James Burris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Bryan Karsner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and BRK Financial, LLC, which he owns. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth tee ball, baseball, and soccer teams in Severna Park, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and supports multiple portfolio management approaches including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Ryan Sangster is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, PNC Investments, and PNC Bank. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Trisha Thomas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Oyster Harbor Citizens Association, where she manages community communications and resident engagement. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

J. Brady Grygrowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Ameriprise for one year. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and proprietary solutions, focusing on client information gathering, risk assessment, and tailored investment implementation.

Frank Sokola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2013. He provides financial advice and guidance to successful individuals and families, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Frank aims to assist clients in clarifying investment opportunities and understanding market conditions to help them pursue their financial goals. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Wilkes University, where he also played college baseball. Frank is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is committed to delivering service supported by extensive resources that enable clients to explore financial strategies and pathways. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank grew up on a lake and enjoys spending time on the water. His personal interests include antiquing, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, running, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Harry Spar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Pavel Petrash is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at T Rowe Price and PNC Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial consultation to clients at Fulton Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Humberto De Luigi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Susquehanna Farms, an alpaca breeding business in Maryland. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, incorporating proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including custody, underwriting, and capital markets operations.

Jalisa Beckwith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley and has held prior roles at T. Rowe Price, Bank of America, Merrill, and Senior Helpers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and extensive resources.

Christopher Sadowski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Arbutus Community Association and umpires softball games in Maryland. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Michael Belfiore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Cornerstone Loft & Grill, Sun Automation Group, and South River Landscapes LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Brendan O'Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He operates an additional business entity named Old Irish Guys Financial related to his LPL advisory practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Kevin Cotherman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of directors for Hope Connections, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Frank Hughes Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and M&T Bank. He is based in Baltimore, MD. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Mary Tacka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and FS & HG. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with proprietary research, technology tools, and a broad range of service offerings.

Michael Ward is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025, following a 41-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and agent at Stonebridge Advisors, Inc., where he offers various insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services.

Joshua Helfand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes proprietary planning tools and market simulations.

Barbara Maloni is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012 and was co-owner of Bmore Licks, an ice cream store in Baltimore, from 2017 to 2024. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios constructed through a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Walter Crowell Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2017. Crowell was previously a passive owner of a small private organization, Classic Colonial Reproductions LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment goals.