James Cannon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for family trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and offers both fiduciary financial planning and extensive capital markets services.

Patrick Clark is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he had diverse work experiences including roles outside the industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Bradley Bartkowiak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors at Stevenson University. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and additional event-driven planning services, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Christopher Portner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, offering various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party services to construct and manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Brady Allen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles with Stifel Independent Advisors and participation in the Fulbright Program, as well as experience in education and research-related fields. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Scott Alberding is a financial advisor with Stifel in Hunt Valley, MD, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Crab Alley Craft House LLC. Stifel serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Steven James is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutherville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and T. Rowe Price. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Smeresky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Connor Buck is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. and Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Towson University and The Narrows Restaurant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ryan Engles is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He brings experience in helping clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning by providing clear and personalized advice. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Babson College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Residing in Towson, Maryland, Ryan is involved in his community through youth sports with Towson Rec. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching and staying active with activities including running, basketball, baseball, football, pickleball, chess, and table tennis.

Michael Havlik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Metlife Securities Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health insurance and is a co-owner of Tidecreek Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Gaurika Kapoor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a family business called Gaurika Sood. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Scott Manning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools alongside its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group to develop tailored plans.

George Raduano is a Financial Advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked for nearly three decades at Trinity Assembly of God. He serves as Chairman of the Board for Ascent College, a biblical education institution focused on leadership formation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic planning across multiple financial topics and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Steven Nuetzel is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Nuetzel is also the owner of Nuetzel Wealth Management LLC and holds a majority ownership in Nuetzel GP, LLC, an entity formed to sell a percentage to a partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Benjamin Claffee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions across different sectors including education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party advisory programs alongside their own offerings.

Jonathan Whitsel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, alongside 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.

Jennifer Rusy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mary Burrows is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Apple Investment Advisors, H. Beck, Stifel, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional solutions, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Justin Muhl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2006 and has held various positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as roles at T Rowe Price and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. With extensive experience spanning over a decade, Justin has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment services. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. Justin emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency in his work.