Raymond Patsy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC, as well as H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved as a volunteer with the nonprofit organization D.A.R.&E. in Arlington, VA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Brian Gorman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Gorman serves as a basketball referee for elementary school games through OneTeam Officiating LLC. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates a broad range of products and services as part of Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Brian Gracie is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and agent of Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, offering various insurance products including group benefits and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and provides integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Ali Haider is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Direct Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. 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.

Steven Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Kevin Howard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and is a licensed CPA. His career includes leadership of his own CPA firm and extensive experience with Flying Cloud Money Management, as well as recent roles at Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Columbia Pro Cantare, a nonprofit community choral organization, and the Conscious Business Association of Maryland. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, with options including discretionary and non-discretionary management as well as access to affiliated and third-party managers.

John Cahill IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Firefighter II and driver with the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Christopher Connolly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Vladimir Greben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in wealth management operations under his own business name and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Daniel Cote is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Cetera Advisors LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Douglas Schamburg Jr. is a financial professional with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously spent ten years with McCormick & Co. Outside of his professional work, he volunteers as a basketball commissioner and camp coach with the Fallston Recreation Council. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by LPL’s research and model portfolios.

Daniel Newell is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously spent nine years at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Newell also serves as a personal representative for a non-family trust. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Emerson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Triad Advisors LLC. Emerson’s background also includes work in dining services and university employment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options along with model portfolios and research support.

Victoria Walker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2012 to 2019. In addition to advising, she serves as Acting Branch Manager at Merriweather Money Management, overseeing branch operations and compliance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, leveraging firm research and a broad affiliate network to support tailored client solutions.

Kayla Kastner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines for four years and has additional experience in mortgage services and healthcare. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stacey Hampton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Owings Mills, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Healthcare Access Maryland and PFSI Investment Inc., alongside her ongoing tenure with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a clinical supervisor for All Walks of Life in Baltimore. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while utilizing a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Kelly Alcala is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Jeffrey Carlson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Nexus Group, Inc., a legal entity through which his staff is employed. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Hurtt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hurtt is involved in tax preparation through business ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Gonzalo Pizarro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for MD Fusion Soccer, an educational-athletic organization. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.