Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, among other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Mark Searles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, SSN Advisory, and Medallion Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Safe Money Concepts, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Thomas Searles is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and SSN Advisory, Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and musician, with involvement in several creative projects such as "Was Once a Hero / The Marshal" and "Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management that utilizes model portfolios and research from various sources.

Daniel Searles is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with Grove Point Advisors LLC and Grove Point Investments LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Stohlman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Federal Navigators, and Medallion Financial Group. He serves on the board of the Cedarbrook Community Church and has authored investment-related materials since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gabriel Ali is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and involvement with arts organizations such as the BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Harold & Sylvia Greenberg Theatre. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

John Robertson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with Grove Point Investments and Securities Service Network, LLC, and has been involved with Safe Money Concepts LLC since 2011. He is also connected with Medallion Financial Strategies, a business entity focused on tax and investment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Safe Money Concepts LLC, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved with Medallion Financial Group, where he has maintained a longstanding role since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Laura Stohlman is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Federal Navigators. Outside of her advisory work, she is an author and volunteers with the National and Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.