Lori Ralston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Glenn Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years. Livingston is also the owner of GL&ML, LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Mason Champion is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Champion is an author of several books and serves on the Board of the College of Health & Human Development at Penn State University, where he is also involved in teaching and advisory activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Dionnie Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equinox, and T. Rowe Price. She is the sole proprietor of Dionnie Speaks LLC, a writing and speaking business focused on blog content and retail services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gregory Blair is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Howard Gun is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in fiduciary activities, serving as an executor and attorney-in-fact. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Peter Bacon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He also serves as a trustee in Towson, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Culloty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following a 32-year tenure at INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Waterview Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nolan Karfonta is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held positions at Elon University and in the restaurant industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wade Zancan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and is also involved with Resonant Financial Management as a senior partner. Outside of his advisory roles, he manages financial services operations and works as a sales associate and client relationship manager with other financial firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services with various program structures and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Aaron Lekarz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2014. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Gavin Derro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for PW Media for twelve years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abdirahim Isaq is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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, including a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Fox owns Fox Cre8tions, a business producing artwork. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Ellis Barksdale is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and previously was employed by Baltimore County Public Schools from 2015 to 2018. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies and discretionary account options supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Mark Leach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Leach serves as COO of Advisor Management Solutions Inc., focusing on office management and financial advisor practice support. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Adrian Peralta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following a one-year tenure at Axa Advisors, Llc, and prior roles in protective services and union work. He is based in Columbia, MD. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Kaveh Montazer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at StoneBridge Advisors, Inc., Coppermine Fieldhouse LLC, and Illiano's J&P, as well as a period as a full-time student. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in strategy implementation.

Ishioma Ikukaiwe Ekanem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Ekanem worked at PNC Bank and United Bank for Africa PLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eliza Socito Balubar is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Primerica since 2014. Prior to her current role, she was employed at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2006 to 2018. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.