Eric Harris is a financial advisor at Colomb Investment Management Company, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Marathon Financial Group, LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Bay Theatre Company and the Central Maryland Chamber Foundation, and is involved in local community organizations in Laurel, MD. Colomb Investment Management Company, LLC provides personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor models, and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary mandates with oversight of third-party managers.

Jeffrey Malcom is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he holds passive stakes in businesses related to online marketing and retail consultancy. Buttonwood Financial Advisors manages approximately $393 million in client assets, providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined investment process guided by written policy statements, combining fundamental analysis with strategic asset allocation and continuous account monitoring.

Peter Pavlov is a financial advisor with Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Select Investment Solutions, PMP Advisors, Silk Invest LTD, and OFI Asset Management. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm creates customized allocations implemented through vetted third-party managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing over $1 billion on a non-discretionary basis as of the end of 2024.

Alexandra Stewart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD. She has been with the firm since 2015. Buttonwood Financial Advisors offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and employs a disciplined investment approach guided by written policy statements and fundamental analysis.

Joshua Goldsmith is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Scarborough Capital Management and has held prior roles at Independence Financial Group, LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate sales and property management business. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios, serving a diverse client base that includes institutional entities and individual investors.

Vanessa Pruett Urie is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Prostatis Group LLC in 2023, she was with CETERA Advisors LLC under Shapiro Financial Advisors from 2005 to 2018. Outside of financial advising, she is the owner of Gladway Homes, a real estate sales business. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach with sector rotation and integrates third-party managers, some using machine-learning models, as part of its portfolio management.

Daniel Di Peso is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Capital Portfolio Management Inc. and has experience outside the financial industry at Stanley Black and Decker. Di Peso is also involved in insurance sales and service through Retirement Planning Services, Inc. Elite Income Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and other entities by offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses model portfolios from sub-advisers and other providers and provides client education and workshops as part of its retirement plan services.

Michael Roeder is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Curio Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Curio Wealth in 2025, he spent 14 years at Northrop Grumman. Curio Wealth provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and trustee bill-paying.

Matthew Zimmerman is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently serving as an advisor at Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD. He has worked at Scarborough Capital Management and Independent Financial Group since 2021, and has prior experience at Raymond James and Tj Maxx. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a paraplanner for an outside registered investment advisor. Scarborough Capital Management is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.64 billion across 15 advisors and serving over 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-focused programs, utilizing both in-house guidelines and third-party model portfolios from providers such as BlackRock and Invesco.

Dylan Sylvester is a financial advisor at Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Scarborough Capital Management, he has held roles at Independent Financial Group, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western Southern Life. Outside of advising, he is employed at Southern Provisions, a local business where he assists in various capacities. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.64 billion in assets for around 2,664 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-focused programs, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios.

David Herman is a financial advisor at Scarborough Capital Management with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018, Scarborough Advisors, LLC since 2013, and previously at SII Investments Inc from 2008 to 2017. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios to construct discretionary accounts, serving a diverse client base including institutional clients and individuals.

Lyn Dippel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Curio Wealth, LLC, joining the firm in 2024 after prior roles at Annapolis Financial Services, LLC and Financial Advantage, Inc. Curio Wealth provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diverse portfolio allocations and offers additional services such as tax preparation and standalone financial plans.

George Buchheister is a financial advisor with ValueWealth Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValueWealth, he worked at Welocalize Inc. for 12 years and had a brief tenure at Merrill. He is also an independent insurance agent, transacting in insurance products including annuities. ValueWealth Services, LLC manages approximately $319 million for about 420 clients, providing investment supervisory and portfolio management services alongside financial planning and consultation. The firm employs a multi-factor investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and may use strategies such as short-term trading and options when appropriate.

Damian Gallina Sr. is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Baltimore, MD. Since 2016, he has been Chairman of the Investment Committee for Lido Civic Club Charities' LLC. Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets, using a disciplined investment process that includes fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and continuous account monitoring.

James Kantowski is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Curio Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Annapolis Financial Services, JSK Tax Services, JSK Financial Services, and Choreo, LLC. Curio Wealth provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs portfolios typically allocated among no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, offering supervisory reviews and options for investment restrictions or ESG screening.

Wayne Ferbert is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Reyes Financial Architecture Inc., a team firm based in Columbia, MD, and has prior experience at ZEGA Financial, LLC, and Alpha Dna Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Ferbert co-founded and serves as co-managing director of a software and education business that supports online brokerages. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. provides discretionary asset management, personalized financial planning, and consulting primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term investment approach, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates complimentary financial planning as part of its asset management services.

Raquel Tennant is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Fruitful. She has held previous roles at 2050 Wealth Partners, FAI Wealth Management, WMS Partners, and Wells Fargo Bank. Tennant’s background includes a variety of positions in both financial services and other industries. Fruitful Advisory, LLC offers web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients through a subscription membership model. The firm focuses on personalized financial plans called “Money Maps” and emphasizes passive, low-cost investment strategies using ETFs and index funds.

George Watson III is a financial advisor at Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Academy Financial, Inc. He serves as the treasurer of the Stansfield Estates Homeowners Association. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, quantitative, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client risk tolerances and time horizons.

John Milchling is a financial advisor at 1 North Wealth Services, LLC in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at 1 North Wealth Services, Towson University, and Sandbek Outdoors. 1 North Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm uses an active, discretionary approach with multiple strategies, including a Sustainable Investing (ESG) option, and manages over $320 million in discretionary assets.

Townsend Hornor Jr. is a financial advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with the firm since 2015. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs model portfolio strategies overseen by a weekly investment committee and integrates tax considerations into both portfolio management and financial planning, supporting a high client load through standardized, scalable processes.