Nathan Gounaris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and multiple engagements with Elon University and Woodholme Country Club. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience connected to 1623 Brewing Co. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and external investment management resources to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

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.

Andrew Berkowitz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and estate strategies supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Shamli Mamgain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, and Newbt Teas of London. She has also held a position at the University of Baltimore since 2020. 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 data.

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.

Tracy Donoho is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes a mix of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

James Lee is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 1999 and has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of advising, he is an agent involved in life and health insurance and owns Metropolitan Wealth Advisors, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning relationships and provides specialized event-driven planning, including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Nicole Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals, families, and organizations to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals by aligning money with clients' values and aspirations. Nicole's experience includes a background in the hospitality industry, which contributes to her focus on listening and delivering tailored financial guidance. She provides support in areas such as retirement planning, wealth preservation, liquidity management, portfolio management services, and financial strategies for business owners and mission-driven organizations. Nicole holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Howard University and is involved in community service through the Howard University Alumni Club and the Phi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Nicole's personal interests include basketball, hiking, music, photography, spending time with family, and traveling.

Robert Demuth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Richard Mutua is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with professionals, families, and business owners to help them make clear and confident decisions despite financial complexities. His approach is strategic and analytical, focused on clarity, disciplined execution, and building long-term trust. He specializes in assisting busy professionals, growing families, and business owners with complex financial decisions including corporate executive services, equity compensation, endowments, foundations, nonprofit services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard emphasizes understanding his clients' unique goals to translate financial complexity into actionable steps and guide them through market shifts and life changes. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, biking, boating, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica Financial Services, PFS Investment Inc., DiGi Financial, and the State of Maryland. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and operating his own accounting firm, Michael G. Peters, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Alexander Mairone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Joseph Bell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, BFJ Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. He also maintains a CPA firm, Bell, Frech & Jacobs, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Brendan Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Merrill Lynch and Clemson University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers.

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.

Ronnie Rounds II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at CWCapital and academic work at Louisiana State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models and advisory programs.

Michael Stein is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, PNC Bank, PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also serves as a trustee for the Harry Curland Irrevocable Trust. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.