Laura Van Wagenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Ring is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Pikesville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors during a shared period from 1999 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with his local condominium association and serves as power of attorney and estate executor for family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients with suitable investment models and discretionary managers.

Nathan Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to serve its clients.

Allie Gamble Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Janney Montgomery Scott. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms.

Michael Kilduff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, M&T Securities, Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, and other firms. Outside of his advisory career, he was involved with Manor Renovations for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG framework in its recommendations.

Jonathan Dickey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in agricultural ventures and serves on the board of a nonprofit horse rescue organization, as well as on the board and audit committee of a regional bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Larry Bloomer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 12 years and Uvest Financial Services Group for 5 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Sharrel Hohman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Clearbridge Investments, LLC, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kelly Granger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Alexander Rice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various positions in retail and hospitality. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of representatives and third-party asset managers, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and other investment options.

James Burris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Accenture LLP. Burris also spent time as a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

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.

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.

Christina Foster is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Sand Cay Homeowners Association and owns CFF, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Harry Spar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. He worked with Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

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.

Bryan Quackenbush is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of a homeowner’s association in Eldersburg, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support clients' financial goals.

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 financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Arbutus Community Association and works as a softball umpire in Maryland. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple custodians and platforms.