Gavin Derro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for PW Media for twelve years. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Walker is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also previously worked at City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in lacrosse training for middle and high school players and serves on the board of a charitable organization called Athletes Saving Athletes. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers along with integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Paul Dettor Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Financial and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. MML Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual relationships using analytical tools to guide recommendations without investment discretion, offering additional specialized planning programs.

Abdirahim Isaq is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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, including a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Bank of America N.A., Brightview Senior Living, and Radcliffe Jewelers. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies with advisor or client discretion, manager selection governed by a central CIO, and recently expanded tax-focused capabilities.

Mark Croyle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Sean Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Fox owns Fox Cre8tions, a business producing artwork. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Sean Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Ellis Barksdale is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and previously was employed by Baltimore County Public Schools from 2015 to 2018. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies and discretionary account options supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Mark Leach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Leach serves as COO of Advisor Management Solutions Inc., focusing on office management and financial advisor practice support. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Max Levine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop customized plans.

Adrian Peralta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following a one-year tenure at Axa Advisors, Llc, and prior roles in protective services and union work. He is based in Columbia, MD. 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 various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Brandon Cauley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Towne Parke. Outside of finance, he has been associated with Uber since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Kaveh Montazer is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at StoneBridge Advisors, Inc. and has experience with Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC and Illiano's J&P. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing.

Pj Pearlstone is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and has also operated The Pearlstone Group Inc., a family office consulting business, since 2005. Pearlstone serves on multiple investment committees, including those for LifeBridge Health and The Park School of Baltimore, and holds leadership roles in several community and nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Ishioma Ikukaiwe Ekanem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Ekanem worked at PNC Bank and United Bank for Africa PLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Hugh J. Hanley, III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides wealth management strategies tailored for individuals, families, and businesses. Hugh’s work centers on guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives, with an emphasis on professional money management, retirement planning, and estate planning services. Hugh began his career in the financial services industry in 2007 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from the College of Charleston. His professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Growing up in the Baltimore area, Hugh attended Loyola Blakefield in Towson and remains connected to his community. His client focus areas encompass education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Outside of work, Hugh’s interests include baseball, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, reading, running—including running marathons—tennis, and spending time with his family.

Eliza Socito Balubar is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Primerica since 2014. Prior to her current role, she was employed at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2006 to 2018. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Aaron Polun is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC, as well as Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hoffman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked for Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years and currently operates Smith & Hoffman Financial Associates, focusing on investment advisory and fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliates. The firm offers integrated advisory and brokerage services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.