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 at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and Grabner Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other institutions through a large national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology.

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 over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Kormanis Properties LLC, a business organization related to a condominium in Ocean City, Maryland. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and 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 with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Chesapeake Tax Services, LLC, where he prepares 1041 tax returns. Cannon has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2016 and also operates Chesapeake Wealth Advisors, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses and maintains a connection to municipal and public finance through affiliated departments and referral arrangements.

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 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.

Frank Carbone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018, with prior experience at Howard Bank from 2016 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aaron Shapo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His previous work history includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at Communities First Inc., Bender JCC of Greater Washington, and Michigan State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Melvin Marroquin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. from 2015 to 2023. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to provide diversified investment solutions.

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 with LPL Financial in Hanover, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Tower Federal Credit Union since 2005. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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.