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.

Brian Martin is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance broker for various carriers providing life, health, fixed annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing analytical tools to deliver personalized recommendations within collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Ryan Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2024. He currently operates out of Hunt Valley, MD. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

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 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial and estate planning supported by structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities.

Paula Gay is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 22 years before joining RBC in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, emphasizing customizable portfolio management and integrated capital-markets capabilities.

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.

Jonathan Shimaitis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients offering a wide 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.

Victoria Webster is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation. She has been in the industry since 2016, with prior experience at Merrill, SunTrust, and Fulton Financial Corporation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Luke Smith is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial planning and investment management services to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Specific details about his experience, areas of expertise, education, credentials, and personal interests have not been provided.

Kelly Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a brief period working outside the financial sector in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes a structured discovery process and planning tools that employ Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Melissa Mullan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010 and is also associated with Harford Financial Group, where she has served as an independent insurance agent and holds a secretary role. Additionally, she serves on the finance committee of St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with features aimed at supporting advisor business relationships and compliance.

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.

Andrew Leedom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sparks, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Leedom AR, LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eli Ben Zev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in selling health insurance through the Maryland Health Exchange. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized financial planning and wealth management strategies. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to make informed financial decisions that align with their long-term goals. Her areas of focus include family wealth management, personal retirement planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Prior to her career in finance, Baylee served as an Emergency Medical Technician, an experience that contributed to her service-first mindset and ability to navigate complex situations calmly and thoughtfully. She has several years of experience supporting advisory teams and developing expertise in investment management, financial planning, and client service. Baylee is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Baylee holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and a Master of Business Administration from the Louisiana State University System. She is involved with the University of Maryland Medical Center in her community. Outside of work, Baylee enjoys boating, bowling, cooking, football, hiking, interior decorating, spending time with her family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Max Hoffman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and various non-financial organizations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a systematic investment approach utilizing fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.