Nathan Gounaris is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has worked with Elon University and Woodholme Country Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Andrew Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Joel Cohn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and formerly at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Beth Tfiloh Synagogue, engaging in fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Lepore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2013, previously working at Scottrade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Mott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013, having spent the past 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlooks.

Robert Demuth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market estimates, while generally acting in an advisory capacity for client plans.

Thomas Palm Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at Cetera Advisors LLC and 47 years operating his own firm, Thomas J Palm. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Thomas J Palm, PA in Baltimore. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, as well as various portfolio management and technological solutions.

Richard Mutua is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who collaborates with professionals, families, and business owners to navigate complex financial decisions. He focuses on creating strategic, actionable plans suited to each client's unique goals, including retirement, homeownership, and education funding. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' key priorities, such as health, family, and financial objectives, to ensure tailored guidance. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, equity compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard's philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies for their financial goals. He aims to provide clarity, disciplined execution, and long-term trust throughout the advisory process. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he enjoys activities such as baseball, basketball, biking, boating, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Winnie Gebreyesus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online retail business based in Baltimore, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through various financial planning and investment services.

Alexander Mairone is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012 and 2014, respectively. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and offers access to a wide range of products and services through its connection with Bank of America.

Alison Sagi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2018 to 2025 and spent six years at Johns Hopkins University prior to entering the financial sector. Sagi holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and employs structured financial planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Benjamin Hoffman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including six years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman holds a 10% ownership in a sports memorabilia business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Hicks is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Triad Advisors and OSAIC before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Hicks is a partner in a joint venture managing apartment rentals and serves as president of his own business entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a large multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and supports advisors with multiple program and custodial options.

Michael Stein is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and PNC Bank. Stein also serves as trustee for an irrevocable trust, overseeing distributions and annual tax filings. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Darin Roser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Towson, MD, where he has worked since 2009. He has 22 years of industry experience. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs supported by internal research and tools.

Luke Schmitz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he assists clients and their families in building financial plans tailored to their unique situations. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Luke focuses on developing strategies that align with his clients' goals, emphasizing a process built around trust and meaningful relationships. His approach is informed by his interest in finance, planning, and client engagement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Luke has personal interests that include cars, fitness, golf, pets, and traveling.

Judith Specht is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services that address a broad range of needs, including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner and special-needs planning. The firm employs Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and summary letters.

Garrett Atkins is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent several years at the University of Alabama. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and emphasizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Heather Sommerfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including six years with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

William Cleary is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2018, following five years at Axa Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.