Kelly Wright is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Congress Wealth Management LLC and Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. He serves on the board of directors for the Financial Planning Association of Maryland. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and trusts, and offers specialized services such as family office support and sports and entertainment advisory. The firm uses a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment process and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory solutions.

Leo Kelly IV is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has academic experience at Wake Forest University and Benson University Center. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors of varying net worth, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams with expertise in family office services, sports and entertainment advisory, OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, and consulting engagements.

Colin Rafferty is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Robert Half International. Outside of finance, he works as an Uber Eats driver. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles and offers specialized services including family office support, sports and entertainment advisory, OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, and consulting.

Matthew Rodgville is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes roles at Jacob William Advisory, Assured Partners, and Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn. He also worked with the Tulane University Athletic Department. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm employs discretionary management using model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Jay Schuman is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Connectus Wealth, and Horan Capital Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

James Ryan is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust entities since 2014, including SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Ryan serves on the board of the Ulman Foundation, where he organizes events and volunteers to support young cancer patients and their families. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by inter-affiliate resources and AI-enabled research.

Stephen Norris Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Edgewater, MD. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company dating back to 2011. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Towson Chamber of Commerce. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Virginia Woods is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and has prior experience with BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver investment solutions.

Christopher Knox is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo and its affiliates from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a wrestling coach for Calvert Hall College High School. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Sean Kelly is a ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has worked at Integrity Alliance since 2025 and previously held roles at Lion Street Advisors, Lion Street Financial, and Kestra Financial Services. Kelly serves as a board member of the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is President-Elect of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council for 2025-2026. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans.

Danielle Szikman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mariner, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Mariner, she held roles at T. Rowe Price and Allegis Group. She has experience connected to University of Maryland Hillel and involvement with educational institutions. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Scott Ford is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs with both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Laurence Seiden is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs / United Capital Financial Advisers, Girard Securities, and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. He serves on the External Affairs Committee of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Bryan Carney is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Gordon Smith is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Smith is also involved in insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and programs.

Claudette Boudreaux is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016, following an 11-year tenure at Chapin, Davis. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and breeds standard poodles under the name 5 Sisters Standard Poodles. Janney Montgomery Scott is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Andrew Melo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Melo serves as a power of attorney for family-related fiduciary matters. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital Platform Solutions Strategist program for employees, which utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and third-party-managed portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Gennadiy Todd is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at The Colony Group, Verdence Capital Advisors, and Buttonwood Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Fashion Your Way for five years. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and financial services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with third-party managers and integrates reporting across managed and held-away assets.

Brian Rubin is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Timonium, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Benjamin F. Edwards. He also serves as a personal representative for the Estate of Keith A. Rubin. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company provides investment advice and related services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers a combination of model-based and customized investment strategies and maintains an in-house trading desk while providing financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs.

Dwayne Hiltner is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Brookstone since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the LLC that owns Sam's Italian Restaurant in Baltimore, though he is not involved in its operations. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.