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.

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.

Anthony Viglucci is a financial advisor with Stifel in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and the use of proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Morgan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 33 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Morgan is involved with The Morgan Family Foundation, which raises funds for dyslexic schools and programs in Maryland, and serves on the board of a non-profit focused on dyslexia tutoring. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager programs.

David Solomon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside his advisory role, Solomon serves on the board of The Lucky Duck Foundation, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Sueann Griffin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Jasmine Stone Lemus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Denny Aguilar is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and Citibank. Merrill 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 institutional investors.

Pamela Nehemia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Marriotsville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at the Stoler Early Learning Center and time spent as a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, with recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Brian Lutz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Ravindra Dixit is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a consulting business, Mana Consulting Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Parul Verma is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, having previously worked at Commerce Bank and Capital One Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kate Mbonu is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized plans to meet their unique needs, emphasizing strong client relationships based on trust and reliability. Prior to this, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and was a Financial Advisor at Cetera Investment Services LLC from 2019 to 2021. From 1998 to 2016, she was Branch Manager at Chevy Chase Bank LLC. Kate holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, music, and singing.