Mark Schulze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and has prior experience at Park Avenue Securities, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Brandel is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Towson, MD office. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner who builds personalized financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of families and individuals. Kevin manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Kevin earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2013. He completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2019. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Sykesville, MD with his wife Kristen and their two sons, Shane and Grant. Outside of work, Kevin spends time with his family and enjoys golfing. He is a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Koras is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at St John Properties and held roles at the University of Maryland College Park and Loyola Blakefield. Outside of finance, he is involved as an assistant coach with Predators Lacrosse, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Alan Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Madison Rexford is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and The University of Tampa. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Grzybowski serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Hunt Valley office and working directly with clients. With more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, he began his career as a Financial Advisor at a large financial institution before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005. Adam’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of the Baltimore area, Adam earned a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and a Master’s of Business Administration from The University of Baltimore. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family, including his wife, Kristy, and their three daughters.

Young Hwang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to tailor investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Bryan Bosmans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Quickstar Productions LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Benjamen Pickett is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Point Breeze Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank, and Aberdeen Proving Grounds Federal Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Charisma Greene is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with NewLuc DMV LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joel Margolis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Kenneth Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 49 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He is also a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Brian Gorman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and various other positions prior to entering the financial sector. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball referee for youth games through OneTeam Officiating LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Gracie is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and agent of Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, offering various insurance products including group benefits and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and provides integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. 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 sources.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

John Cahill IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Firefighter II and driver with the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Christopher Connolly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in wealth management operations under his own business name and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Daniel Cote is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.