Spyros Ritsinias is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, utilizing a centralized team to produce written Recommendation Reports based on investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Julianna Lopes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience at Arbonne from 2016 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a self-employed instructor for pre-licensing classes for PFS agents and an author. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

James Orders II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 1994. He is a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group, where he focuses on corporate retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined-contribution plans, servicing high-net-worth clients as well as managing the team's fixed-income investments. His client base includes successful business owners, physicians, retirees, wealthy families, and endowments in Baltimore, Maryland, and nationwide. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Education from Roanoke College. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). He works closely with clients, their accountants, and attorneys to keep tax minimization and estate planning strategies aligned with investments and liabilities. James resides in Arnold, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. His personal interests include boating, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family.

David Kuzma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County and the Maryland chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange, and he is involved in authoring and educational activities related to finance through his private ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions across multiple platforms.

Richard Dix is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Securities America Advisors and The Marshall Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner and partner of S2 Financial Partners LLC and has experience as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through numerous financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.

Chad Houser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Houser is an employee of Valet Living, a construction and engineering company, and owns rental property in Annapolis, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

James Ryan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm‑approved planning tools and strategic modeling in its advisory process.

Robert Budde is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for M&T Securities, Inc. for 18 years and has been associated with Allfirst Brokerage Corporation and Allfirst Bank since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies.

Tania Banach is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 2018 after working with Bank of America and Merrill starting in 2015. Tania holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Throughout her career, Tania has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young professionals to retirees, assisting them in navigating the financial markets. Her areas of expertise include investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning services, and wealth management. She focuses on creating comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's needs and goals, employing a disciplined process that begins with listening to clients to ensure alignment with their objectives. Outside of her professional role, Tania participates in community activities, including involvement with Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. She enjoys staying active through yoga, hiking, biking, music, reading, running, swimming, and traveling.

Warren Brockett is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Axa Advisors LLC, and Osaic FA, Inc. He serves as a board member for the BWMC Next Generation Board and WoodsWise. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Destiny Perry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Perry worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, and has experience at Bank of America, Merrill, PayPal Inc., and FedEx Office. Outside of financial advising, Perry has a role in automotive sales and marketing with CarMax in Ellicott City, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that uses its Global Investment Committee’s estimates and modeling tools.

Craig Schelle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Baltimore office. He has been with Merrill since 1990, focusing on developing, implementing, and managing wealth strategies that align with clients' risk tolerance and financial goals. His approach includes regular reporting on portfolio results and advising clients on necessary adjustments to their financial plans. Craig’s expertise spans a range of client focus areas, including education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Hampden-Sydney College. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Sovran Bank from 1986 to 1990. Outside of his professional role, Craig is active in community service and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include biking, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, traveling, and watching movies. He resides in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is married, and has two children.

Christopher Dillon Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2013 and has worked with affiliated firms since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages a tax and accounting business, Christopher Dillon CPA, which he has operated since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Christine Mantich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Premier Planning Group. Mantich is based in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Steven Jakubowski is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, where he has worked since 2022, following a decade at TIAA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery conversations and modeling tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Suzanne Offutt is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. She is also the owner of New Day Enterprises, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports its services with technology, cybersecurity measures, and artificial intelligence.

Russell Phelps is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 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 serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at Weston Banks Wealth Partners and Crawford 1031. His background includes five years focused on full-time education prior to entering the financial sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Dianne Brilhart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and structured discovery processes in its financial planning services.

Joseph Raskauskas is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Empower Advisory Group, GWFS Equities, and Personal Capital Advisors. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.