Carlos Wilder III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously with Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional investment services.

Tammie Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Williams has a side business managing a VRBO rental property in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alex Fritzsche is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Easton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and previously at City National Bank from 2018 to 2025. 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 various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

James Vermilye is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Robert Baird & Co. from 2012 to 2020. Vermilye holds several nonprofit board roles, including treasurer positions and investment committee membership with organizations such as the Mid Shore Community Foundation, Chesapeake College Foundation, and BAAM. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct engagements and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Jackson Ruckman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edgewater, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in education for eight years and has served as an assistant varsity boys soccer coach at St. Mary’s High School. 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.

Brooke Grimes is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank, UBS Financial Services, and M&T Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Nice Cans Jewelry, where she creates and sells handmade earrings. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers to meet client needs.

Nickolas Diamondidis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he is a singer-songwriter and operates an art and culture business called More Than Matter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers its services both directly and through employer agreements.

Deborah Elmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Easton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of finance, she owns Chestnut Manor Farms, where she is paid for hunting rights. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm‑approved planning tools and the Global Investment Committee’s models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

Christina Seidel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of experience, including her entire tenure at Merrill since 2014. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Easton, MD. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Allyson Adkins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc., the US Department of Agriculture, and Atlantic Financial Group. 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 various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

William Fryer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Inc. and PNC Investments prior to joining RBC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ishmael Willey IV is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Information about his experience, areas of expertise, education, or personal interests is not provided.

Millard Herold III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Charles Krick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its advisory process.

Stephen Metzger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also works as a teacher with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Additionally, he is commissioned as a notary public with the American Association of Notaries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Gundersen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Federated Global Investment Management Corp and its affiliated entities from 1997 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Kathryn Pratt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Sarah Kosmerl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Tribe Cycle, Lyons & Sucher, and Hats and the Belfry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Timothy Cusack is a CFP® with 45 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also acts as a trustee and personal representative for his father's trust and estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Semene Gilden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and BB&T. Gilden serves as a board member of the Centreville Rotary in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and proprietary tools to develop financial plans, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.