Craig Lestner is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. He also serves as an independent insurance agent and is a committee member of the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of Financial Professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Rodas Mekonnen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at the University of Maryland and Designer Brands Inc./Designer Shoe Warehouse. Outside of finance, he co-owned a retail business, Tutu Hat Shop, from 2021 to 2023. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karl Porter is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, affiliated with The Pearce Group. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. Karl holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of The Investments & Wealth Institute™ and the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). Karl's expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He has extensive experience also from an earlier career in the real estate industry. He earned a Bachelor's degree from College of the Atlantic and attended Boston University. Additionally, Karl has worked as a researcher for The Smithsonian Institution. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include boating, fishing, football, reading, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Khloe Adams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has held roles outside finance, including positions at Under Armour, Stevenson University, and Tiki Lee's Dock Bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include coordinated planning conversations and scenario modeling.

Aaron Kelly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024 after nine years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Joshua Ernest is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining his current firm in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Reefer Madness, LLC, a business involved in the sale of live coral reef animals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

Christopher Hutson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and involvement with various organizations such as SemaConnect Inc and Towson University. Outside of his advisory role, Hutson is co-founder of Moments Captured LLC, an art and culture venture, and a partner at Afternoon Delight LLC, an online retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and offering investment services through its extensive network of advisors.

Jacqueline Jones is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, having joined in 2024, and previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Jones is also active as a financial advisor at Kinnect Advisors and holds a role as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Tasha Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she spent two decades at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Monica Brown is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked for 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches group exercise classes at the YMCA of Central Maryland. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a wide range of investment programs and strategies.

Holly Tilford is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Tilford serves on the Investment Committee of the Thomas J O’Neill Catholic Health Care Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Wendy Franklin Bayley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including ClearPlan Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Marks Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Simon Moore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at the Naval Academy Golf Association and the Naval Academy AA&F. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with the Naval Academy Golf Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Hans is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group. In this role, he leverages over 150 years of combined group experience to assist clients in maximizing their net worth through tailored financial strategies that aim to achieve meaningful goals with minimal risk. Tyler focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management services, including family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2014, Tyler has developed expertise in retirement cash flow planning, multi-generational legacy planning, liquidity management, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, prioritizing the Client Experience Standard by understanding each client's unique objectives and aspirations to provide personalized recommendations and coordinate appropriate specialists as required. Tyler holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications from Elon University. Outside of his professional work, Tyler resides in Olney, Maryland, with his wife, Kristen, and their two sons, Brady and Riley. He enjoys golfing and is also interested in football, ice hockey, and traveling.

Mark Felder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Second Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kurt Overton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, with earlier roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Ethics Panel for Baltimore City Public Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Scott Canuel is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in Baltimore, MD. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2018, he worked at PNC Wealth Management for 17 years. He serves as a trustee for the Ronald McDonald House of Maryland and the University of Maryland at Baltimore. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Enver Majid is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2014. Majid holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Domenic Saraceno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized advisory program that offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and employs a non-discretionary structure with client decision-making authority.

Eric Walton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Johns Hopkins Radiology. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.