Sean Monaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Fireproofing, and Genesis Healthcare. Based in Baltimore, MD, he has been with Merrill since 2022. 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, and institutional accounts.

Jenienne Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has been with M&T Securities since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Alpert is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is currently based in Towson, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christopher Yanson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Armory Financial and has been involved with Gregmark, LLC since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using analytical tools and tailored, non-discretionary planning to support client goals.

Levi Bean is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent eight years with Lincoln Financial Advisors and six years at Mount St. Mary's University. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a youth ice hockey team and works as an employee producing sharp edge tester caps. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports various portfolio management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with client-imposed investment restrictions.

Mark Schulze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and has prior experience at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Brandel is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Towson, MD office. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner who builds personalized financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of families and individuals. Kevin manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Kevin earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2013. He completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2019. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Sykesville, MD with his wife Kristen and their two sons, Shane and Grant. Outside of work, Kevin spends time with his family and enjoys golfing. He is a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Koras is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at St John Properties and held roles at the University of Maryland College Park and Loyola Blakefield. Outside of finance, he is involved as an assistant coach with Predators Lacrosse, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Alan Brennan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Brennan worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Gibson Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Fulton Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a notary in Annapolis, MD. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 21 years. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party asset managers and LPL programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Colleen Schuler is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Fulton Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, and M&T Securities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Joel Margolis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank 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 and financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Kenneth Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 49 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He is also a notary public. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and is a licensed CPA. His career includes leadership of his own CPA firm and extensive experience with Flying Cloud Money Management, as well as recent roles at Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Columbia Pro Cantare, a nonprofit community choral organization, and the Conscious Business Association of Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, with options including discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as access to affiliated and third-party managers.

John Cahill IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Firefighter II and driver with the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in wealth management operations under his own business name and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Emerson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Triad Advisors LLC. Emerson’s background also includes work in dining services and university employment. 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 of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options along with model portfolios and research support.