Katherine Knapp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 22 years of experience to her role. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, retirement income planning, and addressing the unique financial needs of women. Katherine emphasizes a personalized approach to financial advising, collaborating with clients to identify their priorities and create tailored plans that align with their long-term goals. Her expertise extends beyond investment management to include guiding clients through the complexities of life changes and financial transitions. Katherine focuses on key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, assisting clients in navigating these areas while maintaining clarity and direction. Katherine holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an Accredited Certificate from Chesapeake College. Outside of her professional work, Katherine enjoys boating, hiking, running, and spending time with her family, particularly at her vacation home near Deep Creek Lake.

David Gough is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He operates a business under the name Compass Wealth Strategies, LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Aaron Gabrielian is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at MFP Strategies and Morgan Stanley. He holds board positions with several local organizations, including the Mid-Shore Community Foundation and University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, where he chairs the Finance Committee. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party managers and offers access to alternative investments alongside integrated lending and cash management solutions.

Victor Roy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 1998, with a tenure at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Roy serves as a board member of the Brian Westbrook Foundation, an education-focused nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Blake Saulsbury is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the restaurant industry, including at Tiger Lily Restaurant and Docs Sunset Grille. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered 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, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Robert Moreland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012 and previously held positions at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, M&T Securities, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 6% owner of Indiantown Farm Inc., involved in farming activities in Chaptico, 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Hanah Rumpler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has additional work experience as a part-time bookkeeper and food policy consultant at Food Directions, her mother's company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research-driven investment approaches and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Jullie is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Signator Investors, along with operating his own firm, Jullie & Associates, PA, since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved with the Cutler Bay Sports Association as a softball coach and manager. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports various investment strategies through its multi-advisor platform.

James Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 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 individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

James Mc Cleery is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Easton, Maryland, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a distinctive operational structure integrating advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

John Elmes III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and RSM US LLP, among other roles. Prior to his finance career, he was employed at Annapolis Boat Sales and Golf Galaxy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

John Mead is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for six years and has held roles outside finance, including ownership of The County Cork Wine Pub. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a range of separately managed account strategies and leverages internal research and technology in its advisory process.

Lee Bollhorst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally plays in a band on weekends. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Taylan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. 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 uses structured planning tools and market simulations to support its advisory services.

Robert Bennett Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014. His previous experience includes a three-year tenure at Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Jeffrey Mckee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. Prior to that, he was associated with Home Savings of America starting in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and provides services that include managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Mullaney is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and CBIZ Financial Solutions, Inc. Mullaney is also a CPA who provides tax planning and tax preparation services for many of his wealth management clients. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Stephen Root is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a broad range of financial products and services through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Kate Kraus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Easton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2010 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with The Masthead At Pier St. since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using proprietary tools and serves clients through a range of investment and planning strategies.

Elizabeth Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.