Patrick Vaughan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 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, institutional clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gavin Potterfield is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Louisville, Delta Financial Advisors, and Humana Inc. Outside of financial services, he has experience working in the hospitality sector at Hightopps Bar and Grille. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Ghee is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2022. Prior to this, he held positions at Amazon, Family Dollar, Giant, Safeway, and New Town High School. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio implementation methods, including strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-aware strategies.

Joseph Boddiford III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He volunteers with the James V McMahan Commission on Veterans Affairs, coordinating veteran community activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Dennis Facius is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Facius is also involved in managing Retirement Plan Solutions, LLC and Strategic Financial Services. 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 solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Lanser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a range of investment products.

Guy Anderson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent and is involved with INOVA Financial Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Frederick Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Katalin Jambor is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life and Casualty, and Noushig, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with discretionary authority for certain programs and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Joseph Mondell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James, T. Rowe Price, and Cavanal Hill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, including The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, League of Dreams, and Katz Music Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Clayton Ulman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, following a two-year tenure at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including disability, health, long-term care, and life insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ferdinand Fiastro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Fiastro maintains an active insurance agent role, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jeffrey Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kristopher Ewers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Private Bank and operating Pro Grass LLC. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various channels including direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Noor Bhatti is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Noor has also been involved in educational roles at Penn State Harrisburg, HACC, and Patapsco High School for the Center of the Arts. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education at the Community College of Baltimore County, Lansdowne High Academy of Finance, and Lakeland Elementary Middle School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investment, LLC, Grabner Financial, and T. Rowe Price. He is also involved with Grabner Financial, a separate business focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 wide range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, supported by advanced operational tools and multiple affiliated financial offerings.

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.