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Ronald Anthony is the principal advisor at Atlantic Advisors, Inc. in Milford, Delaware. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of experience with Atlantic Advisors, a firm he has been with since 1995. Atlantic Advisors is an independent, fee-based investment adviser specializing in retirement-focused portfolios for individual clients, primarily serving current and retired public school employees in Maryland, along with business owners and health care professionals. The firm manages portfolios in-house on a discretionary basis, emphasizing risk management and long-term objectives through low-cost mutual funds and sector diversification.

Joseph Baker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019 and serves as Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Origin Financial. Baker is also the owner of a CPA firm, Ballast & Associates, LLC, which provides tax advisory services. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension/profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of analytical methods and occasionally third-party managers to implement individualized portfolios.

Mark May is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and various positions outside finance. He serves on the board of directors for People's Place, a nonprofit addressing social and mental health needs in Delaware. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, pension/profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers asset management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a mix of analytical methods and occasionally using third-party money managers to implement client strategies.

James Stark is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JB Stark Financial, LLC, OneAscent Financial Services LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Insight Private Advisors, LLC. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing nearly $3 billion across multiple advisory representatives. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a broad network of affiliated entities and third-party providers.

Holly Smith is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2008. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars, managing assets through various accounts and programs tailored to client needs.

Eric Heishman is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Equity Services since 2018. Prior to that, he was with National Life Group and MML Investors Services/MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, Heishman serves as president of NAIFA Delaware, acts as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Milford, and has teaching and bus driving roles at Milford Christian School. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.