Allan House is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019 and previously spent six years with Brown Advisory. He serves on the investment committee for Friends School of Baltimore and is a board member on the finance committee of The Chesapeake Bay Trust, an environmental organization. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Annalee Beharie is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and having five years of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various channels, including direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Keith Manning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Lighthouse Financial Services, and he is also involved with Kamins & Manning, P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.

Carly Hughes is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to her current role in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carly worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price from 2008 to 2018. Throughout her career, Carly has focused on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs, values, and objectives. She collaborates with clients to co-create customized financial plans that address both their short-term priorities and long-term financial goals, aiming to provide confidence and clarity in their financial decisions.

J. Evans Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Kathryn Badger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services after graduating from Boston College, initially working at New England Securities in Boston before joining Merrill in Washington, D.C., in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Kathryn serves a diverse client base including associations, corporations, business owners, athletes, and entertainers, focusing on designing customized strategies for wealth creation, management, and distribution, particularly retirement income planning. Kathryn holds multiple professional designations such as Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She emphasizes an educational approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to individual client needs and leading a team committed to client care. In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is actively involved in community organizations including Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Cottagers, Inc. of Martha’s Vineyard. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sports events, cooking, playing tennis, and traveling.

Daniel Benkoski is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing 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 tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Carl Osterman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2002 and affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Osterman serves as a committee member on the investment committee of Broadmead, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Margo Bryant is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction that combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic methodologies.

Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Keilan Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Walchko is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, StoneBridge Advisors, and Harborside Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Alexander Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2021. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for four years and Dakota Funds Group for one year. Johnson also attended Saint Joseph's University from 2013 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and capital markets operations.

Deirdre Mc Elroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Columbia, MD, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in reselling as a hobbyist on Poshmark. 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 other institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, while also offering various non-advisory financial services and overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

David Hedrick is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Eldersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and prior experience at Smith Bus Service. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of non-investment related products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services delivered at scale through its network of financial advisors.

Mark Kamins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes significant tenures at Lighthouse Financial Services and Kamins & Manning P.C., where he also provides tax preparation and accounting services. Kamins serves on the board of the nonprofit Guild of Temple Musicians. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial service network.

Ryan Henry is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Columbia, MD. He has one year of industry experience and previously held positions at St. Mary's College of Maryland, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary's University, and River Hill High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors and uses various platforms including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Gerard Caswell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a platform offering custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Katherine Muscatello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., she has worked in various roles including at Navient Solutions, Wake Forest University, and Redeemer Presbyterian Church Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Suhaydi N Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2016 to 2022 before joining Merrill. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.