Stephen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, Charles Schwab since 2022, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Michael Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Compass Group USA, Inc. and Avendra, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Darlington III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Raymond James in 2021. He also serves as CEO of Seahawk Investments LLC, a company established primarily for managing business expenses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analysis, with a distinctive focus on non-discretionary advisory services.

Husnain Bashir is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience before joining the firm. His work history includes service in the United States Marine Corps from 2019 to 2025 and roles at E-ISG Asset Intelligence and Pizza Bolis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Symonds is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years. Symonds maintains business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Case is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2012 to 2024. In addition to his advisory work, he is affiliated with MAC84, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Anne Fink is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Fink serves as a trustee and co-trustee for several trusts and is a member of the investment committee for the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, overseeing the performance of their investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for both individual 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 provides services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Long & Foster, and Kline Capital Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a soccer referee since 1999. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Liguori is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is the CEO of Liguori Financial LLC, a separate business entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored financial plans.

Michelle Mullinix is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Mullinix also provides client and account support as a registered assistant with Fuchs Financial, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and corporate investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Sean Buoye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Timonium, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Katherine Michaud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has been involved in community and academic roles, including positions at the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Catholic University of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of advisory and brokerage capacities.

Daniel Otakie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients, including affluent families, professionals, and business owners, to provide goals-based wealth management and retirement planning strategies. Working alongside his business partner and a team of specialists, he delivers customized advice and a disciplined investing approach to help clients optimize their financial resources. Since entering the financial services industry in 2005 and joining Merrill in 2008, Daniel has developed expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Maryland. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has been involved with the American Heart Association as a Fundraising Coordinator and Team Coach from 2009 to 2020. He also enjoys hiking, music, reading, and watching movies.

Jason Hicks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gary Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Catonsville, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Wright worked for Janney Montgomery Scott for 14 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Johnson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging internal research and external partnerships across a range of investment strategies.

Jeffrey Black is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge since 2007 and also serves as president of The Legacy Group, Inc., which provides consulting services to nonprofits. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Fred Crozier is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary, comprehensive financial planning and firm-sponsored investment programs.

Jesse Leblanc is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on wealth management for sports and entertainment professionals. He specializes in tailoring financial planning and portfolio strategies to athletes, entertainers, and other professionals in these fields. His expertise includes investment advice and financial planning for athletes and entertainers, art financing and custom lending through Bank of America, employer benefits and retirement plan consulting, Rule 144 executive and equity services, and 1031 exchanges involving replacement property alternatives. Jesse holds multiple professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York. Jesse is active in professional organizations such as Maryland Nonprofits and US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He also dedicates time to community involvement through volunteering with Business Volunteers Maryland and World Relief. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys golfing, music, reading, and running.

Alpha Korngor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously at Merrill from 2011 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers diverse investment and institutional services.