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.

Andrea Brashears Sampson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial planning. She is the principal of Wise Financial Counsel, LLC and has previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc., Wealthcare Financial Group, Inc., and Omega Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, she serves as president of GIGS Music Productions, LLC, which promotes songwriting and music distribution, and WE R WISE, Inc., a nonprofit focused on networking and professional development. Wise Financial Counsel, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, counseling, and strategic business planning services to individuals, families, small-business owners, and corporations. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and ongoing counseling rather than asset management or specific securities recommendations, and it offers public seminars and workshops as part of its client services.

I’m Dedrick Curtis, founder and lead planner at Penny Earned Financial. After dedicating 20 years to helping others improve their lives, I founded Penny Earned to provide honest, transparent financial guidance that truly puts people first. Too often, I saw traditional financial advising prioritize sales over solutions, and I knew there had to be a better way. As a Veteran and Military Spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by those who serve. That’s why I specialize in working with service members, veterans, and anyone striving for a brighter financial future. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I’m committed to upholding the fiduciary standard, always acting in your best interests. My mission is to help you confidently navigate life’s financial decisions with clarity and purpose.

Antonio Batiste is a financial advisor at Avadim: Financial, Limited Liability Company with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over one year of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and JD Power via Kforce Staffing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with A Healthy Peace of Mind LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2024. Avadim: Financial provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and small-to-medium sized businesses, using a three-phase planning process combined with risk assessment to guide investment recommendations. The firm offers both non-discretionary advice and discretionary portfolio management only after clients complete its planning intake and serves working-class clients with a variety of payment options.

Michael Casey is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and is the principal advisor at American Executive Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Retirement Wealth Advisors and currently owns MC MGMT, LLC, where he is involved in life and health insurance sales. He is also a co-founder of Bitlyf, LLC, a company developing a patent-pending system for digital assets. American Executive Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation approach with customized portfolios and occasionally incorporates digital assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Simpson Jr. is a financial advisor at The Simpson Firm LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Medtech Medcare. The Simpson Firm provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to small and mid-size groups and individual clients. The firm tailors strategies to client risk tolerance and objectives, uses third-party research, and offers both long-term investment approaches and selective short-term trading techniques.

Barbara Hollis is a financial advisor with Holistic Planners Network, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Archer Investment Corporation and Thrivent Investment Management, as well as operating her own financial coaching and insurance consulting businesses. She is involved in insurance sales and tax preparation through her firm, Hollis & Shingler Financial Coaching Essentials, L.L.C. Holistic Planners Network, LLC serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW individual clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm customizes strategies based on client objectives, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers a range of services including investment management, financial plans, and educational seminars.

Patrick Kimmel is a financial advisor with WealthCrest Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research and WealthCrest Financial Services since 2019. WealthCrest Financial Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a fee-based portfolio management approach using custodial and platform relationships with Pershing and Cambridge, combining fundamental and technical analysis with various trading strategies.

Patrick Beagle is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2007 and has been with Wealthcrest Financial Services, LLC since 2004. He is the owner of WealthCrest Educational Services, which provides financial literacy and pre-retirement benefits training to federal employees. He also serves as treasurer for the Springfield South Condo Association. WealthCrest Financial Services offers financial planning, consulting, and investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management utilizing custodial relationships with Pershing and Cambridge, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various trading strategies and regular account reviews.

Gregory Grimsley is a financial advisor at Wealthcrest Financial Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2015 and Wealthcrest Financial since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is co-owner of the Grimsley Agency, a real estate partnership. Wealthcrest Financial Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management using custodial relationships primarily with Cambridge and combines fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Russell Robertson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthcrest Financial Services, LLC since 2008 and has also been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc since 2007. He serves on the USMA Class of 1958 Endowment Board and is involved in educational services as a course director and instructor. Wealthcrest Financial Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial plans, ongoing portfolio management, and employer/employee benefit consulting, combining fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Cherisse Ferrier Yarde is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance brokering for non-registered insurance products. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions in its client portfolios.

Jessica Repasi is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with three years of experience in financial services. She is currently with Sowell Management and has prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ic Advisory Services, and The Investment Center, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, she has worked in the fitness industry with Inner Alpha Fitness. Sowell Management provides investment advisory and related services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm operates through an independent contractor model, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and unified managed account platforms to implement tailored investment strategies.

Nicole Belanger is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having approximately one year of experience in the industry. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Connect Wealth, as well as experience outside finance in education and retail jewelry. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Joyce Cool is a financial advisor with Sowell Management, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including nine years with IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is a managing partner of Wealth Management Partners, LLC, and holds a Maryland insurance license with authority to sell various life and health insurance products. Sowell Management provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm operates an independent contractor model and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and unified managed account platforms to implement investment strategies.

Robert Ramos is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Ramos serves as vice president for the Southern Maryland Business Network, a nonprofit business organization, contributing a few hours monthly without compensation. Sowell Management provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm operates a platform-style business supporting independent adviser branches with compliance, technology, and back-office services, and utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Richard Hoy is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Community Bank of Tri County. He is based in La Plata, MD. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary tools and offering access to alternative investments and private placement solutions.

Michael Moreland is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Charlotte Hall, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including over 11 years with PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party managed investment strategies.

Gwendolyn Rothrock is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2007. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees. The firm employs approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs, using algorithmic tools for risk assessment and annual rebalancing.

Julia Payne is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partial owner of Ready Go Promo, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and executes investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.