Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, Hyatte spent 27 years at Bank of America and also worked at Certainty Home Lending. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Zink is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Angela Harper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Randallstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Nicholas Moon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence. Nicholas focuses on building long-term relationships founded on trust, communication, and personalized advice. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Nicholas began his career as a Financial Auditor at Baker Tilly and later worked as a Corporate Finance Consultant at Deloitte. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving. As a Merrill Financial Advisor, he works one-on-one with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice and adapting plans as situations change. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting from Elon University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He speaks English and Korean and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, hiking, music, running marathons, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Michael Cammarata is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a client healthcare consulting business operated jointly with his wife and coordinates age group activities related to updating game scores on a website. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a collaborative approach that includes the use of firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning programs.

Connor Rebele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Vineyard Vines and Champion Teamwear. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Alena Baranova is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2023, previously spending six years at T. Rowe Price. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser, integrating institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Leigh Ritchey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Ritchey serves as Director of Young Professionals for the Baltimore Chapter Society of Financial Service Professionals. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and multiple program options, leveraging its large scale and affiliate network.

Joseph Bouffard Jr. is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2007, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise a diverse range of investment vehicles, including model portfolios and multi-manager funds.

George Fuscsick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 25 years, as well as leading Grove Point Investments and Grove Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Fuscsick is involved with the Hagerstown Fire Department and serves as a board member of the Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company; he is also engaged in firearm training and owns a related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a diverse investment approach utilizing both strategic and tactical allocations.

Diane Bark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and its predecessor, LINSCO Private Ledger Corp, since 2001. Bark serves on the board of St. Joseph's Hospital and works as a personal support person for Forward Visions, both nonprofit roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of investment options and utilizes advanced research and operational tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Roger Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2022, and at Lake Placid Marketing LLC from 2012 to 2017. Feldman is also a committee member of the Maryland Association of General Contractors, where he assists in fundraising for charitable events. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Charles Leapley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent licensed insurance agent and owns a commercial real estate investment as a sole proprietor. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large multi-advisor platform.

Max Hyatt serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His approach involves building personalized strategies by focusing on what matters most to clients and providing ongoing guidance for investing, retirement planning, and managing life’s unexpected turns. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, Max entered the financial wealth management industry, where he advises individuals, families, and business owners through complex financial decisions. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He and his team deliver comprehensive, tax-efficient planning by coordinating investments, tax strategy, lending, and cash flow decisions to assist clients with long-term goals, including through liquidity events like business sales and equity compensation. Max holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys activities such as boating, football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Schekeeb Sidiqi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in real estate with TTR Sotheby's International Realty and BNI Realty. He is also an instructor of German at the German International School Washington DC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a large network of advisors and uses research and analytics to support its investment evaluations while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Graham Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of York Realty Partners Investors LLC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, SMA programs, and a variety of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

John Cantrell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior experience at Bank of America and Alertus Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Jeffrey Hilwig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a position at Quick & Reilly, Inc. from 2002 to 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Christian Harvey is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc for 36 years, followed by roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Since 2022, he has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. The DDK Group, where he works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice and serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client needs.

Thomas Howes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Vintage Financial Partners and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his finance career, he was employed at Potomac Pizza and taught at Winston Churchill High School. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver a range of advisory models and fiduciary services.