Eric Brann is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Costner is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, with six-year tenures at each firm. He also maintains an investment advisory role with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual and institutional clients, offering diverse investment platforms and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Ruth Sliviak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with a citizen group and serves as a Eucharistic Minister and committee member at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Pasadena, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Proctor III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Guidera III is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, Maryland Capital Management, LLC, Franklin Distributors, LLC, and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and manager oversight to support client advice.

Michael Strosnider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and diverse investment offerings.

Lori Villegas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member and networking ambassador at the Center Club in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning programs.

Nathan Badowski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life, among others. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christopher Glotzbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Dale Waters III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Waters attended the University of Virginia before beginning his financial services career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jackson Boothby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience. Outside of advising, he is involved with Jet Services Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to various financial planning, insurance, and trust services.

Joel Fiddle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, M&T Securities, PNC Wealth Management, and Mercantile Brokerage Services. 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 offers a diverse range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Garrett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a 401(k) plan and is involved with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Bret Schertz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 17 years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu with specialized services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Adam Cox is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously with Avantax Advisory Services and Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Metro Fitness, Inc., a business he has managed since 2014. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance services.

Brian Mccully is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an independent contractor in health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

John Kernan is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Hardesty Capital Management from 2008 to 2022. Kernan is currently based in Lutherville, MD. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Fink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022 and was previously with Lincoln Financial Distributors from 2015 to 2022. Fink serves as a board member of the Park School of Baltimore Alumni Association and is co-trustee of the Fink Family Estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client services and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Connor Balea is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Guidos Burritos and Towson University. 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, and institutions.

Jonathan Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Bank USA, and SunTrust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.