Ian Frank is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, following seven years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through Schwab Wealth Advisory’s wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Cathy Whitestone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and the Morgan Stanley Services Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephanie Kormanis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as General Partner and Managing Member of Kormanis Properties LLC, a business related to a condominium in Ocean City, Maryland. 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, and various institutional investors.

Dawn Biedenkapp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including nine years with Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Jeremy Schwendeman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Angelena Hayes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique offerings like insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Cannon is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Ellicott City, MD. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Chesapeake Tax Services, LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized services, including municipal and public finance advisory.

Nicholas Meinert is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior work includes roles at the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Phillips Edison and Company, Lordstown Motors, and Siemens DISW. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

John Mele is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Marathon Horizon LLC, a real estate venture based in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market projections to support financial plans, which clients are responsible for implementing.

Frank Carbone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent one year at Howard 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Aaron Shapo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience working with Communities First Inc. and the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. He also held various roles during his time at Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Dennis Parlante is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2024 and previously spent 15 years at Charles Schwab. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Angela Kuzmeskus is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Tower FCU, where she has been since 2005. Kuzmeskus is also involved with Tower Wealth Management, a business related to her LPL activities. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Eli Ben Zev is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. He is involved part-time in selling health insurance through the Maryland Health Exchange and acts in a fiduciary capacity for individual clients. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michelle Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Baylee Gray is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting individuals, families, and business owners with financial strategies focused on investing, retirement, and long-term planning. She emphasizes building trust and meaningful relationships with clients to understand their priorities and develop practical approaches to wealth management. Prior to her career in financial advising, Baylee worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), where she gained skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and maintaining composure under pressure. She then spent several years supporting high-performing advisory teams, acquiring experience in investment management, financial planning, and client service. This background informs her straightforward and personalized approach to financial decision-making. Baylee holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and an MBA from the Louisiana State University System. She has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, she is involved with the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Max Hoffman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Zouhair Tahri is a financial professional at Cetera with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65. He previously worked at DXC Technology and Xerox and has five years of experience managing Tahri CPA PLLC, a tax and accounting firm. Cetera operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Sarah White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price, Merrill, and Guidehouse/Grant Thornton prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kent Jasperse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, following five years at Equity Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.