Stephanie Kormanis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member and general partner of Kormanis Properties LLC, a business related to a condominium in Ocean City, Maryland. 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 accounts.

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.

Jeremy Schwendeman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing 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 supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Nicholas Meinert is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Phillips Edison and Company, Lordstown Motors, and Siemens DISW. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

John Mele is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Marathon Horizon LLC, a real estate venture based in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market projections to support financial plans, which clients are responsible for implementing.

Frank Carbone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent one year at Howard Bank. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Dennis Parlante is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2024 and previously spent 15 years at Charles Schwab. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Michelle Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Baylee Gray is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting individuals, families, and business owners with financial strategies focused on investing, retirement, and long-term planning. She emphasizes building trust and meaningful relationships with clients to understand their priorities and develop practical approaches to wealth management. Prior to her career in financial advising, Baylee worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), where she gained skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and maintaining composure under pressure. She then spent several years supporting high-performing advisory teams, acquiring experience in investment management, financial planning, and client service. This background informs her straightforward and personalized approach to financial decision-making. Baylee holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and an MBA from the Louisiana State University System. She has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, she is involved with the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Max Hoffman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Zouhair Tahri is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and entering his first year in the industry. He also serves as the managing director of Tahri CPA PLLC, a tax and accounting firm he has led since 2021. Prior to his current roles, he worked in technology firms including DXC Technology and Xerox. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base from individuals to institutional accounts, offering a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Sarah White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price, Merrill, and Guidehouse/Grant Thornton prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Anthony Viglucci is a financial advisor with Stifel in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and the use of proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Morgan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 33 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Morgan is involved with The Morgan Family Foundation, which raises funds for dyslexic schools and programs in Maryland, and serves on the board of a non-profit focused on dyslexia tutoring. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager programs.

Sueann Griffin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of artificial intelligence.

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.

Amanda Jean Maulone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles in hospitality and education, including positions at Hunt Valley Country Club, Embassy Suites, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Hilton Hotels, and Towson University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analysis tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Jizi Dai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Dai worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America between 2016 and 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.