Charles Krick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its advisory process.

Stephen Metzger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 with a brief period at Commonwealth Financial Network and Blue Heron Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, Metzger teaches at Anne Arundel County Public Schools. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

James Gibson is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. Based in Baltimore, MD, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Ethan Wittner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Rite Way Valet since 2021. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Laura Van Wagenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ingrid Lamb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp for 24 years before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Outside of advisory work, she owns Bayview Financial Consulting LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service offering tailored retirement-income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice based on research, data, and proprietary tools.

Patrick Delaney is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Annapolis, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including ten years at IBN Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is president of M&D Financial Agency Inc., a company involved in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals, manages a multi-billion dollar asset base, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Allie Gamble Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. 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 investment strategies across various platforms.

Eric Silk is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD since 2009. He is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, and serves as co-trustee for a 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools.

Kevin Voelling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Bank. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

Larry Bloomer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 12 years and Uvest Financial Services Group for 5 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Sarah Kosmerl is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Tribe Cycle, Lyons & Sucher, and Hats and the Belfry. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sharrel Hohman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Clearbridge Investments, LLC, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kelly Granger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Yashar Gogerdchi is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Summit Financial Group and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member for the Triton Woods Community HOA and is involved in independent insurance and tax preparation activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion-dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

James Burris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Accenture LLP. Burris also spent time as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Ryan Sangster is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, PNC Investments, and PNC 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Trisha Thomas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Oyster Harbor Citizens Association, where she manages community communications and resident engagement. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Frank Sokola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2013. He provides financial advice and guidance to successful individuals and families, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Frank aims to assist clients in clarifying investment opportunities and understanding market conditions to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Wilkes University, where he also played college baseball. Frank is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is committed to delivering service supported by extensive resources that enable clients to explore financial strategies and pathways. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank grew up on a lake and enjoys spending time on the water. His personal interests include antiquing, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.