Paul Bird is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kathleen Rogers is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America and SkyWalkers Lacrosse. Rogers was also involved with Core Cycle Studios for five years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Marc Firlie is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chris Magnolia is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs, focusing on understanding their current financial position and identifying strategies to achieve their goals. Chris has experience in financial services dating back to 2019. Prior to his current role, he was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024, and before that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at First Financial Group from 2019 to 2021.

Drew Gagnon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at RBC Capital Markets for three years and has experience at StoneBridge Advisors and The Arena Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and models.

Geoffrey Flanders is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab and has previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Inc, Bank of America, Merrill, and T. Rowe Price. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through a range of advisory, brokerage, and custodial services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

August Gischel Jr. is a financial advisor at Capital Advisor Management with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. and Capital Advisor Management since 1999. Capital Advisor Management is an independent firm.

Steven Bass is the sole advisor at Steve Bass & Associates, Inc., an independent firm based in Reisterstown, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Steve Bass & Associates since 2002. Steve Bass & Associates serves clients with independent financial advisory services.