Patrick Vaughan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gavin Potterfield is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Louisville, Delta Financial Advisors, and Humana Inc. Outside of financial services, he has experience working in the hospitality sector at Hightopps Bar and Grille. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Coleman Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Coleman serves as a board member for Hillendale Country Club and is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technological tools for operational and research purposes.

Dennis Facius is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. for 33 years and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 35 years. Facius is also involved in insurance sales, specializing in disability, health, and life insurance. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Benjamin Lanser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment products.

Katalin Jambor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 9 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life and Casualty, and Noushig, Inc. She is based in Cockeysville, MD. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ferdinand Fiastro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Fiastro maintains an active insurance agent role, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Noor Bhatti is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Noor has also been involved in educational roles at Penn State Harrisburg, HACC, and Patapsco High School for the Center of the Arts. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Jones Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity, Avantax, Bank of America, Merrill, and Bluemount Financial. Outside of his advisory career, he operates Sonic Squirrel Productions, providing video editing and music composition services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ramon Resendiz Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education at the Community College of Baltimore County, Lansdowne High Academy of Finance, and Lakeland Elementary Middle School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients 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.

David Schmelz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sean Mc Elroy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Mc Elroy is involved with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering diverse solutions including discretionary portfolio management, mutual funds, and alternative products.

Andrew Heyman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Martin is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance broker for various carriers providing life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing analytical tools to deliver personalized recommendations within collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Ryan Turner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Paul Taber is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, previously affiliated with National Planning Corporation and operating Taber Financial Services, LLC since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout troop in Jarrettsville, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides various investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, delivered via multiple platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jonathan Shimaitis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients offering 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Luke Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, DoorDash, and several other organizations. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America's broader platform.

Kelly Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a brief period working outside the financial sector in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes a structured discovery process and planning tools that employ Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Andrew Leedom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sparks, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Leedom AR, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.