Madison Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Madison held roles at OSAIC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Fulton Bank. 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, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools.

Brian Sokalski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s platform allows access to a broad set of products and services.

Robert Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Bryan Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of professionals focused on providing investment management and personalized financial advice to individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Bryan specializes in delivering customized guidance across multiple generations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary’s College. In 2019, Bryan was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, based on a selection process that included industry experience, client retention, and compliance reviews.

Alan Vassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Walker Station Homeowners Association and is a board member of the Ritz Condominium Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Wiggan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional services for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary planning and portfolio recommendations.

Michael Alessi Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and also operates Summit Investment Advisors, Inc. dba Summit Financial. Additionally, he provides fixed insurance products to a limited number of clients annually. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Carter Chesney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at UBS Wealth Management and has experience in the watersports industry. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Elizabeth Andrews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Outside of finance, Andrews has experience working in food service roles including banquet server and suite attendant positions. 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 emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analytical models.

Mark Averell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chad Eberly is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and City National Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Churchville Soccer Club, a youth club soccer organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Troy Brewer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2022. Brewer is the owner and CEO of ClearPlan Wealth Management Inc., a support company he founded. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations, with a distinctive focus on advisory and implementation-support roles.

James Jaderborg is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Elevation View Wealth Partners, LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Stop Alzheimers Now and is president of Booking Freedom AI, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Carl Strozyk is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and leads The Small Business Group, where he provides accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Strozyk is also an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements, with both proprietary models and access to third-party managers.

Katherine De Hart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an insurance agent affiliated with The Mettle Insurance Services agency. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as pension plans and state and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services supported by extensive resources in public finance and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denise Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Moran & Associates in the Towson, MD office, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works primarily with professional women and couples seeking guidance in managing their financial futures. Denise’s clients are often balancing careers and family responsibilities and look for clarity and security in their financial plans as they progress through different life stages. Denise specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. She begins with a comprehensive wealth plan to understand the purpose of each client’s assets and develops an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term objectives. Denise holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and participates in the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. Outside of work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Abigail Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Kane Financial, as well as academic and extracurricular activities during her time at SUNY Brockport and Maynooth University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Alexander Rotman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

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.