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 at RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and multiple engagements with Elon University and Woodholme Country Club. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience connected to 1623 Brewing Co. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and external investment management resources to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

Camden Butler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior professional background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Insurance. LPL Enterprise 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’s approach emphasizes model-driven investment implementation, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, alongside affiliated trust and insurance services.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and estate strategies supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Shamli Mamgain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, and Newbt Teas of London. She has also held a position at the University of Baltimore since 2020. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

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.

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.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Richard Mutua is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with professionals, families, and business owners to help them make clear and confident decisions despite financial complexities. His approach is strategic and analytical, focused on clarity, disciplined execution, and building long-term trust. He specializes in assisting busy professionals, growing families, and business owners with complex financial decisions including corporate executive services, equity compensation, endowments, foundations, nonprofit services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard emphasizes understanding his clients' unique goals to translate financial complexity into actionable steps and guide them through market shifts and life changes. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nairobi and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, biking, boating, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Peters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and operating his own accounting firm, Michael G. Peters, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

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.

Mark Sheinkopf is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 50 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Benjamin Hoffman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a sports memorabilia business and is involved in managing business operations through his own LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Stacee Crittenden is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2009 and holds the title of Senior Vice President. She began her financial advisory career in 1999 at Legg Mason Wood Walker. Stacee specializes in retirement, estate planning, and investment strategies for individuals and businesses, helping clients integrate corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial plans. Stacee graduated cum laude from Spelman College in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law School in 1993. Prior to her career in financial services, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami Dade County and as Executive Director of the Carver YMCA. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is also a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is a member of several professional and community organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Florida Bar Association, the Potomac Chapter of Girl Friends Inc., the Washington DC Chapter of Carrousels, Inc., Jack and Jill of America (Montgomery County, MD chapter), and the Spelman College Alumnae Association. Stacee serves on the board of the Lady Von Scholarship Fund and has been active in leadership roles such as Co-Chair of the Greater Maryland Women's Exchange and member of the Black African American Council for Merrill Lynch. She is married with two children and enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Joseph Bell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, BFJ Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. He also maintains a CPA firm, Bell, Frech & Jacobs, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 comprehensive advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.