Karen Wright is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2013, following nine years at Truist Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for a discount alternative energy and gas provider. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians, discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party advisers and sub-advisors, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Wendy Piniecki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent contractor in a sales position for a women-only company focused on in-home sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and offers services that incorporate global investment research and scenario modeling.

Ryan Strasdauskas is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Advanced Financial Consultants prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Advanced Tax, Accounting & Software Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Michael Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009, and Legg Mason Wood Walker from 2000 to 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory support without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Ejner Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and has also worked at Prudential Securities since 1981. Outside of advising, he serves as a director at K Bank in Baltimore and is on the board of Chartwell Golf & Country Club, a private non-profit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans, offering fiduciary financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Kenton Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at General Solar Corporation for nine years and had a role at Golds Gym from 2018 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Vanessa Fernandez Salazar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is an employee at The Cheesecake Factory in Towson, Maryland, where she works as a front-of-house team member. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brian Stamp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cockeysville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at PNC Investments for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Christopher Gable is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and structured financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Tindall is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Bush III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience, all with LPL. He is also involved with BD Wealth Management, LLC, a separate investment-related business affiliated with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Adam Gelcich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Clearing, Credit Suisse Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

John Fuggi is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2023 and previously spent nine years at Franklin Distributors LLC and seven years at Legg Mason & Co LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by in-house research and the use of artificial intelligence in client advice.

Arnoldo Lezama is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and previously worked in non-financial roles including at Mercedes-Benz of Hunt Valley and Laureate Education Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a general partner and managing member of an LLC that provides HR consulting services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations utilizing a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jessica Chicorelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Elkridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, she spent 15 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brittany Stafford is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Howard County Public Schools and Shappard Pratt: The Forbush School in Hunt Valley. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with ongoing research and investment tools.

Rachel Burk is a financial planner with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at several financial services firms, including Kestra Advisory and Offit Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is an intake coordinator at The Naomi Center, a mental health care provider. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

William Koras is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He serves as a trustee and co-trustee on multiple trusts in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bonnie Krosin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Katherine Heisler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2017, with prior experience at KCD Financial, Inc. and Freedom Investors Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly as well as through corporate financial planning agreements.