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.

Noor Bhatti is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Noor has also been involved in educational roles at Penn State Harrisburg, HACC, and Patapsco High School for the Center of the Arts. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Jones Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity, Avantax, Bank of America, Merrill, and Bluemount Financial. Outside of his advisory career, he operates Sonic Squirrel Productions, providing video editing and music composition services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ramon Resendiz Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education at the Community College of Baltimore County, Lansdowne High Academy of Finance, and Lakeland Elementary Middle School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

David Schmelz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.

Sean Mc Elroy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Mc Elroy is involved with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering diverse solutions including discretionary portfolio management, mutual funds, and alternative products.

Andrew Heyman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and VSR Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and utilizing structured planning tools and market modeling in its process.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

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.

Paul Taber is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® and PFS™ designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, previously affiliated with National Planning Corporation and operating Taber Financial Services, LLC since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a scoutmaster for a local Boy Scout troop in Jarrettsville, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides various investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, delivered via multiple platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.