Michael Scherer is a financial advisor at EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Choice Financial Partners since 2008 and Stifel since 2005. EquityCompass provides model portfolios, discretionary management, and investment commentary primarily to financial intermediaries, sponsor firms, and institutional clients, while also serving individual and trust accounts. The firm combines fundamental analysis with quantitative, rules-based models to create focused, generally equal-weighted strategies across various asset classes.

Joseph Mc Carthy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors, having previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and several other firms. Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a household-level investment approach overseen by a quarterly investment committee and offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income vehicles, and integration of held-away assets.

Jonathan Dinkins is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Mercer in 2025, he worked for 20 years at Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental real estate in Hilton Head, SC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a variety of implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, tax support, and estate-planning coordination.

Timothy Carne is a financial advisor with SFG Wealth Management in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with SFG Wealth Management since 2016 and has also been associated with LPL Financial LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. SFG Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused process that integrates multiple analytical methods and offers a range of investment options, including access to algorithmic model platforms and specialized planning services such as corporate structure and tax planning.

Andrew Bruns is a CFP® professional at Berman McAleer with five years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Berman McAleer in 2021, he worked at Academy Financial and Planning Solutions Group. He also has experience in education, having taught at Towson University and Loyola Blakefield. Berman McAleer provides holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses a discovery-based planning process and manages portfolios across equity, fixed income, and alternative segments through an investment committee.

Robert Mewshaw is a financial advisor at VSM Wealth Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Van Sant and Mewshaw, Inc. and Van Sant and Mewshaw Securities, Inc. since 1992 and 1993, respectively. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. VSM Wealth Advisory serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employee benefit plans by providing discretionary investment management and integrated wealth advisory services. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework primarily using index mutual funds and ETFs, with emphasis on tax-aware portfolio management and personalized indexing strategies.

Madison Bennett is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at The Financial Consulate in Hunt Valley, MD. Prior to joining the firm, Madison held positions in the hospitality industry, including roles at The Pier Restaurant, Glory Days Grille, and Stoney's Seafood House. The Financial Consulate serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs a proprietary "Risk Opportunity Investing" approach that combines active tactical asset allocation with fundamental, macroeconomic, and technical analysis, offering both active and index-oriented strategies.

George Grewe is a financial advisor with Chapin Davis, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Chapin Davis since 2008. Chapin Davis provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, managing approximately $539 million in assets. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor team.

Christopher Barnes is a financial advisor at The Marshall Financial Group LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 21 years. The Marshall Financial Group LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes individualized portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and managed stock sleeves supported by asset-allocation models and third-party software.

Jonathon De Feo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently with Elite Income Advisors, Inc. in Ellicott City, MD. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Compton Financial Group, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch. He 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 estates by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and advice on investment and insurance strategies. The firm uses model portfolios from third-party providers and offers participant education and client workshops as part of its services.

Brian Mc Kinney is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD. He has been with the firm since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BSM Partners Inc., a private entity related to securities, advisory, and insurance business. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances and time horizons.

Thomas Gramigna is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with The L. Warner Companies since 1996. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, non-profits, and other business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. Its investment approach includes fundamental research and diversified portfolios managed over multi-year horizons, often incorporating options strategies and third-party manager programs.

Tyler Kluge is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2016, working in various roles within the organization. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm that serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a team-based, holistic approach combining financial planning, portfolio management, tax services, and business advisory to align investment strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations.

David Berman is a financial advisor at Berman McAleer with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Kestra Financial Services and related Kestra entities. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Pride of Baltimore, Inc. Berman McAleer provides holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm manages portfolios through an investment committee that segments assets into long-term, short-term, and intermediate categories, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide discretionary asset management.

Peter Marshall is a financial advisor with The Marshall Financial Group LLC in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with The Marshall Financial Group since 2005 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and SSN Advisory, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed and traditional insurance sales through PKS Financial. The Marshall Financial Group LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $593 million in assets and offers services including fee-based asset management, retirement and estate planning, education planning, and managed stock accounts, using asset-allocation models and third-party software to build individualized portfolios.

Brian Canet is a financial advisor at Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Prostatis Group LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Howard County Community College from 2013 to 2017. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $509 million in assets through a multi-team approach, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services with a focus on tactical asset allocation and sector rotation.

Brady Organt is a financial advisor at SC&H Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SC&H Wealth, he held roles with several professional sports organizations, including the Washington Nationals and Denver Broncos. He also works as an Assistant Field Producer for the Washington Commanders, overseeing on-field movements and coordinating in-game entertainment during football games. SC&H Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team approach combining financial planning, asset management, retirement consulting, and tax preparation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and technology-driven platforms to tailor investment strategies.

David Baker is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Consultants LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Harvest Investment Consultants since 2016. Harvest Investment Consultants provides fee-based portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors such as defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on risk management and absolute-return strategies, using a variety of asset types and proprietary credit analysis within standardized processes supported by technology tools.

George Ingram III is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory role, he owns two rental properties in Wilmington, NC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax-managed strategies.

Thad Ismart is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio investment approach overseen by a weekly committee and integrates financial planning with tax and investment services to support a diverse client base through scalable, standardized processes.