by his family. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lee Demma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Elkridge, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a variety of asset classes.

Kyle Harris is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research to tailor investment solutions.

Kevin Fusco is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Fusco Financial Associates, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with various specialized programs and institutional services.

Jason Slotkin is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill. He serves as a key client relationship manager for select high-net worth clients and oversees the team's sports and entertainment division. His responsibilities include portfolio analysis, investment manager selection, holistic wealth management forecasting and planning, and heading the team's life and long-term care insurance planning. Jason also has extensive experience with high-net worth family trusts and estates, often coordinating with clients' attorneys and CPA's. He joined Merrill in 2013 and has over ten years of industry experience. Jason holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. He is also a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designee, a certification from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland - College Park. He is a member of professional organizations including the Associated Italian American Charities and the Association for Corporate Growth. Outside his professional work, Jason enjoys activities such as chess, football, golfing, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Kaitlyn Young is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at Genworth Financial, Inc. and Randolph-Macon College. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luke Chenowith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2019, following a five-year tenure at T. Rowe Price. 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 a large client base with multi-asset model portfolios and a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized operations and a formal alternative-investment process.

Ceil Madden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Madden worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Michael Geppi Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has prior work experience with KPMG and Washington Gas Light, among other employers, and has additional involvement in a non-variable insurance agency based in Timonium, MD. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Mary Railey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 employs structured planning processes supported by firm‑approved tools and analytics.

Ricardo Suarez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Terri Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 2016 and is also employed by Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Maryland SPCA, contributing to the development committee focused on donor relations. Merrill provides managed account services through its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years. In addition to his advisory work, Livingston owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Synquai Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Johnson held positions at Amazon and various other companies, and has been affiliated with the University of Phoenix since 2023. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Massey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for five years and attended the University of Maryland. Outside of his advisory role, Massey serves as an independent contractor sports official for adult recreational kickball and soccer games. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and various organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Robert Ellrich is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 20 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Ellrich is president of Ellrich Wealth Advisors, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program options.

Jason D. Addario is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flora Food Group and Sherwin-Williams. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved as a coach in sports and fitness with USSF since 2013. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Walter Ortiz is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his career included roles at Abbott Laboratories and Thermo Fisher Scientific, as well as academic involvement at Duke University and Pennsylvania State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary, written advice program focused on asset allocation, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions.