John Runge is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Worthington Financial Partners, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and self-employment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and organizations with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s broader capital markets capabilities.

William Young is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Niagara International Capital Limited, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in podcasts and maintains a website focused on behavioral psychology, human nature, and the psychology of money, exploring topics such as heuristics, biases, and cognitive processes. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Allen Myrowitz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors and Grove Point Investments, and he also served as a consultant providing adult education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Gounaris is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of wrap fee advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers.

Connor Brandeen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients plan for a broad range of financial goals. He emphasizes building strong, personalized relationships to understand each client's unique story and develops tailored financial strategies and plans aligned with their individual circumstances and retirement aspirations. Connor's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments beginning in 2024, Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in 2024, and Internal Retirement Consultant at Allianz Life Financial Services from 2021 to 2023.

Marija Wade is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015 and 2016, respectively. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lissa Collins is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 institutional accounts.

Jia Jia Zhu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of solutions including discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and alternative product distribution.

Kyle Mcdonell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024 after roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2024 and has experience in consulting and media-related positions earlier in his career. He also owns McDonell Capital Group LLC, a financial-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm delivers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Sean Monaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Fireproofing, and Genesis Healthcare. Based in Baltimore, MD, he has been with Merrill since 2022. 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 accounts.

Jenienne Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 15 years at M&T Securities and two years at Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of advisory strategies with substantial operational and research resources.

Mark Schulze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and has prior experience at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

John Gibson Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at M&T Securities, UBS Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, and Fulton Bank. He is also commissioned as a notary in Annapolis, MD. 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 utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with technology and operational resources.

Colleen Schuler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Fulton Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Kayla Kastner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines for four years and has additional experience in mortgage services and healthcare. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mitchell Ford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his financial career, he is involved with Words of the Prophets, a cultural tribute to Rush, where he serves as a drummer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Dannenmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and Wise Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a professional poker player and an author. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Paul Gladkowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2014, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Shreya Tiwari is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo and First National Bank of Pennsylvania prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.