Howard Soltoff is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a sales agent with Tribridge Partners, LLC, focusing on various life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance products. MML 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 seminars, with planning engagements structured as ongoing collaborations that produce written recommendations based on detailed client data and firm-approved analytical tools.

Ariana Mary Waitkavicz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Hunt Valley, MD. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances while offering a wide range of capital markets services.

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.

Ryan Ghee is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2022. Prior to this, he held positions at Amazon, Family Dollar, Giant, Safeway, and New Town High School. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio implementation methods, including strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-aware strategies.

Dennis Facius is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Facius is also involved in managing Retirement Plan Solutions, LLC and Strategic Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life and Casualty, and Noushig, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with discretionary authority for certain programs and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

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.

Damian Halstad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and also has over three decades of experience as an attorney at Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt & Scott, LLP. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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 holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Merrill for eight years and also held positions at VSR Financial Services and Kowitz Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

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.

Jonathan Shimaitis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles 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 individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning both directly and through corporate agreements.

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.