Connor Respass is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at T Rowe Price and academic positions at the University of Maryland Global Campus and McDaniel College. He also has ongoing involvement with JCC Owings Mills, a community organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Laura Diamond is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011 and has 18 years of experience with Meadowbrook Pool outside of her advisory role. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Frederick Casper Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a retail business called FCE Imaging in New Market, Maryland. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by committees to support advisors in delivering tailored retirement income advice.

Shawn Halsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, with over a decade spent at Merrill and its affiliates. He serves on the Board of Trustees and the Investment Committee of York College of Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of services including estate planning strategies and investment products.

Joseph O'Rourke is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously held roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and PNC Bank. O'Rourke’s background includes a variety of positions within major financial institutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Mark Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Lomax is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Stifel. He is based in Bel Air, MD. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Kyle Tosh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is a founding partner of Old Line Wealth Partners and serves as a board member of the Rising Sun Chamber of Commerce. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Zachary Mccaskill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2022 before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including capital markets operations and affiliated banking programs.

Silvia Tergas is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Robert Stankowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs supported by research, technology, and a broad platform of affiliated financial services.

Aaron Schmerling is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Schmerling is also involved with Steerpath Wealth, a business activity related to his work at LPL. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jeffrey Wasserman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. 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 financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Winnie Gebreyesus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of an online retail business in Baltimore, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Darius Lynch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he works as a bartender at Outback Steakhouse. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Kelbaugh is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Sarah Rosenthal is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She draws on her experience as a former small business owner and her professional background to assist clients in managing their financial futures with practical and tailored guidance. Sarah specializes in serving women, business owners, Gen X and Millennial families, and families with special needs loved ones, providing strategies aligned with their values and goals. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 professional and Chartered Special Needs Consultant4 designee, Sarah helps clients navigate complex financial decisions including family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, small business strategies, and special needs planning. She is a Personal Investment Advisor and emphasizes collaboration and clear communication to build lasting financial security and generational wealth. Sarah holds degrees from Towson University and Goucher College. She is involved in the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and participates in community organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Itineris Baltimore, Cavalier Rescue USA, and the Red Cross of Central Maryland. Her personal interests include hiking, knitting and crocheting, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

James Duffy IV is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years, Pruco Securities, LLC for 18 years, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for one year. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is involved with Frame Wealth Partners, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and the sale of insurance and investment-related products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Shari Winkelman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2014. 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 uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Beard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Stewartstown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is noted as an owner of a rental property business involved in property management. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products within a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.