Joel Margolis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009. 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 financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Kenneth Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 49 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He is also a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brian Gorman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Gorman serves as a basketball referee for elementary school games through OneTeam Officiating LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates a broad range of products and services as part of Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Brian Gracie is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and agent of Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, offering various insurance products including group benefits and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and provides integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

John Cahill IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Firefighter II and driver with the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Christopher Connolly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in wealth management operations under his own business name and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Daniel Cote is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Douglas Schamburg Jr. is a financial professional with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously spent ten years with McCormick & Co. Outside of his professional work, he volunteers as a basketball commissioner and camp coach with the Fallston Recreation Council. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by LPL’s research and model portfolios.

Daniel Newell is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously spent nine years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Newell also serves as a personal representative for a non-family trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Emerson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Triad Advisors LLC. Emerson’s background also includes work in dining services and university employment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options along with model portfolios and research support.

George Smith III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1985. George holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Bel Air Senior High and pursued further studies at Harford Community College, The Johns Hopkins University, and the College of Financial Planning. George brings longstanding experience to his role, having grown up in Harford County and attended local public schools. Outside of his professional duties, George enjoys decoy collecting, sport fishing, and traveling. He resides in Churchville, Maryland, and has two adult daughters.

Stacey Hampton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Healthcare Access Maryland and PFSI Investment Inc., alongside her ongoing tenure with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a clinical supervisor for All Walks of Life in Baltimore. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while utilizing a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Kelly Alcala is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 uses a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Charles Hurtt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hurtt is involved in tax preparation through business ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Cynthia Hutchins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she participates annually in a collaborative with the University of Southern California focused on financial and workplace security resources for family caregivers. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Anthony Patti Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cockeysville, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and joined the firm in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions at Papa John's, Target, and Little Caesars, as well as an academic background at Towson University and Calvert Hall College High School. He is also a commissioned notary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment and insurance products through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists to deliver investment advice.

Alex Kongkraphun is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and is currently based in Hunt Valley, MD. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a grassroots soccer referee and coach. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and governmental entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and portfolio recommendations.

David Kelley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Towson, Maryland. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage with access to alternative investments and multi-asset model portfolios.

Marcus Aiello is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. Marcus has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base through wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional services, offering a range of firm-sponsored programs and consulting capabilities.