Sarah Rosenthal is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in serving Gen X and Millennial families, women, business owners, and families with special needs loved ones. Her approach to financial planning emphasizes clarity, confidence, and personalized strategies tailored to the unique goals and values of each client. Sarah holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Towson University and also attended Goucher College. Drawing on her experience as a former small business owner, Sarah provides practical and compassionate guidance in areas such as family wealth management, special needs planning, LGBT wealth planning, and socially responsible investing. In addition to her professional work, Sarah is involved in community organizations including the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Itineris Baltimore, Cavalier Rescue USA, and the Red Cross of Central Maryland. Her personal interests include hiking, knitting and crocheting, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

James Duffy IV is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America for 20 years, Pruco Securities, LLC for 18 years, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for one year. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is involved with Frame Wealth Partners, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and the sale of insurance and investment-related products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Luke Schmitz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he assists clients and their families in building financial plans tailored to their unique situations. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. Luke focuses on developing strategies that align with his clients' goals, emphasizing a process built around trust and meaningful relationships. His approach is informed by his interest in finance, planning, and client engagement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Luke has personal interests that include cars, fitness, golf, pets, and traveling.

Shari Winkelman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2014. 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 uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Rong is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, William Blair, and Maximus. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Heather Sommerfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including six years with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Tyler Marner is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior experience at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, T. Rowe Price, and other organizations. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Anarchy Gym since 2020. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jennifer Astasauskas Glatz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning programs.

Mary Bosley is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2017 and previously worked at Canusa Corporation for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Campus Cabana Swim Club in Towson, MD. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Todd Liddick is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in the Maryland State Government and Maryland State Police, and he also spent two years at Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and additional services such as affiliated trust custody and insurance product sales.

Robert Scott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he worked at various Morgan Stanley entities from 1999 to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Storm Front Farm, where he is involved in breeding, raising, and training horses for fox hunting, and serves on the investment committee of the Elkridge Harford Hunt Club. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach and operates a large network of advisors with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Bell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2009 to 2025 before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of KEBJSB LLC and is involved in vetting insurance carriers to address clients' risk management needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Gabrielle Rullo is a financial advisor at Merrill and holds a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. She also has experience in the restaurant industry, operating Glyndon Grill since 2018. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Mercer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Hunt Valley, MD, bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, he worked four years at Guitar Center Inc. He is also the owner of an independent audio engineering contracting business. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Sommerfield is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2009. He is also the owner and president of Zabby Inc., a business related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations with a variety of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Samantha Yingling is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, she worked at Homewood General Contractors, Inc. for five years and at The Law Office of Cynthia Hitt Kent for two years. She holds the Series 66 designation. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Gregory Gann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Gann is a licensed attorney in Maryland, though he is not currently practicing law, and he has authored a booklet titled "Your Investment Time Bomb." He also contributes occasionally as a freelance writer for Proactive Advisor Magazine and owns a mediation and litigation support services firm. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elisha Comfort is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Heavy Seas Alehouse, a business she has been associated with for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Rachel Lesnick is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joy Brisson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1999, totaling 27 years with the firm. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.