Kristopher Ewers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Private Bank, Pro Grass LLC, Bradleys Wine and Spirits, and Shoprite. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Noor Bhatti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Bhatti worked in the service industry and held roles in education at Penn State Harrisburg, HACC, and Patapsco High School for The Center of The Arts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael Jones Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity, Avantax, Bank of America, Merrill, and Bluemount Financial. Outside of his advisory career, he operates Sonic Squirrel Productions, providing video editing and music composition services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ramon Resendiz Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2023 and previously held roles in education and training, including positions at the Community College of Baltimore County and the Lansdowne High Academy of Finance. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, delivering access to diverse products and services.

Thomas Bowman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade at Avantax Advisory Services and 35 years as president of Bowman & Company, CPA, PC. He serves on the board of directors and as treasurer for Small Business Awards Week, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to tailor plans, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Tyler Grabner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and Grabner Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other institutions through a large national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology.

Ian Frank is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following seven years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

David Schmelz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sean Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, he worked at Betamore and had a brief period of unemployment. Mc Elroy is involved with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of capital markets and investment products.

Andrew Heyman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Stephanie Kormanis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Kormanis Properties LLC, a business organization related to a condominium in Ocean City, Maryland. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Martin is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance broker for various carriers providing life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing analytical tools to deliver personalized recommendations within collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Ryan Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2024. He currently operates out of Hunt Valley, MD. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Nicholas Meinert is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Phillips Edison and Company, Lordstown Motors, and Siemens DISW. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Paul Taber is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, previously affiliated with National Planning Corporation and operating Taber Financial Services, LLC since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout troop in Jarrettsville, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides various investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, delivered via multiple platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jonathan Shimaitis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Luke Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial planning and investment management services to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Specific details about his experience, areas of expertise, education, credentials, and personal interests have not been provided.

Kelly Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a brief period working outside the financial sector in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes a structured discovery process and planning tools that employ Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Andrew Leedom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Leedom AR, LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Eli Ben Zev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in selling health insurance through the Maryland Health Exchange. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.