Laura Van Wagenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Allie Gamble Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. 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 investment strategies across various platforms.

Michael Kilduff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, M&T Securities, and Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. Kilduff was also involved with Manor Renovations for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Larry Bloomer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 12 years and Uvest Financial Services Group for 5 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Sharrel Hohman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Clearbridge Investments, LLC, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kelly Granger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Burris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Harry Spar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. He worked with Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Humberto De Luigi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Susquehanna Farms, an alpaca breeding business in Maryland. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, incorporating proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including custody, underwriting, and capital markets operations.

Bryan Quackenbush is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of a homeowner’s association in Eldersburg, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support clients' financial goals.

Jalisa Beckwith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley and has held prior roles at T. Rowe Price, Bank of America, Merrill, and Senior Helpers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and extensive resources.

Brendan O'Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He is involved with Old Irish Guys Financial, an entity related to his LPL business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm combines a broad range of investment options and proprietary tools with extensive non-advisory financial services.

Frank Hughes Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and M&T Bank. He is based in Baltimore, MD. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Joshua Helfand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors. 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 that utilizes proprietary planning tools and market simulations.

Barbara Maloni is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012 and was co-owner of Bmore Licks, an ice cream store in Baltimore, from 2017 to 2024. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of a small private organization, Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.

George Fuzayl is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2015 and assists clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs through a comprehensive, goals-based approach. George partners with individuals, families, and business owners to provide clarity and confidence around their financial lives, focusing on strategies such as education planning, services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. George holds a Bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise encompasses personalized investment approaches that combine asset allocation, portfolio construction, and ongoing guidance, incorporating tax-conscious strategies and access to private markets and select IPO opportunities. As a first-generation American, George is involved in his community through organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and The Associated. He is multilingual, speaking English, Russian, and Hebrew. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys golfing, music, soccer, and traveling.

Andrew Shaver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in outside employment as a paraplanner with River Hills Consulting Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Motsay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Pruco Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he holds notary public status and is involved in non-variable insurance and property and casualty activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.