Matthew Tew is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Howard County Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Omar Jennings IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mt Airy, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, including its predecessor AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of a non-investment-related business entity, HUDSON THOMAS LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Patrick Hutchinson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Severn Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a broad array of investment options.

Raymond Sutton is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles outside finance, such as at Turf Valley Resort and multiple educational organizations. He has been involved with the Elkridge Youth Organization for eight years. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions.

Mark Blackmer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for nine years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Dinka is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Khalila Taji Brokos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including M&T Securities and Charles Schwab. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Amber Rizer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to an extensive suite of financial products and services beyond typical advisory offerings.

Rachel Rivera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, she worked at Henry J. Austin Health Center and has been involved with RWJBH Behavioral Health since 2013. Rivera serves as Committee Chair for Equity and Inclusion at the Financial Therapy Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment programs and strategies.

Kaitlyn Manning is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, Massmutual, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Paul Fallace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Paul operates a lacrosse coaching and clinic business focused on youth skills training. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Thomas Wetzler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Investment Committee of the Pickersgill Retirement Community, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and models to support their investment strategies.

Megan Mohr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stepstone Group and Market on Main. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Patrick Wilbert is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and was previously with Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Wilbert is also a partner at Premier Planning Wealth Management and serves as an insurance specialist offering life, health, and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Laura Michael is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for six years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Osborne Christensen Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation starting in 1977. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Delmarva Senior Care, a non-investment-related employment role. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Alana Keeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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.

Cathy Whitestone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and the Morgan Stanley Services Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Schimri Yoyo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, Schimri partners with clients to help them identify opportunities and progress toward their financial goals, focusing on simplifying investing through education and empowerment. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Schimri held positions as a Financial Planner at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Advisor at Delaware Valley Advisors from 2018 to 2019, and a Registered Representative at Foresters Financial from 2016 to 2018. Schimri holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Schimri has interests in football, movies, music, reading, and writing.

Dawn Biedenkapp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including nine years with Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.