Aaron Welch is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2004 and concurrently works with the Internal Revenue Service since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing federal and state income tax preparation and accounting services. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) manages portfolios and offers financial planning and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients with an integrated broker-dealer and insurance structure.

Nathaniel Powell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Suntrust Investment Services, INC since 2016, currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services. 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 employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration among its affiliated entities.

Nicholas Petrelli is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cerity Partners LLC and was previously with Maryland Capital Management, LLC for 13 years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios.

Grace Rubacky is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop holistic financial plans tailored to their individual needs, aiming to provide guidance that helps clients and their families feel confident and secure. She has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, gaining experience in client relationship management and financial planning. Grace's approach focuses on understanding clients' priorities and building trust through a step-by-step planning process.

Gregory Heard is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Maryland Capital Management, LLC for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Calalyst IT Services, Inc., an IT services and staffing company. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios that incorporate both proprietary quantitative screening and third-party managers.

Alexander Faber is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designated advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at Maryland Capital Management, TIAA, and Wake Forest University. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Sean Anderson is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at WMS Partners, LLC and Greenspring Advisors, LLC. Prior to his financial career, he attended Kenyon College. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private strategies and provides consolidated quarterly reporting aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

David Flanders is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at 1ST Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp from 2010 to 2018. He is also the sole owner of David A. Flanders, CPA, LLC, a tax preparation firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside access to model portfolios managed by Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.

Andrew Riehl is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Maryland Capital Management and Croft Leominster Investment Management. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens to build client programs and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and retirement consulting, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Michele Peele is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and three years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Michele serves as a Notary Public for the State of Maryland, providing notary services to clients on a volunteer basis. 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 organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Hugh Palmer is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at HB Wealth with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at WMS Partners and two years of service in the United States Army. Outside of advising, he leads a project reviewing and updating several family partnerships through FWP LLC. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning to a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, and institutional clients. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across diverse public and private strategies and offers services such as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and institutional advisory solutions.

Bryan Kelly is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. His prior roles include positions at WMS Partners, Kelly Benefits, Georgetown University, and Stifel. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches lacrosse for the FCA Maryland boys club team. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment approach across public and private strategies and offers services including discretionary portfolio management and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) advisory.

Paul Speargas is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at HB Wealth Management since 2025 and previously spent 17 years at WMS Partners. He serves as a board member and chair of the Investment Committee for Odyssey School, which focuses on language learning differences. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, and family offices. The firm also offers institutional advisory services and combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a broad range of public and private investment strategies.

Alyssa Poremski is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, where she has worked since 2020. She has four years of industry experience and previously held positions at The Open Door Child Care Center and Rebounders Gymnastics, among others. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large 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 a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Marie David is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. She currently serves as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC, joining the firm in 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Maryland Capital Management and RBC Wealth Management. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Jeffrey Rogers is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Forest Hill, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 12 years at M&T Securities and nine years at PNC Investments. He is also a principal of Big Country LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party portfolio management to implement investment strategies primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

Carole Schreck is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott in Towson, MD. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2015. Schreck serves on the Investment Management Committee at Friends School of Baltimore, contributing to the review and policy decisions of its investment portfolio. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients through a combination of brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

James Bryant is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Bryant serves as a board member of the My Neighbors Foundation in Monkton, MD, which supports less privileged children in the Hereford zone through fundraising activities. 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 organizations, providing brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

John Goles is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Finance Committee for Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore, a nonprofit supporting at-risk youth. 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 a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutions, providing brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Vernon Cunningham is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.