Ethan Needles is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2023 and has prior experience with Bank of America and DEXSTA Federal Credit Union. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jonathan Aguilar Bernstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kathryn Kelly is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Verdence Capital Advisors, Camden Property Trust, and Virginia Tech. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and government entities, and is known for its integrated public finance capabilities and extensive affiliate network.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously held roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. between 2015 and 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Daniel Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and corporate fiduciaries. The program includes various investment options implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and affiliated managers, supported by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office.

Jason Powell is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees support for associates and clients in the Towson territory. He has held this leadership role since 2011, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals and supporting his team's development. Mr. Powell's career spans over two decades in the financial services industry, with previous roles at Fidelity Investments including Assistant Branch Office Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple positions at T. Rowe Price, such as Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Investment Counselor, and Investment Services Representative. His experience encompasses branch management and investment counseling. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jason Powell enjoys biking, camping, skiing, and participating in family activities. He is also involved in volunteering in his community.

Connor Brandeen is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients plan for a broad range of financial goals. He emphasizes building strong, personalized relationships to understand each client's unique story and develops tailored financial strategies and plans aligned with their individual circumstances and retirement aspirations. Connor's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments beginning in 2024, Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in 2024, and Internal Retirement Consultant at Allianz Life Financial Services from 2021 to 2023.

Marija Wade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Baltimore, MD, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies with access to Bank of America’s corporate platform and related services.

D. Clarke Browne is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has focused his practice on assisting corporate executives, business owners, wealthy families, and retirees, while also providing fiduciary services for corporate retirement plans. Clarke’s approach begins with developing a comprehensive financial strategy grounded in personal balance sheet and cash flow analysis, followed by customized investment strategies that balance potential returns and risk. He emphasizes ongoing client reviews to account for market fluctuations and life changes impacting financial goals. Clarke has worked in the financial services industry since 2008. His expertise includes corporate executive services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. He supports plan sponsors with fee evaluation, investment selection, plan design, and employee education related to corporate retirement plans. Clarke holds several professional certifications: Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). The CPWA® and CIMA® certifications were completed in conjunction with The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, respectively. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Augsburg College and a Master of Business Administration from Montreat College. Clarke also holds a master's degree from Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, running, and spending time with his family.

Lisa Vetter is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to client risk profiles.

Lissa Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. She has 9 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Jia Jia Zhu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of solutions including discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and alternative product distribution.

Joshua Greenwald is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He has held previous roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Helmsley Court Neighborhood Improvement Association in Baltimore, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels, delivering tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Michael Levin is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and a range of investment strategies across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

Travis Brown is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a sales agent in life and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity, Compton Financial Group, and LPL Financial. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kevin Stone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, United Heritage Credit Union, Comerica Bank, and M&T Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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.

Abigail Lohn is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked in retail and telecommunications sectors, including American Eagle Outfitters and T-Mobile. She is also associated with Fusco Financial Associates in a non-investment role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and administers specialized programs like SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses.

Christian Pardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kyle Mcdonell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024 after roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2024 and has experience in consulting and media-related positions earlier in his career. He also owns McDonell Capital Group LLC, a financial-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm delivers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.