Marco Rosas Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a cashier at Timbuktu Restaurant in Hanover, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Norris is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Kenneth Graves is a financial professional at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors, and currently operates Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. Graves is also affiliated with NL Healthcare Advisory Accounting & Tax LLC, a CPA firm serving as the sponsor for the Avantax relationship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, providing services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Melissa Gregory is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and was previously involved with Basignani Winery from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines a range of investment and planning solutions across retail and institutional markets.

Nathan Gounaris is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has worked with Elon University and Woodholme Country Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Shamli Mamgain is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she held roles at Urban Cooperative Bank Limited and Newbt Teas of London. She is also affiliated with the University of Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Kevin Turnock is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD. His prior experience includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley in various private banking roles. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in family and personal real estate businesses, holding positions such as limited partner and general partner in several investment-related entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers to meet clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market estimates, while generally acting in an advisory capacity for client plans.

Richard Mutua is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who collaborates with professionals, families, and business owners to navigate complex financial decisions. He focuses on creating strategic, actionable plans suited to each client's unique goals, including retirement, homeownership, and education funding. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' key priorities, such as health, family, and financial objectives, to ensure tailored guidance. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, equity compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard's philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies for their financial goals. He aims to provide clarity, disciplined execution, and long-term trust throughout the advisory process. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he enjoys activities such as 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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include senior positions at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and managing his own accounting firm, Michael G. Peters, PA, since 1988. His background includes both investment advisory and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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.