Robert Chapman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Grodsky is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Carmichael & Associates Inc., and AFC Asset Management Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Palumbo Financial & Tax Services LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services alongside financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and various program structures, supporting both model portfolios and bespoke investment strategies.

Gregory Sherwell is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Karen Wright is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2013, following nine years at Truist Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for a discount alternative energy and gas provider. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party advisers and sub-advisors, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Wendy Piniecki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent contractor in a sales position for a women-only company focused on in-home sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and offers services that incorporate global investment research and scenario modeling.

Michael Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses 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 from 2000 to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory support without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Ejner Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and has also worked at Prudential Securities since 1981. Outside of advising, he serves as a director at K Bank in Baltimore and is on the board of Chartwell Golf & Country Club, a private non-profit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans, offering fiduciary financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Kenton Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at General Solar Corporation for nine years and had a role at Golds Gym from 2018 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Vanessa Fernandez Salazar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is an employee at The Cheesecake Factory in Towson, Maryland, where she works as a front-of-house team member. 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 offers a range of services supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brian Stamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cockeysville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at PNC Investments for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Christopher Gable is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and structured financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Denise Adah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lanham, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior career includes 16 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and roles at Avantax and CUSO Financial Services. She is also involved with NASA Federal Credit Union, where she offers investment services through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a wide range of investment options.

Jeffrey Tindall is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Bush III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience, all with LPL. He is also involved with BD Wealth Management, LLC, a separate investment-related business affiliated with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Rumana Tarin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping affluent individuals and families with services including corporate executive support, education planning, equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, and tax minimization. Rumana holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stony Brook University and an Associate's Degree from Briarcliffe College. She has also completed advanced financial planning coursework at the College for Financial Planning. Her professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) certifications. She is a member of the Bank of America Long Island Regional Council. Rumana is actively involved in the special needs community through her work with Autism Speaks. She brings her fluency in English, Persian, and Spanish to her practice. Outside of work, Rumana enjoys music, fitness, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Alexander Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC for five years. He also operated Laker Central Podcast LLC for one year. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Arnoldo Lezama is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and previously worked in non-financial roles including at Mercedes-Benz of Hunt Valley and Laureate Education Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a general partner and managing member of an LLC that provides HR consulting services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 utilizing a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lionel Desbordes II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jessica Chicorelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she spent 15 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Katherine Heisler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2017, with prior experience at KCD Financial, Inc. and Freedom Investors Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly as well as through corporate financial planning agreements.