Brandon Hoppenstein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Ledyard Law LLC, and various roles at Towson University. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Joe Blow Tees and Papi's Tacos. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Claypool is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Kyle Golley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Redners, OS Restaurant Services, and other companies across various sectors. 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 investors.

Joseph Nickerson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2012 to 2021. Nickerson is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Sparacino is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several positions outside the financial sector, including involvement with Team Maryland Lacrosse and US Sports Camps. 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 institutions.

Jason Connor is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Sportsboosters of Maryland, a nonprofit focused on donating sporting equipment and organizing fundraisers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and investment portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Adam III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc and has served as a professor at Loyola University Maryland since 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, municipal advisory services, and specialized employer consulting programs.

Daniel Colligan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a consultant and independent contractor delivering goods for Walmart Spark. 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.

Michelle Roeseke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Moran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company from 2001 to 2024. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kimberly Grelli is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2021, in addition to her ongoing role at RBC Wealth Management since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers and model providers.

Angela Candelaria is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Christopher Ruby is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, T Rowe Price, Allstate Insurance Company, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services.

Patrick Dougher is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliated Bank of America since 2016. 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.

Lauren Kaufman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2016. Outside of financial advising, she works as a courier for DoorDash on a part-time basis. 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 investors.

Ryan Woolery is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2016. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Trueschler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Dawn James CPA, and Harford Retirement Planners. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Kevin Bell is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing tailored plans without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Eric Brann is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Costner is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, with six-year tenures at each firm. He also maintains an investment advisory role with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual and institutional clients, offering diverse investment platforms and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.