Paul Dettor Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Financial and has experience outside finance at Scandia Marine and in educational roles at Gettysburg College and Severn School. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation software.

Christopher Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Bank of America N.A., Brightview Senior Living, and Radcliffe Jewelers. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies with advisor or client discretion, manager selection governed by a central CIO, and recently expanded tax-focused capabilities.

Nikolaos Kostakis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Edge, T. Rowe Price, New York Life Insurance, and First Command. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, with access to broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kevin Wesner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Wesner serves on the boards of Epic Church and the Signal 13 Foundation, which supports Baltimore City Police Officers. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Mark Croyle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2022. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Sean Fox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lutherville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Fox owns Fox Cre8tions, a business producing artwork. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, combining tailored financial planning and investment strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Sean Rogers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors.

Mark Leach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Leach serves as COO of Advisor Management Solutions Inc., focusing on office management and financial advisor practice support. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Max Levine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop customized plans.

Stephanie McClenny is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors, where she has been since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Brandon Cauley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Towne Parke. Outside of finance, he has been associated with Uber since 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Pj Pearlstone is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and has also operated The Pearlstone Group Inc., a family office consulting business, since 2005. Pearlstone serves on multiple investment committees, including those for LifeBridge Health and The Park School of Baltimore, and holds leadership roles in several community and nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

George Shaneybrook is a financial advisor at Stifel in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, along with employment at Towson University. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methods developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Benjamin Dychala Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Cetera Advisors LLC and over three decades operating his own advisory and tax-related practices. He also maintains a law office specializing in estate planning and serves as a sole personal representative in fiduciary capacities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Daniel Rambow is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MBGC, LLC and Bank of America, N.A. He has also held various positions in educational settings, including at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and several schools in Maryland. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Max Davis is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, serving in various roles including Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2020 and Financial Representative from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Specialist at Nationwide from 2009 to 2013. His professional experience encompasses financial consulting and investment advising, with a focus on creating financial plans tailored to the unique goals, priorities, family situations, hobbies, and investment experiences of his clients. Max emphasizes the importance of individualized financial planning to help clients achieve comfortable and worry-free financial outcomes. Outside of his professional work, Max enjoys board games, cooking and baking, family activities, football, social events with friends, and music.

Hugh Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bel Air, MD, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at F.N.B. Corp and was involved with Team Beachbody. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of an investment company focused on office property in Marshfield, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Klein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant teaching people how to crop and scrapbook their photos and memorabilia and sells supplies related to this activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, offering a range of investment and planning services.

Hugh J. Hanley, III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides wealth management strategies tailored for individuals, families, and businesses. Hugh’s work centers on guiding clients through various aspects of their financial lives, with an emphasis on professional money management, retirement planning, and estate planning services. Hugh began his career in the financial services industry in 2007 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from the College of Charleston. His professional designations include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Growing up in the Baltimore area, Hugh attended Loyola Blakefield in Towson and remains connected to his community. His client focus areas encompass education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Outside of work, Hugh’s interests include baseball, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, reading, running—including running marathons—tennis, and spending time with his family.

Zongying Montgomery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Montgomery owns and manages Moving Waters, LLC, a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-linked financial planning services.