Michael Bowden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that leverage structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

Nicholas Bonomolo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked with MetLife Securities and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bonomolo Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

Katherine Michaud is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Catholic University of America in academic support roles. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through various portfolio management approaches and affiliated research.

Brandon Hoppenstein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Ledyard Law LLC, and various roles at Towson University. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Joe Blow Tees and Papi's Tacos. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Hicks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers both direct and employer-linked financial plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Krabbe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and involvement with the Five Oaks Swim Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Arey III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and concurrently with Northrop Grumman Corporation since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Game On, Inc. and serves as a field manager for the Kickball League of Baltimore. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-based strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, using BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.

Michael Lentz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, M & T Securities, Inc., and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in snow removal services during winter months. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes.

Gary Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for a decade before joining LPL Financial and operating Retirement & Investment Group LLC, a related entity. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Eric Kovacic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its offering.

Zachary Claypool is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Golley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, Redners, OS Restaurant Services, and other companies across various sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Nickerson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2012 to 2021. Nickerson is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leandro Conti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in education and sports organizations, including the Howard County Public School System and the Soccer Association of Columbia. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Ndamzi Lumati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of finance, Lumati serves as an office administrator for a healthcare staffing company and has self-published books on personal empowerment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Anthony Sparacino is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several positions outside the financial sector, including involvement with Team Maryland Lacrosse and US Sports Camps. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mark Kutz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. He is also an agent for fixed insurance products, including life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jason Connor is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Sportsboosters of Maryland, a nonprofit focused on donating sporting equipment and organizing fundraisers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and investment portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances.

Edward Gray III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in advisory roles for various registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Simone Alston is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with a team of experienced advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs. Simone specializes in helping women, families, and high net worth millennials navigate the complexities of wealth building and management. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization, among other areas. Simone uses a goal-based planning process to create personalized approaches that incorporate investment management, retirement planning, education funding, and long-term wealth accumulation. She places emphasis on clarity and emotional discipline, particularly as clients face evolving compensation, career, and family decisions. Simone holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved with professional organizations such as Braven and the University of Maryland Alumni Association, and participates in community activities with Braven and Jersey Cares. Simone is fluent in English and Spanish.