Justin Allen is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co for seven years, as well as at LPL Financial LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including family office, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Amy Lazas is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Columbia, MD, and has one year of experience in the financial industry. She is also the owner and attorney at Providence Law Group, LLC, where she focuses on estate planning. Lazas is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside a variety of asset-allocation frameworks.

Emily Mascio is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Mascio has been with Founders Financial Securities and Darrell Financial since 2013. She is also involved in life and health insurance sales through Darrell Financial Services. Founders Financial Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, retirement consulting, and affiliated brokerage and insurance services, employing various advisory platforms and co-advisory programs.

Mark Darrell is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006 and also owns Darrell Financial Services, which he has operated since 1989. Outside of advising, he is an owner and insurance agent at Darrell Financial Services, focusing on life and health insurance. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs multiple investment programs and combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance services, with a notable emphasis on subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth solutions.

James Curran is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Lutherville, MD. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee advisory programs. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop client-specific asset allocations and selects third-party portfolio managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Patrick Meadowcroft is a Series 66 licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and Sawyer Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and RBC Wealth Management, as well as a background that includes time at University of Maryland and William T. Houseman, Sr. CPA. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs and proprietary advisory platforms.

Caitlin Douglas is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Dynasty Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, and LPL Financial. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation through various managed portfolios and offers technology-enabled services alongside a range of investment options.

Jordan Weinberg is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006 and is also involved with Evergreen Structure Settlement and the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Baltimore, where he serves as a board member. Additionally, Weinberg acts as a trustee for the Parents Life Insurance Trust. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and sub-advisory relationships to deliver customized investment solutions.

Christopher Brown Jr. is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with CW Advisors, LLC, bringing over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2026 before joining CW Advisors in 2026. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional investors, using a Core-and-Satellite investment approach that incorporates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies across various asset classes.

Julia Vaughn is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Symphonic Financial Advisors LLC and Symphonic Securities LLC for 12 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor of the Law Office of Julia S. Rafalko, where she practices estate planning law, and serves as trustee for multiple irrevocable trusts. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, including discretionary and consultative services, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

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.

R. Matthew Novak is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Novak serves on the board of directors for the Arbor Dog Foundation. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various wrap-fee advisory programs, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to create client-specific asset allocations and select third-party portfolio managers.

William Schadty is a financial advisor with Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 11 years before joining Harbor Investment Advisory in 2020. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee advisory programs. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to tailor asset allocations and select third-party portfolio managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Daniel Baker is a financial advisor at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kestra Financial, Inc., BFG Financial Advisors, Kissinger Financial Services, and Miami University of Ohio. Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, manager due diligence, and third-party technology to manage portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Francis Hebert is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at Riversource Wealth Management and Summit Financial Services. He is also involved in providing fixed life insurance and annuity solutions through Summit Financial Services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing strategy, offering a range of investment management and sub-advisory services through a large network of affiliated offices.

John Linsenmeyer is a financial advisor at Girard Advisory Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments, Foreside Fund Services, Wellesley Asset Management, Professional Funds Distributor, and PNC Capital Advisors. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and customized portfolios through a proprietary research process and an Investment Committee, offering specialized strategies and affiliated professional services.

Jay Wilen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Guardian Life and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Wilen serves as an assistant leader for a Boy Scout troop in the Millersville, MD area. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed by an internal investment team, and provides a variety of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience in the industry beginning in 2025, with prior roles at Kendall Capital Management, MV Financial, Pathstone Family Office LLC, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and Cambridge Associates LLC. 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, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by individual securities and independent manager oversight.