Sean Rippen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2006. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides clients with tailored wealth management plans designed to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Sean builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Through Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages client strategies on a discretionary basis. Sean holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 securities registrations and a State of Maryland insurance license. Sean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland's Scholars Program in College Park. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sean enjoys playing piano and guitar, physical fitness, golf, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brookeville, Maryland, with his wife Christine and their two sons, Beau and Austin.

Valerie Campbell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates Valerie A. Campbell, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written reports.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Willie Tate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with millionaires and high net worth families to assist in the accumulation, growth, and preservation of their financial lives, with particular focus on retirement planning, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, and tax efficiency. His client service areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Willie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University System of Maryland. He has earned the designations Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is fluent in English and French. In addition to his professional career, Willie is involved in several organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Inc., Leveling the Playing Field, Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and the Urban Financial Services Coalition. His personal interests include basketball, chess, football, golfing, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Annette Schiavone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a fiduciary trustee for an immediate family trust account. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning solutions.

James Horris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns several businesses, including SIMPL Hair Care and Chesapeake Government Affairs. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristin Mccartin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Behzad Baharloo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Regions Bank, and Cetera. He was also involved in a family business, Orelity Family Fund, from 2013 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS‑driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Scott Mcroy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 33 years before joining Ameriprise in 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Mcroy serves as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board and chairs the foundation’s Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with automated and personalized advice, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Bill Polizos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments LLC, Capital One Advisors, LLC, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Marniso Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kyle Murphy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with Midland National Life and operates Murphy Financial Group in Sykesville, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals.

Holly Hobbs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various programs including corporate financial planning agreements.

Elizabeth Mciver is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment models as part of its advisory process.

Terrance Dandridge is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016 and previously spent three years at T. Rowe Price. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Mark Altemus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously held a role at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Marco Rosas Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a cashier at Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Kenneth Graves is a financial professional at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors, and currently operates Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. Graves is also affiliated with NL Healthcare Advisory Accounting & Tax LLC, a CPA firm serving as the sponsor for the Avantax relationship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, providing services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Melissa Gregory is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and was previously involved with Basignani Winery from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines a range of investment and planning solutions across retail and institutional markets.

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.

Aaron Troup is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Arnold, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and EZ Federal Benefits Education. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.