Lance Rosa is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Apollo Group Consulting and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Annapolis, MD. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Stephanie Latta is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior work at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors and institutions, offering advisory and brokerage services with customizable portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Garrett Foran is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones and Osaic Wealth Inc., and has held positions outside finance including roles at Mosquito Hunters and Virginia Tech. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brian Lutz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Eric Walker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Most recently, he has worked in a private banking capacity since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering comprehensive planning without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Olufunke Oyesola is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility in its recommendations.

William Dennin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 1991 to 2006. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and research.

Robert Declement is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Junior Achievement-Central Maryland, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing young people for economic success. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Henry Filter III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Patricia Baum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, also working with City National Bank since 2017. Baum serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Community Foundation, where she chairs the investment committee, and is a board member of the Rosa Parks Museum. She is president of the Charles C. Baum Foundation, a family charitable organization focused on community grants. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and advisory services, combining in-house and third-party investment resources with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Brad Long is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and has held various roles including independent insurance sales agent, tax preparer, and business consultant. Long is also the president of Long Financial Services, a support company for financial advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Viscardi Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at M&T Bank and its securities affiliate for over two decades before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a USA Hockey certified ice hockey referee for youth games in Maryland. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Zach Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors and has a background that includes educational roles at Virginia Tech and DeMatha Catholic High School. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Big Bean for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Mark Murphy is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He holds a 20% ownership interest in Private Wealth Partners, LLC, an investment-related business based in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various financial needs and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Blackrock Investments, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for his homeowners association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by an integrated operational structure and a broad range of investment and custody services.

Debra Dillon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

William Persons is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Kevin Appler is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial off and on since 2008 and also spent time at Kestra Financial Services and Tower Federal Credit Union. He operates Tower Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Sobocinski is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Sobocinski is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, MD, and serves as a co-trustee for a Finet 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jesse Boyd Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993, concurrently working at Bank of America since 2009. 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, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation that includes strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.