Lawrence Judge is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2010. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm focuses on fundamental and qualitative security analysis with a long-term, low-turnover investment approach, managing portfolios across equities, municipal and corporate fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Judith Barnhard is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Councilor Wealth LLC, a team-based firm. She has managed May Barnhard Investments, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at May & Barnhard, PC, a full-service accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services, from 1991 to 2018. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, employing long-term strategies based on fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm typically seeks discretionary trading authority and integrates financial planning with investment advisory services.

Henry Meadows is a financial advisor with WMS Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Grove Point Investments LLC (formerly H. Beck, Inc.) and a formal tax principal role at SKMB, P.A. He also serves as a trustee for the Virginia Harris Holsinger Trust and is involved in life insurance sales. WMS Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $281 million for individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs asset-class oriented portfolios using ETFs, index funds, individual securities, and selective alternatives, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning and tax and insurance advice.

Stephen Koda is a financial advisor at Advocate Investing Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Univers Tech and Northrop Grumman. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Rocket Sports, LLC, a custom apparel printing business. Advocate Investing Services is a four-advisor firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, including the use of derivatives and market-linked instruments within separately managed accounts.

Zachary Payne is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD. He has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2015, including time when it operated as an LPL Financial DBA. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a team of six advisors managing approximately $176 million. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to customize portfolios and provides various engagement models, including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

Robert Behr is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with CFO Advisory and Tax Services, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management across various account types. The firm offers customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as several fee structures including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

Beverly Fischetti is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1992 and has also been associated with Regulus, LLC since 2015 and the Beacon Global Advisor Network from 2017 to 2021. In addition to financial advising, she owns a tax preparation business focused on individual tax matters. Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management and financial planning, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside ongoing consulting. The firm uses customized asset allocations and a range of analytical methods, providing services that include accounting and tax preparation through a licensed CPA on staff.

Claire Dwyer is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2015. She is part of a five-advisor team based in Rockville, MD. Schaeffer Financial serves individuals and families, including federal government employees and foreign nationals holding G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a focus on diversified asset allocation and coordinates with outside professionals to address specialized client needs.

Sara Galvin is a financial advisor with AtCap Partners, LLC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Ceros Financial Services, Resource 1, Inc., Beskin-Divers Insurance Group, Inc., and Currency Exchange International. Outside of advising, she has served as an office manager for an RIA, handling administrative tasks including regulatory filings and license maintenance. AtCap Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and a blend of analytical methods including fundamental and technical analysis. The firm incorporates alternative investments and market-timing techniques in client portfolios and offers back-office and compliance support to investment firms.

Seth Emers is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served for 21 years at the U.S. Department of State and retired from federal government service in 2024. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment methods and offers retirement-focused education through workshops and webinars.

Eric Dunner is a CFP® professional at Glassman Wealth Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Glassman Wealth Services since 2015. Glassman Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes the use of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and private investment funds, with a policy requiring client authorization for cryptocurrency purchases.

Scott Freund is a financial advisor with Family Office Research, LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Family Office Research since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Freund is involved in consulting, personal investments, and publishing through Lower St Clair LLC, and serves as a consultant and part owner of FarmTogether US Farmland Fund LP, advising on fund operations and coordination. Family Office Research, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, employer plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $580.9 million in assets and emphasizes individualized portfolio supervision with tailored investment strategies for high-net-worth and institutional clients.

William Fitzgerald V is a financial advisor at Bnb Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bnb Wealth Management, he worked at Raidal Power and New Columbia Solar. He also has experience with Johnson Control PLC and studied at Miami University. Bnb Wealth Management is a privately owned, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages diversified portfolios primarily using mutual funds and offers financial planning, pension consulting, and participant education services through a multi-office team of advisors.

Richard Baker is a financial advisor at Milestone Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Alphastar Capital Management and Brookstone Capital Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member of the Prepare Institute, a nonprofit organization. Milestone Asset Management provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party adviser recommendations to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $690.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a combination of tactical and strategic investment approaches using both internal and third-party models.

Richard Clonch is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc., where he has worked since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive wealth and investment management services. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and offers various fee structures, including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

Brendan Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2015. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

David Alicea is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Fruitful with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Matt Aaron and held multiple roles at Northwestern Mutual, including wealth management and investment services. Alicea served four years in the United States Marine Corps and attended the United States Naval Academy. Fruitful Advisory, LLC offers web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients through a subscription membership model. The firm emphasizes personalized planning with passive, low-cost investment strategies focused on ETFs and index funds, serving primarily non-high-net-worth individuals.

Joseph Gallagher is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Advocate Investing Services and LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Fidelity for eight years. Outside of advisory work, Gallagher is the author of the book "Born Again" and created a card game called "Here's the Deal." Advocate Investing Services is a four-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, offering strategies that include derivatives and market-linked instruments tailored to client objectives.

Beth Ann Leake is a Series 65-registered advisor with Sentinel Asset Management, LLC. She has been with Sentinel since 2024 and previously worked at Kelly Dorsey PC for 13 years. Sentinel Asset Management, LLC offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $63.2 million across about 495 households. The firm employs a mosaic investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with regular account monitoring and oversight of third-party managers.

Angela Holland is a financial advisor with AtCap Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has held compliance and advisory roles at Innovation X Advisors LLC, Foothill Securities, Inc., Advisors Preferred, LLC, and Ceros Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her financial services career, she operates Clearwater Fan Girl, LLC, a sports entertainment fan webpage and podcast. AtCap Partners provides investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of proprietary strategies, sub-advisors, and outside managers, combining fundamental and technical analysis with market-timing techniques as part of its approach.