Justin Beers is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he served in the US Navy and worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and Zenetex. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using model portfolios designed and managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Marharita Sophia Tavpash is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various roles including financial analysis and business development. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved in business development activities through Amway. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Robert Hansen II is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services and affiliated First Command entities since 2017. Prior to this, he worked for Kwikpoint, LLC for six years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Paul Weaver is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2015, with additional experience at Osman Leasing LLC and Texas Road House. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and employing third-party custodians for client assets.

Ronald Campbell is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was at Global Financial Private Capital for seven years and operates Campbell Financial Services, a firm he has been involved with since 1985. He also owns Anne Arundel Financial Services, where he works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuity sales. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, third-party manager platforms, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and custodial platforms and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Gill is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward J Gill & Associates since 2010 and has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Gill serves as Treasurer for the Council of Unit Owners of Forest Office Park Condominium and as Vice President of the Maryland Anglers-Bass Fishing Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms and insurance products.

Beverly Thomas is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Bowie, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2012. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm's approach involves algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio implementation via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Brian Hardman is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Stevensville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Nylife Securities Inc. and New Life Insurance Co., alongside ownership of Alpha Solutions Group since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a charter fishing boat, Lead Doy Charters, and serves as a board member of the Upper Bay Charter Captain's Association. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client goals, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Donna Morris is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Diversified Investors Securities Corp., and Transamerica Investors Securities Corp. since 2003. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a broad range of retirement plan services.

Christopher Morris is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served eight years in the British Army. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and monitor portfolios.

Melanie Terry is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bowie, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2000 and operates under the DBA Harbor Financial Group for selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Officer of the Southeastern Laurel Howard Chapter of the Continental Societies Inc., a public service organization focused on programs for children in need. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis and operates within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Erik Szabocsik is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthspire Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, nonprofits, and foundations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trust-administration services. The firm employs a customized, relationship-driven investment approach focused on diversified, institutional-style asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and separate account managers.

William Robert Carter is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He previously served 18 years in the U.S. Navy before beginning his advisory career in 2026. Carter also has experience with multiple First Command entities since 2025. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Thomas O'Connor is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial, he worked at Leidos in various roles from 2019 to 2025. He also founded O'Connor's Painting Service, Inc. in 2018. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, third-party TAMPs, and alternative investments, utilizing a fiduciary-based advisory model supported by technology platforms and multiple investment strategies.

Hugh Solomon Leslie is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Kenneth Pumphrey is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, John Horrigan, Scott Iodice, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant baseball coach. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Ryan Hartsock is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Pasadena, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal in 2025, he worked at T. Rowe Price for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and operator of Black Tie Oyster LLC, a catering company specializing in raw bars for events. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Command entities since 2006 and operates Richardson Financial LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. First Command Advisory Services, an SEC-registered investment adviser, serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Sarah Rutherford is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill and Park Avenue Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital platforms.

Julie Babcock is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lockton Financial Advisors, LLC, Lockton Companies, LLC, and Lockton Investment Advisors, LLC between 2007 and 2021. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets using a financial planning–led investment process that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.