Ethan Buda is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Interstate Management Company, and several hospitality and investment-related businesses. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry with firms such as Atlas Restaurant Group and World of Beer. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michele Burch Lippincott is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sueann Griffin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Tafari Surgeon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping business owners, employees, families, and friends achieve their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Tafari employs a disciplined wealth management approach grounded in transparent and consistent communication, acting in a fiduciary capacity to provide clients with reliable stewardship as they pursue their long-term goals. Tafari holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his studies in Computer Science and Information Security at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He earned his high school diploma from John Jay High School. Raised in New York City and later relocating to Maryland, Tafari balances his professional role with active community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as Helping Up Mission and Junior Achievement. In his free time, he engages in a variety of personal interests including coaching and training in sports like basketball, boxing, and soccer, as well as music, painting, reading, running, and traveling. Family plays a central role in his life, and he stays informed on history and current events to remain solutions-driven during periods of market volatility.

Brian Lutz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Scott Svensen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, Alps Fund Services, Oppenheimerfunds Distributor Inc, and Janus Management Holdings Corp. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Eric Walker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Most recently, he has worked in a private banking capacity since 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering comprehensive planning without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Amanda Jean Maulone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles in hospitality and education, including positions at Hunt Valley Country Club, Embassy Suites, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Hilton Hotels, and Towson University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analysis tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Adrian Albidress II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Securities LLC and has been involved with the Albidress-Sanderson Agency, Inc. for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services and is an author. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Jizi Dai is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Dai worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America between 2016 and 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Dennin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 1991 to 2006. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and research.

Ryan Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centaurus Financial Inc. and Cola Wealth Advisors, each for one year. Outside of finance, he has been involved as a coach with Maryland Youth Sports Officials since 2022. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Robert Declement is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Junior Achievement-Central Maryland, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing young people for economic success. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Dupont is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investor Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. He is also the owner of Bay Country Consulting, a business process consulting firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers specialized planning services, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Daniel Reilly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 21 years at Thornburg Securities Corporation. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

David Wassel is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and H. Beck, Inc., and he has maintained a relationship with Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Summer Financial, Inc., which involves life, disability, and health insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating risk tolerance assessments and various managed account strategies.

Zach Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors and has a background that includes educational roles at Virginia Tech and DeMatha Catholic High School. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Big Bean for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Edward Wight Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 1999, he has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he brokers various insurance products including life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual 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 seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical software.

Amy Mc Elhose is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author of the book *Didi—The Life and Death of a Hidden Artist*. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Avi Greenlinger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Greenlinger serves on the boards of several Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations, including Jewish Educational Services and the Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and custody.