Peter Mcgratty is a CFA® charterholder with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Pinnacle Advisor Solutions, Congress Wealth Advisor Solutions, and Precursor Asset Management before joining Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Charles Ward is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in a rental property in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to create client-specific asset allocations and selects third-party portfolio managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Leo Kelly is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verdence since 2017 and concurrently at Independent Access Partners since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and shareholder of Devils River Holdings LLC, a holding company for a whiskey distillery. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Erin Rogers is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2023. She previously worked at Lion Street Financial, Curi Capital, and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment strategy that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating public and private market investments along with personal office services such as tax preparation and bill pay.

Yolanda Degrange is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC. She has worked with John Hancock and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. from 2012 to 2019. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is registered as an agent for a makeup-related business but is not involved in its daily operations. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and non-profits. The firm uses technology-assisted, written financial plans that advisors review, providing a scalable service model with a notably high client load per advisor.

Brian Grumbach is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2017. He is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Polina Bolotnikova is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC in Timonium, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with the firm since 2023. Prior to joining Founders Financial, she held roles at Penn State York University, Hollywood Casino, HACC, and Karazin's Kharkiv National University. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder of Maison Nouir LLC, an e-commerce business specializing in home décor boxes. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing a variety of investment programs and a combination of advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services.

Ayaz Hasan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams such as family office services and a Sports & Entertainment practice. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for investment decisions, utilizing a range of strategies and investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Carol Hopkins is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank NA for 21 years before retiring for three years. Hopkins resumed her advisory career in 2024 at Verdence Capital Advisors. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Erin Ansalvish is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior wealth advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company. She has a background that includes roles at Dai Securities, LLC and Triad Advisors Inc, and she has operated The Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC since 2007. In addition to wealth management, Ansalvish is involved in insurance sales as a licensed agent. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team approach, managing approximately $5 billion in assets, and emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Devin Walsh is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Chesapeake Brokerage, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Beyond his advisory work, he serves as director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletics, aiding the organization’s growth and fundraising efforts, and holds leadership positions with the Calvert Hall College Alumni Association and The Center Club in Baltimore. Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of IARs managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers varied advisory platforms and niche services including 1031 exchange consulting and co-advised private wealth solutions, with investment strategies delegated to its representatives who provide discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Shires is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with CW Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. and Congress Wealth Management LLC. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides wealth management, family office services, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management.

Freddie Watson is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. for 37 years. Outside of his advisory role, Watson serves as president of Watson Family Farms LLC, a farming business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team to support investment decisions.

Scott Hahn is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at Kestra Financial Services, Inc and Webber Messick. Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis with manager due diligence and leverages third-party technology and model services from Envestnet to manage portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Nino Sujashvili is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with a Series 65 designation and approximately six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BDO Wealth Management and Biegel and Waller LLC. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

Andrew Sullivan is a financial advisor at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Harbor since 2013. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct client-specific asset allocations and selects third-party portfolio managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Linda Stapf is a financial advisor with LexAurum Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at LexAurum Advisors since 2019 and previously operated her own CPA and tax accounting practice. Stapf also owns and manages a local livestock properties business. LexAurum Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team and emphasizes diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, using a standardized program with model allocations typically implemented through low-cost ETFs.

Stephen Tan is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is principal and managing shareholder of Tan & Associates Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and overall strategy. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing a range of programs and third-party asset managers.

Adam Brubaker is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Allstate Insurance Company, and APR Supply Company. He also serves as Director of Financial Planning at Drown Financial Services. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and providing specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services.

Brian Pacen is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has held roles at CreativeOne Securities since 2016 and is involved with The Sawyer Group in a portfolio management capacity. He is part owner and Chief Investment Officer of Innovative Outcome Portfolios LLC, providing consulting services related to unit trusts. 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, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management using fundamental and cyclical security analysis.