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Christine Parker is a CFP® professional and the sole advisor at Parker Financial, LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2007, with a total of 19 years in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in La Plata, MD. Parker Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, one-owner small businesses, charitable organizations, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, primarily using low-cost passive ETFs, equities, and investment-grade fixed income.

Frank Simpson Jr. is a financial advisor with The Simpson Firm LLC in White Plains, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. He has been with The Simpson Firm since 2018. The Simpson Firm provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to small and mid-size groups and individual clients. The firm emphasizes customized strategies aligned with client risk tolerance and objectives, employing long-term investment approaches supplemented by selective short-term trading and hedging techniques.

Daisia Mc Crae is a financial advisor at Bartley Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Concord Wealth Partners and has held positions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the Department of Agriculture. Bartley Financial Advisors provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a fee-only model and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation using a mix of passive and active investment strategies, alongside specialized custody and reporting practices.

Abigail Waddell is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions. She has been with the BMSS family of firms since 2015, including BMSS, LLC and its affiliated entities. BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, and institutional clients. The firm integrates investment management with accounting and consulting services through its parent company, BMSS LLC, and emphasizes tailored portfolio implementation supported by affiliated registered advisers and advanced reporting platforms.

Joseph Chavel is a financial advisor with Innovative Wealth Building LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NAVAIR and PAE, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps. Innovative Wealth Building LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $657 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, employing long-term strategies grounded in fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Jennifer Hill is a financial advisor at Innovative Wealth Building LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command. Hill is also an independent licensed insurance agent, occasionally offering insurance products to clients. Innovative Wealth Building LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $657 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, employing long-term investment strategies grounded in fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.