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.

Kevin Brandel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Towson, Maryland. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor. Kevin focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families, emphasizing listening to clients to understand their goals and priorities. Kevin's expertise spans various client focus areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. His approach integrates thoughtful financial decision-making to provide clarity and confidence to his clients. He earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in finance and marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2013 and completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University in 2019. Kevin holds additional professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Kevin lives in Sykesville, Maryland with his wife, Kristen, and their two sons, Shane and Grant. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Adam Grzybowski is the Senior Resident Director of the Hunt Valley Merrill office, serving as a Senior Vice President. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2005, where he has led and coordinated office efforts while working directly with clients. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Adam began his career as a Financial Advisor at a large financial institution. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adam earned a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from The University of Baltimore. A native of the Baltimore area, Adam is married to Kristy, and they have three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

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.

Bryan Bosmans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and spent one year at Morgan Stanley prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of QuickStar Productions LLC. 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 employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Benjamen Pickett is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Point Breeze Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank, and Aberdeen Proving Grounds Federal Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

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.

Kenneth Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at MetLife Securities, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research-driven model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Gorman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and various other positions prior to entering the financial sector. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball referee for youth games through OneTeam Officiating LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Christopher Connolly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Daniel Cote is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Cetera Advisors LLC, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Douglas Schamburg Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he spent ten years at McCormick & Co. He is involved in community activities as a basketball commissioner and camp coach with the Fallston Recreation Council. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Matthew Emerson is a CFP® professional currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024. He has six years of industry experience, with prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Triad Advisors LLC, American Community Wealth Management, and Vantage Financial Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kayla Kastner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines for four years and has additional experience in mortgage services and healthcare. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mitchell Ford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his financial career, he is involved with Words of the Prophets, a cultural tribute to Rush, where he serves as a drummer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Charles Hurtt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hurtt is involved in tax preparation through business ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Anthony Patti Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held various roles including positions at Papa John’s and Target. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance and serves as a notary in Baltimore County, Maryland. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and a wrap program, and it also facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Alex Kongkraphun is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee and coach on a grassroots level. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with an array of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Kelley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Towson, Maryland. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage with access to alternative investments and multi-asset model portfolios.