Brian Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, American Residential Services, Darden Restaurants, and Coastal Carrier Moving and Storage. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charities, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm integrates investment management through multiple program strategies and emphasizes tax-efficient capabilities, supported by its affiliation with Bank of America and related capital markets platforms.

William Winterstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 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, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Paul Sorenson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Westminster, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2018, he was involved with the 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee and co-owned Gravel Springs Farms. He also co-owns a farming enterprise, Lowman and Sorenson Enterprises, LLC. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joanna Eyere is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides financial planning and investment advisory services to clients. Joanna holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting her expertise in retirement planning and personal investment strategies. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland UC and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland GP.

Richard Denardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches amateur and high school baseball teams in Maryland. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Gregory Buchinski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 28 years of experience in the field. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 after earning a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Greg employs a disciplined approach to portfolio management, emphasizing wealth preservation as fundamental to successful investing. Greg holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Throughout his career, he has been recognized as part of the Liotta Osterman Buchinski team named to the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Beyond his professional pursuits, Greg has served on the Board of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Alumni Association and as past President of the Towson Toastmasters Club. He and his wife Mirna, an attorney specializing in Estate Planning and Elder Law, raise their children Michael and Ava Marie.

Walter Megger is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience, including 29 years at Merrill. He is also a consultant and umpire for a recreational girls softball league through ArbiterSport LLC. 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 institutional investors.

David Crabtree is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Blackstone, Fidelity & Guaranty Life, and Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Stuart Mears is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time stocking shelves at Martins Supermarket in Eldersburg, Maryland. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Gerald Marquez is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, employing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

Elizabeth Wise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westminster, MD, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and is also affiliated with M&T Bank in a financial institution duty related to investments. Prior to her advisory roles, she held positions in the restaurant industry. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by technology and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Dominic Patti is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He collaborates with clients and families to develop financial plans that aim to grow and protect wealth while simplifying their financial journeys. His approach is built on trust and transparency, allowing for tailored strategies that address both short and long-term financial goals. Dominic's professional experience includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2020, advancing to Relationship Manager in 2022, and Investment Consultant in 2023 before assuming his current position. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at T Rowe Price from 2019 to 2020.

Renee Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Owings Mills, MD, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, her work history includes roles at Kennedy Personnel Services, IPS Lynx, MGM Resorts International, and Maryland Live! Casino. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts trivia events on a part-time basis for Charm City Trivia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brendan Graham is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Jennifer Falter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Timothy Beschner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Westminster, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. His prior work includes several roles with Chapelgate Presbyterian Church and a position at Liberty University. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Besch Inc, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Patric Barnhart is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Axa Advisors LLC. Barnhart has also been involved in providing fixed insurance products, including life, health, and disability coverage. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Daniel Jarrett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 28 years and held positions at Prudential/LPL Enterprise LLC and Coppermine. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Metlife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Membership Chairman for NAIFA Anne Arundel County in Maryland and is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

John Peper is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously held roles at Rise, Marist College, T Rowe Price, and Old Navy. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.