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David W

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Equitable Advisors

David White is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including six years at New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities LLC before joining Equitable Advisors in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he also sells property and casualty insurance on a part-time basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Jesus R

Series 66

Columbia, MD

Merrill

Jesus Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, First Command Insurance Services, and the National Security Agency. He is also the owner of Innovative Sprocket LLC, a business selling vehicle accessory products. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Karl P

Series 63, Series 65

Towson, MD

Merrill

Karl Porter is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and Senior Portfolio Advisor with The Pearce Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and previously worked with Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter. Karl holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation earned in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He is also a Retirement Benefits Consultant and a member of a specialized group of Merrill Financial Advisors registered with the Firm's Defined Contribution Investment Consulting (DCIC) platform. Karl is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, values-based and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial services, Karl gained extensive experience in the real estate industry. He attended Boston University and received his bachelor's degree from the College of the Atlantic. Additionally, he has worked as a researcher for The Smithsonian Institution. In 2023, Karl was recognized as a member of The Pearce Group on the FORBES "Top 100 Private Wealth Teams in America" list. Outside of his professional work, Karl enjoys boating, fishing, football, reading, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing
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Khloe A

Series 65, Series 63

Lutherville, MD

Morgan Stanley

Khloe Adams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has held positions at Under Armour and Stevenson University. Outside of finance, she was involved with Tiki Lee's Dock Bar for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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Aaron K

CFP®, Series 66

Lutherville, MD

LPL Financial

Aaron Kelly is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research resources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Timothy C

Series 63, Series 65

Owings Mills, MD

LPL Financial

Timothy Cerny is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life and disability insurance with several financial partner groups. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Shane S

Series 66

Pikesville, MD

LPL Enterprise

Shane Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Bethesda Wealth Planning Group and Georgetown Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience in construction and education, having worked at Cherry Hill Construction Company and Madison Public Schools. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Joshua E

Series 66

Nottingham, MD

J.P. Morgan Securities

Joshua Ernest is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously held roles at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is an owner and partner at Reefer Madness, LLC, a business involved in the sales of live coral reef animals. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher H

Series 66

Baltimore, MD

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Hutson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and involvement with various organizations such as SemaConnect Inc and Towson University. Outside of his advisory role, Hutson is co-founder of Moments Captured LLC, an art and culture venture, and a partner at Afternoon Delight LLC, an online retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and offering investment services through its extensive network of advisors.

General estate planning guidance
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Tasha W

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Baltimore, MD

LPL Financial

Tasha Williams is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked for Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Peter Tillinghast. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by both proprietary and third-party research and technology.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Monica B

ChFC®, Series 63

Pasadena, MD

OSAIC

Monica Brown is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches group exercise classes at the YMCA of Central Maryland. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Matthew R

Series 66

Baltimore, MD

Merrill

Matthew Roberts is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as the first point of contact and trusted confidant for clients and their families. He and his team manage every aspect of clients' financial lives, delivering a comprehensive service aimed at providing lasting financial security and building generational wealth. Matthew's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His approach incorporates robust investment management, tax optimization strategies, retirement and income planning, estate and legacy coordination, lending solutions, and ongoing financial guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. Matthew treats every client relationship with the same care and attention he would give to his own family. His personal interests include football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting
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Holly T

Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Morgan Stanley

Holly Tilford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1997. She serves on the investment committee for the Thomas J ONeill Catholic Health Care Fund in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Howard U

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Raymond James Financial

Howard Ulmer III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a musician, performing as a guitarist and singer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advisory solutions and risk-based financial reviews.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Umbrella liability Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Wendy F

Series 66, Series 63

Baltimore, MD

Morgan Stanley

Wendy Franklin Bayley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at ClearPlan Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, Marks Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

General estate planning guidance
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Kevin L

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, MD

Cetera

Kevin Link is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the president and owner of Link Financial Corp and volunteers with the St. Agnes Hospital Charitable Foundation’s finance committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Simon M

Series 66

Baltimore, MD

Ameriprise

Simon Moore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at the Naval Academy Golf Association and the Naval Academy AA&F. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with the Naval Academy Golf Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Tyler H

Series 66

Baltimore, MD

Merrill

Tyler Hans is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Roche Hans Orders Group. In this role, he leverages over 150 years of combined group experience to assist clients in maximizing their net worth through tailored financial strategies that aim to achieve meaningful goals with minimal risk. Tyler focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management services, including family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, tax minimization, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2014, Tyler has developed expertise in retirement cash flow planning, multi-generational legacy planning, liquidity management, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, prioritizing the Client Experience Standard by understanding each client's unique objectives and aspirations to provide personalized recommendations and coordinate appropriate specialists as required. Tyler holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications from Elon University. Outside of his professional work, Tyler resides in Olney, Maryland, with his wife, Kristen, and their two sons, Brady and Riley. He enjoys golfing and is also interested in football, ice hockey, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax-loss harvesting
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Mark F

Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Morgan Stanley

Mark Felder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Second Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Kurt O

Series 66

Baltimore, MD

Morgan Stanley

Kurt Overton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 2006, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Ethics Panel for Baltimore City Public Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and broad advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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