Benjamin Proctor III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 uses structured planning processes that incorporate tools like Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

James Guidera III is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, Maryland Capital Management, LLC, and Franklin Distributors, LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and ongoing investment research.

Michael Strosnider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and diverse investment offerings.

Lori Villegas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member and networking ambassador at the Center Club in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning programs.

Christopher Glotzbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 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, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Andrew Garrett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a 401(k) plan and is involved with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

John Kernan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hardesty Capital Management and Bank of America N.A. He is based in Lutherville, MD. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Fink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022 and was previously with Lincoln Financial Distributors from 2015 to 2022. Fink serves as a board member of the Park School of Baltimore Alumni Association and is co-trustee of the Fink Family Estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client services and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Connor Balea is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Guidos Burritos and Towson University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Jonathan Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Bank USA, and SunTrust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Joel Galligan Stierle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Galligan-Stierle Management LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jeanine Norris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad selection of investment and trading services.

Deion Boateng is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Towson, MD, having previously worked at Westfield Bank and Ghisallo Capital Management. Prior to his financial career, he was employed in roles outside the industry including Uber Eats and Robert Half. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Terry Morris is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and spent over three decades at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Diane Muhler is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, she works as an electrical sales associate at Home Depot and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Megan Breneman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Gleeson is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Towson, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Brian has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Horton is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Palumbo Financial and Tax Services, where he is a partner. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services through his role in Palumbo Financial and Tax Services, which is transitioning to Rowhouse Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, allowing advisors to utilize both affiliated and third-party strategies across various program structures.