Thomas Colantuno is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, UBS Financial Services, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a large client base.

Sean Monaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Fireproofing, and Genesis Healthcare. Based in Baltimore, MD, he has been with Merrill since 2022. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Jenienne Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her career includes over 20 years at M&T Securities and two years at Merrill prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives supported by research and operational tools.

Matthew Alpert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is currently based in Towson, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christopher Yanson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Armory Financial and has been involved with Gregmark, LLC since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using analytical tools and tailored, non-discretionary planning to support client goals.

Levi Bean is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent eight years with Lincoln Financial Advisors and six years at Mount St. Mary's University. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a youth ice hockey team and works as an employee producing sharp edge tester caps. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports various portfolio management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with client-imposed investment restrictions.

Mark Schulze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and has prior experience at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Brandel is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Towson, MD office. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner who builds personalized financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of families and individuals. Kevin manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Kevin earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2013. He completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2019. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Sykesville, MD with his wife Kristen and their two sons, Shane and Grant. Outside of work, Kevin spends time with his family and enjoys golfing. He is a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Koras is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at St John Properties and held roles at the University of Maryland College Park and Loyola Blakefield. Outside of finance, he is involved as an assistant coach with Predators Lacrosse, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Alan Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

John Gibson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked with firms including Fulton Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, M&T Securities, and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is commissioned as a notary in Annapolis, MD. 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 variety of financial planning and asset management solutions, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies across advisory and brokerage platforms.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to tailor investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Charisma Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with NewLuc DMV LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Colleen Schuler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Fulton Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at MetLife Securities, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research-driven model portfolios and third-party subadvisors.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

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.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Greben Asset Management Inc. and Greben Wealth Management, entities used for business and investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, supported by technology tools but with investment decisions made by advisors.