Russell Lagreca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, following three years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, Lagreca serves on investment and finance committees for several nonprofit and community organizations in Maryland, including the Community Fund of Harford County, the Catholic Family Foundation, and The John Carroll School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process while generally acting in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations.

Robert Friedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Friedman serves on the Maryland Board of Football Officials and works as a Game Day Assistant for the National Football League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, employing structured financial planning tools and investment models to deliver tailored advice. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Kalvar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Elizabeth Phelan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., BOFA Securities, Inc., and M&T Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member for United Way Central Maryland, participates in the finance committee there, and is involved with the development committee at The Walters Art Museum. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Huynh is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Huynh serves as a ski patrol member at Liberty Mountain Resort and is an investment committee member for the National Ski Patrol. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Carlos Fernandez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Koorey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Linthicum, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mutual of Omaha, Merrill, and PNC Wealth Management. He is also involved with Tower Federal Credit Union and Tower Wealth Management. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Nicholas Cuchna is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and has teaching experience at Roanoke College. Outside of finance, he has worked in the brewing industry at Inverness Brewing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Courtney Rodgers is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2024. 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kemol Guy is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Exelon. 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.

Christopher Maienshein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Park Ave Securities, and Guardian. Maienshein is also involved with NFI Financial Planning, a business offering both trading and non-trading financial services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with services that include financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

John Haley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement advice, primarily for clients with assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Jackson Clements is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RESCO Electronics and The Wine Post. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Connolly is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2014. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Alan Becke is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and held positions at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company from 1992 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Aaron Meisner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients for three decades. As a second-generation advisor, he primarily works with families seeking to grow and preserve their assets for a successful and secure retirement. Aaron focuses on a range of client needs, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Throughout his career, Aaron has witnessed clients achieve key life milestones through careful financial planning, such as graduations, the birth of grandchildren, and retirement celebrations. He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, working closely one-on-one to create flexible plans that adapt to changing market conditions. Aaron holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland College Park and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He participates in the communities he serves through volunteer work. His personal interests include adventure sports such as biking, boating, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, photography, and traveling.

Haider Thamir is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously associated with Summit Financial, WS Griffith Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Nathan & Lewis Securities. Thamir also provides investment advisory services through his independent firm, Summit Investment Advisors, Inc. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies while combining advisory services with various affiliated financial products and partnerships.

Prince Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues DJing as a hobby, performing at weddings and restaurants on a quarterly basis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning processes and diverse investment capabilities.

Sean Barwick is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.