Connor Brandeen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients plan for a broad range of financial goals. He emphasizes building strong, personalized relationships to understand each client's unique story and develops tailored financial strategies and plans aligned with their individual circumstances and retirement aspirations. Connor's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments beginning in 2024, Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in 2024, and Internal Retirement Consultant at Allianz Life Financial Services from 2021 to 2023.

Marija Wade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Baltimore, MD, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies with access to Bank of America’s corporate platform and related services.

Lissa Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. She has 9 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Jia Jia Zhu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of solutions including discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and alternative product distribution.

Michael Levin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and a range of investment strategies across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

Kevin Stone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, United Heritage Credit Union, Comerica Bank, and M&T Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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.

Christian Pardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kyle Mcdonell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024 after roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2024 and has experience in consulting and media-related positions earlier in his career. He also owns McDonell Capital Group LLC, a financial-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm delivers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Alex Arter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alex works with clients to assess their current financial standing and collaboratively develop plans to help them move forward with confidence. Alex has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2023-2024), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022), gaining experience across various facets of financial consulting and client management. Outside of work, Alex enjoys baseball, comedy, exploring different cuisines, hiking, snowboarding, and has a background related to military service.

Thomas Colantuno is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for ten years before joining Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. in 2023. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Sean Monaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Atlantic Fireproofing, and Genesis Healthcare. He is based in Baltimore, MD. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Armory Financial, a support company, and also owns Gregmark, LLC. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset allocation, modeling tools, and firm research to tailor recommendations.

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.