Joseph Mondell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James, T. Rowe Price, and Cavanal Hill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, including The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, League of Dreams, and Katz Music Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Clayton Ulman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, following a two-year tenure at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including disability, health, long-term care, and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Megan Mohr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stepstone Group and Market on Main. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeffrey Harris is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kristopher Ewers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Private Bank and in several other roles across different industries. 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, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Laura Michael is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for six years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Thomas Bowman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade at Avantax Advisory Services and 35 years as president of Bowman & Company, CPA, PC. He serves on the board of directors and as treasurer for Small Business Awards Week, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to tailor plans, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Tyler Grabner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investment, LLC, Grabner Financial, and T. Rowe Price. He is also involved with Grabner Financial, a separate business focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, supported by advanced operational tools and multiple affiliated financial offerings.

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.

Schimri Yoyo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, Schimri partners with clients to help them identify opportunities and progress toward their financial goals, focusing on simplifying investing through education and empowerment. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Schimri held positions as a Financial Planner at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Advisor at Delaware Valley Advisors from 2018 to 2019, and a Registered Representative at Foresters Financial from 2016 to 2018. Schimri holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Schimri has interests in football, movies, music, reading, and writing.

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.

Eric Graffe Ostos is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant in 2024 and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Eric was a Financial Adviser at Edward Jones Investments from 2019 to 2021. His professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, focusing on creating tailored financial plans that align with clients' unique goals and aspirations. Eric aims to simplify financial concepts and empower clients to feel optimistic about their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in art, soccer, and traveling.

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.