Frank Chiovaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Eagle Strategies (New York Life) from 2010 to 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through employer agreements.

Rocco Lattanzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities since 2007 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Carlson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Carlson is also the owner of CAWM Services LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ Ameriprise financial advisors.

Joseph Pandullo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in Baltimore, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Austin Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and The Legacy Group, Inc. since 2017 and previously held positions at the United States Postal Service and Trazzi and Grasso. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent with The Legacy Group, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Duray Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following seven years at UBS Financial Services Inc. before that. Merrill, along 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Stauffer III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses that support client decision-making.

Knoll Axt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

David Muela is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. He is also an author of educational content through Integrated Capital Management Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Rohe III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously with Axa Advisors LLC. He also operates under the DBA Phoenix Private Wealth. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party advisory models and programs to tailor solutions for clients.

Benjamin Mohan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and experience beginning in 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and has an academic background including roles at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jonathan Saxon is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Towson, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2010. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Craig Monahan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector and graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 teams.

Susan Van Metre is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and a process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Craig Schubert is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a mortgage originator with Rocket Mortgage. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Ian Weisser is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and agent of Weisser Financial Inc., where he offers fixed annuities and traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and access to third-party money managers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and various investment products.

Jaimie Corcoran is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Corcoran held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and wealth management capacities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a predominantly model-driven investment approach, offering access to third-party asset managers and a variety of financial planning and consulting services.

Christian Backus is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed at Verizon Wireless for seven years. 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.

Stephen Mersinger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has focused on assisting families, corporate executives, business owners, and athletes with customized wealth management plans aimed at supporting their lifestyles and future goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, endowments, foundations and non-profits services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and sports and entertainment. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with dual minors in Finance and Marketing from York College of Pennsylvania. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He is a member of the York College of Pennsylvania Sponsorship Board. Beyond his professional work, Stephen has remained involved in the lacrosse community. He was a member of the York College Lacrosse team, becoming the program's first All-American and Scholar All-American in the same season, and was inducted into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021. He has served as a varsity assistant coach for the Mount St. Joseph Lacrosse team, which competes in the MIAA 'A' conference. Stephen lives in Ellicott City, MD, with his family and stays active through basketball, weightlifting, golfing, and travel.

David Rauseo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved in brokerage activities for various life, health, annuity, disability income, and long-term care insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing analytical tools to support goal-based recommendations.