Stephen Azar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Dimitri Hobbs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Academy Financial Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Jennifer Crouse is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Stuart Kessler is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securian Capital of the Chesapeake and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Kessler is a member of the Maryland Alzheimer’s Association in a volunteer capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across a variety of program structures.

Tara Martin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2021. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at Koco's Pub and Collins Aerospace. The DDK Group, where Tara is based, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, direct indexing, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and the use of artificial intelligence.

Allison Chamberlain is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following a two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her advisory career, she was affiliated with Salisbury University. 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 range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Scott Keenan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Keenan owns and operates Keenan Management Group, LLC, a property management business. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Hillel Goldman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011, following roles at AXA Advisors, Ameriprise, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as a board member of the Foundation of the Preservation of Perpetuation of Torah Laws and Customs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers, offering advice tailored to client risk tolerance and goals.

Patrick Mccabe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and other firms. Outside the financial sector, he has experience at PrideOne Technologies and Pine Ridge Golf Course. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Daniel Goettel is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He serves as a resource for a range of financial services including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he provides clients with access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Daniel holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. His approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Samuel Daniels is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has worked in various roles including positions at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Kona Ice of Annapolis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Patrick O Brien Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ryan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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 provides planning services utilizing a structured process and firm-approved tools.

Jonathan Rogers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Merrill since 1987, also working at Bank of America since 2011. Rogers serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is an advisory board member for the Roland Green Community Association in Baltimore. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and benefits from integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Madisyn Howard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. She has held roles at several firms including Greenspring Advisors LLC and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she coaches field hockey at the Warhawks Field Hockey Club, focusing on skill development for girls aged 4 to 18. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alison Canning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. She serves as a board member of the Howard Community College Educational Foundation, where she is involved in business development and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Richard Armiger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Margaret Dubil is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing partner of Viva Charm City LLC, a webshop selling reproduction vintage clothing for women, and serves on committees for the National Society of Compliance Professionals and FINRA as an arbitrator and elected regional committee member. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jack Rogers is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and has been affiliated with StoneBridge Financial Advisors and the University of Maryland for over a decade. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms, offering integrated brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Lewis Fang is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at T. Rowe Price, Amazon, and MECU Credit Union. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.