Lissa Collins is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jia Jia Zhu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of solutions including discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and alternative product distribution.

Kevin Stone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Comerica Bank, and United Heritage Credit Union. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christian Pardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill Lynch. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Mcdonell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024 after roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2024 and has experience in consulting and media-related positions earlier in his career. He also owns McDonell Capital Group LLC, a financial-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm delivers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Alex Arter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex works with clients to assess their current financial standing and collaboratively develop plans to help them move forward with confidence. Alex has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022), gaining experience across various facets of financial consulting and client management. Outside of work, Alex enjoys baseball, comedy, exploring different cuisines, hiking, snowboarding, and has a background related to military service.

Sean Monaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Fireproofing, and Genesis Healthcare. Based in Baltimore, MD, he has been with Merrill since 2022. 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 accounts.

Jenienne Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 15 years at M&T Securities and two years at Merrill. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of advisory strategies with substantial operational and research resources.

Levi Bean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years. Outside of finance, he coaches a youth ice hockey team in York, Pennsylvania. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple custodial and program arrangements.

Mark Schulze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and has prior experience at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Alan Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

John Gibson Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at M&T Securities, UBS Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, and Fulton Bank. He is also commissioned as a notary in Annapolis, MD. 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 utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies and supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with technology and operational resources.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to tailor investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Charisma Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with NewLuc DMV LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Colleen Schuler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Fulton Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services, alongside managing his own CPA and financial planning practices since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Columbia Pro Cantare, a nonprofit community choral organization, and the Conscious Business Association of Maryland, a nonprofit focused on business leadership education. 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 consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Austin Miller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Vicus Capital, Partners Financial Group, Penn Mutual, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in his family's farm business for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Jordan Braverman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His prior experience includes positions at James Madison University and involvement with La Food Marketa. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers access to both firm-offered and third-party advisory programs.