Kimberly Amend is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

Alan Culiner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Stephen Solecki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Avalon, New Jersey, with other family members. 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.

Gabrielle Schmidt is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with Financial Consultants to support clients in achieving their financial goals. She focuses on understanding each client individually to foster a unique relationship within the team. In 2022, Gabrielle worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys spending time at the beach, participating in social events with friends, skiing, and traveling.

John Troy is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Primerica Advisors, Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, United Capital Financial Advisers, and Girard Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software tools.

Patrick Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments, Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, Taylor is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment solutions.

Ana Geller is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Cedric Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed in the automotive industry. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Nudelman is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors. He is also the owner of Nudelman & Associates CPA’s LLC, providing accounting and tax services, and Columbia Financial Advisors, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Amanda Nickoles is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Capital One Bank for ten years before joining Merrill in 2018. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Karen Burkhart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, and USAA financial planning services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Devon Gluck is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and Maller Wealth Advisors for one year. Gluck is also the owner and agent of Maller Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he offers a range of insurance products including health, life, and disability insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers both advisory and brokerage services across various programs.

Ethan Needles is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and DEXSTA Federal Credit Union. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Verdence Capital Advisors, Camden Property Trust, and Virginia Tech. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary approach, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Daniel Anderson is a Series 66-registered advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Powell is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees support for associates and clients in the Towson territory. He has held this leadership role since 2011, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals and supporting his team's development. Mr. Powell's career spans over two decades in the financial services industry, with previous roles at Fidelity Investments including Assistant Branch Office Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple positions at T. Rowe Price, such as Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Investment Counselor, and Investment Services Representative. His experience encompasses branch management and investment counseling. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jason Powell enjoys biking, camping, skiing, and participating in family activities. He is also involved in volunteering in his community.

D. Clarke Browne is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has focused his practice on assisting corporate executives, business owners, wealthy families, and retirees, while also providing fiduciary services for corporate retirement plans. Clarke’s approach begins with developing a comprehensive financial strategy grounded in personal balance sheet and cash flow analysis, followed by customized investment strategies that balance potential returns and risk. He emphasizes ongoing client reviews to account for market fluctuations and life changes impacting financial goals. Clarke has worked in the financial services industry since 2008. His expertise includes corporate executive services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. He supports plan sponsors with fee evaluation, investment selection, plan design, and employee education related to corporate retirement plans. Clarke holds several professional certifications: Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). The CPWA® and CIMA® certifications were completed in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, respectively. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Augsburg College and a Master of Business Administration from Montreat College. Clarke also holds a master's degree from Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, running, and spending time with his family.

Lisa Vetter is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009 and previously spent six years at Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment resources.

Joshua Greenwald is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined the firm in 2023 following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and an earlier tenure at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the Helmsley Court Neighborhood Improvement Association in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides customized investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trustee products.

Michael Levin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and a range of investment strategies across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.