Kevin Bell is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing tailored plans without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Teresa Woolery is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its related entities from 2006 to 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Joel Ferman Hernandez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2024, including experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial industry roles, his background includes work in legal services, pharmacy, education, and retail. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Vincent Marsh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Thai Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Truist Investment Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from its investment institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Jacqueline Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2019, she worked for Baltimore City Public Schools for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of 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 planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Eric Brann is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Rahall IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Investment Services, and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ruth Sliviak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with a citizen group and serves as a Eucharistic Minister and committee member at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Pasadena, MD. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Proctor III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nathan Badowski is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life, among others. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Dale Waters III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Waters attended the University of Virginia before beginning his financial services career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jackson Boothby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience. Outside of advising, he is involved with Jet Services Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to various financial planning, insurance, and trust services.

Joel Fiddle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, M&T Securities, PNC Wealth Management, and Mercantile Brokerage 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 diverse range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Sauder is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Columbia, Maryland. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing his practice on providing advanced planning services for entrepreneurs and business owners. His expertise includes working closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to alleviate risk, execute tax strategies, and organize trust and estate structures. Mark offers a variety of services, including access to Bank of America cash management, lending, trust and estate services, retirement planning, investment strategies, and succession planning. His approach helps clients manage daily business cash flow needs, protect their companies and employees, and plan for wealth transfer and business succession. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of several professional organizations, including the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Exit Planning Exchange, Howard County Estate Planning Council, Maryland Association Corporate Growth, and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and attended the Milton Hershey School. Outside of his professional work, Mark has personal interests in cooking, golfing, and reading. His philosophy emphasizes connecting life and finances to carve a clear path forward for clients pursuing their goals.

Bret Schertz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 17 years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu with specialized services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Adam Cox is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously with Avantax Advisory Services and Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Metro Fitness, Inc., a business he has managed since 2014. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance services.

Brian Mccully is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an independent contractor in health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services through affiliated entities.

Russell Staley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a cash solicitor for Cornerstone Advisory LLP and is a notary public in Maryland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, using a combination of proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Edward Garbarino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team focus on customized wealth building and preservation strategies for families and individuals, retirement and income planning, and company retirement plans. They work to help clients maximize wealth accumulation and preservation through goal-based wealth management, portfolio risk management, and a disciplined approach to portfolio management. He and his team employ a defined process to help clients identify and prioritize their financial goals, objectives, risk tolerances, and timelines. This collaborative approach provides the foundation for designing and implementing successful long-term investment strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. They oversee and coordinate the financial affairs of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners, simplifying financial complexity and coordinating with clients' external advisors including attorneys and tax professionals. Edward holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business Administration and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is involved in community service as a member of The Leaders United Executive Council and The Leadership Engagement Council of The United Way of Central Maryland.