Lindsey Arnold is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets solutions through its comprehensive platform.

Shamyia Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Investments among others, with a diverse work history spanning financial services and other sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services.

Scott Brown is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. He is based in Baltimore, MD, and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Kurutz Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. 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 manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and a wide range of advisory programs.

Evan Downey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Athletes Serving Athletes, a charitable foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Landon Schabes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uniqlo, Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors, and The Orchard Restaurant. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Christopher Schipske is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. His prior roles include positions at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group and Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd. He is also the owner of Athlon Tax Services, providing tax and small business consulting. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Gregory Gann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and is a licensed attorney in Maryland, although he is not currently practicing law. Gann is also an author and freelance writer, having published a booklet titled "Your Investment Time Bomb" and contributed occasionally to Proactive Advisor Magazine. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Edmund Vasile is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential. He has experience at Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has also worked at DonorSearch and studied at Lehigh University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Joshua Fredricks is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in supporting corporate executives, business owners, and affluent families. He brings over 25 years of experience focused on asset and liability management to assist clients in planning for and achieving personal financial goals through collaborative relationships. Josh's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. He is part of The Cunningham/Fredricks/Otten Group, which offers comprehensive services including investment and retirement planning, pre- and post-IPO planning, concentrated stock strategies, and private business succession and transition planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Small Business Management from the University of Colorado Boulder and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Joshua has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for multiple consecutive years. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Amit Thakkar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011 and a brief tenure at Edward Jones in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua Berry is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes a holistic wealth management approach that begins with understanding each client’s unique financial situation and values. Joshua develops personalized strategies designed to adapt to changing needs and market conditions, leveraging Merrill's investment insights and the banking capabilities of Bank of America. Joshua holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He is actively involved in his community, volunteering with local youth organizations such as Hilltop Elementary School. Outside of work, Joshua enjoys fishing, football, and spending time with his family.

Timothy Hartnett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Denise Fiamingo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and previously at Merrill from 2013 to 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring tailored investment strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Patrick Gibbons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 16 years at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities including wealth and investment management. He serves as finance committee chairperson for Emory Church and is a board member of the Construction Finance Association, both nonprofit organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms supported by advanced operational tools and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Justin Riemer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing a structured planning process and advanced modeling tools.

Laura Gonzalez Portillo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bilal Colbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Tower Federal Credit Union, E*TRADE Securities, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also operates Tower Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational assistance.

Jesse Masear is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver its services.

Dean Shuplinkov is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates DGREEK LLC, an investment-related business based in Baltimore. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad menu of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.