Amy Lazas is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Providence Law Group, LLC, where she is an attorney and owner specializing in estate planning. She is also a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio programs, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing portfolio monitoring and annual client reviews.

Arthur Karafin is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Baltimore, MD. He has worked at Legg Mason Investment Counsel, LLC for 20 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in the law firm Karafin, Gruonstein, Dubrow. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research, including AI and machine-learning inputs.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Arkadios since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp and is an appointed agent at RAK Group Inc., providing life insurance and fixed annuity products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using customized investment plans that integrate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William Friedrich is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Accelerate Retirement since 2023. His prior roles include a decade at BlackRock and a year at NFP Retirement, Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally recommends insurance products on a commission basis. Accelerate Retirement serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering retirement plan consulting, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach, constructing customized portfolios through a network of advisors and supporting its clients with ongoing portfolio monitoring and due diligence.

Caitlin Douglas is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Dynasty Wealth Management, Dynasty Securities, Triad Advisors, Planning Solutions Group, and Keeney Financial Group. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities through model portfolio strategies that include tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and incorporates insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Andrew Theobald is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with four years of industry experience. He currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has prior experience at SPC Financial, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and other firms. He is also a producing agent for an insurance affiliate of AlphaCore Capital. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a focus on both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Christina Walters is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at D.F. Dent and Company, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. She also has four years of prior experience at Croft-Leominster, Inc. Walters is based in Baltimore, MD. D.F. Dent and Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $8.6 billion in assets and offers growth-oriented equity strategies across various market capitalizations, alongside fixed-income management and tailored portfolio construction.

Lindsey Young, CFP® is the founder of Quiet Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management firm serving successful LGBTQ professionals and retirees. Lindsey is based in Baltimore, MD and serves clients across the country. Lindsey started Quiet Wealth to provide the comprehensive set of financial advisory services that successful LGBTQ professionals and their families need. Prior to founding Quiet Wealth, Lindsey spent fifteen years in Silicon Valley finance, primarily as an investment banker working on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, leveraged finance and other transactions for technology companies. She leverages her deep background in finance to help Quiet Wealth clients achieve their goals. She also has extensive experience providing strategic and financial advice to businesses of all sizes in multiple industries. Lindsey received an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she concentrated her studies on finance and entrepreneurial management. She earned her BA from Williams College, where she majored in economics and psychology. Lindsey is an Investment Adviser Representative and is licensed as an insurance Adviser in the State of Maryland. Lindsey is also a CFP® professional, an Enrolled Agent admitted to practices before the IRS, a Tax Planning Certified Professional®, a Certified Exit Planning Adviser® and a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. Lindsey also provides tax preparation services through an affiliated entity, QW Tax Preparation. Lindsey has a long history of advising non-profits. She previously served as the board president of FreeState Justice, the leading statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization in Maryland. She is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, having served two years in Armenia as a small business advisor. Lindsey is a native of Baltimore, and after a globetrotting career, she is happy to be back home in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, singing in her church choir, and rooting for her Orioles. Quiet Wealth offers advisory services through XY Investment Solutions, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Link to disclosures: https://xypnsapphire.com/disclosures

Todd Rundle is a CFP® professional with experience spanning from 2006 to the present. He has worked at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2025 and previously held roles at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Steven Lim is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Lim Financial Group. He holds the roles of Vice President and Director of Planning at Lim Financial Group and has been involved with Interstate Health Underwriters since 2015. Outside of finance, Lim is a 50% owner, administrator, and senior instructor at a traditional martial arts school, where he teaches classes and manages events. Founders Financial Securities LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets through a network of 118 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and personalized investment approaches, including discretionary portfolio management and specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting.

James Morgan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and has previously worked at BDO Wealth Advisors and Hefren Tillotson. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with diversified model portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee, offering a range of services from portfolio management to specialized consulting such as 1031 exchange and Deferred Sales Trust™ advice.

Benjamin Offit is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Offit Advisors and Clear Path Advisory. Offit is also involved in insurance planning and risk management as an insurance agent and serves as a principal at a tax and accounting firm. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified funds, with additional strategies such as options and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor platform.

Jose Jimenez is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2024 and previously at Parsonex Advisory Services, INC from 2020 to 2024. Jimenez serves as a battalion chaplain in the US Navy, providing religious support to soldiers. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a range of asset management and consulting services, utilizing individualized asset-allocation strategies and various model-based and UMA platforms.

Spencer Reece is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Snowden Lane Partners. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach with a range of investment tools and frequently works with third-party managers to customize client portfolios.

Jay Wilen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. Outside of his advisory role, Wilen serves as an assistant leader for a Boy Scout troop. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable “sleeves,” with oversight from an Investment Management team and committee.

Wayne Green is a financial advisor at Kcd Financial, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, The Patriot Financial Group, and Verus Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Associates Marketing LLC, where he provides services related to insurance, estate planning, and gold and silver consulting. Kcd Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and introducing broker-dealer with 38 advisors and approximately $202 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm serves individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies and access to third-party management programs.

Anita Carr is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at FEI Systems, Equinox, and Motionsoft. She has also taken a sabbatical since 2024. Core Planning is a multi-team firm providing fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated tools to tailor and maintain investment strategies according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brett Bernstein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and at XML Financial, LLC since 2016. Bernstein is also the managing partner of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities.

Laura Sendldorfer is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Composition Wealth, she worked at Kestra Investment Services, Kestra Advisory Services, and Offit Financial. Outside of her advisory role, Sendldorfer is a board member and President of the Financial Planning Association of Maryland and is a partner in two e-commerce businesses. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with a range of strategies and maintains a multi-advisor structure managing substantial discretionary assets.

Mark Huber Jr. is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Integrated Advisors Network LLC, where he has been since 2022, and has prior experience at Bolder, LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., and Financial Foundations, Inc. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a variety of investment approaches and frequently utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms.