Mary Dispaldo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and in various roles outside finance including education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brad Schwartz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns B Squared Capital, an LLC unrelated to Ameriprise investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Hodges is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and managers to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Cory Labre serves as a Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies strategic financial planning to help clients secure and grow their wealth, focusing on creating personalized Wealth Management strategies tailored to individual life goals and circumstances. His approach integrates comprehensive considerations such as tax minimization, investment portfolio construction, insurance benefits, estate planning, gifting, and charitable giving. With experience in areas including education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment clients, and retirement income, Cory combines his expertise with his background as a lifelong hockey player and coach. This team-oriented perspective informs his commitment to prioritizing clients' interests and addressing a full range of financial challenges and opportunities. Cory holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also involved in his community as a youth ice hockey coach. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, ice hockey, ice skating, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Zellie Wothers is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic. Prior to joining Osaic, Wothers worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years and has held roles at Maller Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and Harford Mutual Insurance Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing firm-provided tools for asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Asonganyi Tintinu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2026, Tintinu held positions at companies including DoorDash, Year Up United, Home Depot, and United Parcel INC, and worked at ICT University for seven years. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His work background includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, as well as roles outside the financial sector. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Ian Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at T. Rowe Price followed by roles at GLG, MassMutual, and currently LPL Financial. Ian is also engaged in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and various institutional services.

Jonathan Pearlstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2000 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. He serves on the board of directors for Gateway in Baltimore, Maryland. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Tamburin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at Ochsner Health Plan and Ochsner Health Network and has experience in both academic and community settings, including roles at Tulane University and the Boys and Girls Club of the Wiregrass. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Bessling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities within Wells Fargo entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Monkton Farms HOA, where he helps maintain common areas and organize community gatherings. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Cohen is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the personal representative for his father's estate in Plantation, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Milton White IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Fulton Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Martin Wight and Company, where he offers life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-oriented planning using advanced analytical tools.

Maura Stump is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Baird, she held various roles in education and retail sectors, including positions with Kelly Education and Walgreens. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a range of separately managed account programs. Baird employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Kenneth Millan Sr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Lowy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Associate Council of Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, assisting with educational events focused on financial literacy for youths. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a broad range of services including wealth management, institutional trading, and securities-backed lending programs.

Clifford Rowland II is a CFP® designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for over three decades and operates his own CPA and bookkeeping practice. He is also an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Lydia Ruppenthal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, INC, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with social media activities for Amazon.com, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles in accounting, construction, and retail, as well as a four-year period at Towson University. He is also involved with Fusco Financial as a financial advisor in a support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting, employing analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to support client goals, and it provides specialized advisory programs including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Carly Hughes is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carly worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2018. Throughout her career, Carly has focused on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs, values, and objectives. She collaborates with clients to co-create customized financial plans that address both their short-term priorities and long-term financial goals, aiming to provide confidence and clarity in their financial decisions.