Jacqueline Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2019, she worked for Baltimore City Public Schools for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of 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 employs a planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Jason Costner is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, with six-year tenures at each firm. He also maintains an investment advisory role with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual and institutional clients, offering diverse investment platforms and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Charles Chelf IV is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and serves as president of Chelf Asset Management. His prior experience includes roles at IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside his advisory work, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Joseph Rahall IV is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Investment Services, and Edward Jones. 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, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ruth Sliviak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with a citizen group and serves as a Eucharistic Minister and committee member at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Pasadena, MD. 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 management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Proctor III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Guidera III is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, Maryland Capital Management, LLC, Franklin Distributors, LLC, and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and manager oversight to support client advice.

Michael Strosnider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and diverse investment offerings.

Lori Villegas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member and networking ambassador at the Center Club in Baltimore. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning programs.

Christopher Glotzbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Joel Fiddle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, M&T Securities, PNC Wealth Management, and Mercantile Brokerage Services. 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 diverse range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Garrett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a 401(k) plan and is involved with WABC Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Mark Sauder is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Columbia, Maryland. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing his practice on providing advanced planning services for entrepreneurs and business owners. His expertise includes working closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to alleviate risk, execute tax strategies, and organize trust and estate structures. Mark offers a variety of services, including access to Bank of America cash management, lending, trust and estate services, retirement planning, investment strategies, and succession planning. His approach helps clients manage daily business cash flow needs, protect their companies and employees, and plan for wealth transfer and business succession. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of several professional organizations, including the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Exit Planning Exchange, Howard County Estate Planning Council, Maryland Association Corporate Growth, and Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and attended the Milton Hershey School. Outside of his professional work, Mark has personal interests in cooking, golfing, and reading. His philosophy emphasizes connecting life and finances to carve a clear path forward for clients pursuing their goals.

John Kernan is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Hardesty Capital Management from 2008 to 2022. Kernan is currently based in Lutherville, MD. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Fink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022 and was previously with Lincoln Financial Distributors from 2015 to 2022. Fink serves as a board member of the Park School of Baltimore Alumni Association and is co-trustee of the Fink Family Estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client services and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Connor Balea is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in various roles including at Guidos Burritos and Towson University. 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 institutions.

Russell Staley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a cash solicitor for Cornerstone Advisory LLP and is a notary public in Maryland. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate investment programs, using a combination of proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Jonathan Wang is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Bank USA, and SunTrust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Joel Galligan Stierle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Galligan-Stierle Management LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jeanine Norris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad selection of investment and trading services.