Katie Brown is a financial advisor at Armstrong Dixon with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Armstrong Dixon since 2015, also maintaining an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary and works as a property manager on a part-time basis. Armstrong Dixon provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-related consulting for individuals, high net worth families, charitable foundations, small business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a strategic, diversified global asset-allocation approach that combines active and passive management and incorporates specialized exposures such as merger arbitrage and private equity.

Jordan Fisher is a CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Black Diamond Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent two years at Axia Wealth Management Inc, two years at TheSpreadSite.com, and eleven years at DRW Securities, LLC. Black Diamond Financial, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $1.37 billion in client assets and employs a multi-advisor team approach focused on strategic asset allocation, low-cost index-based core exposures, tax-aware portfolio construction, and selective use of institutional-quality private investments.

Robert Dimarino Jr. is a financial advisor with Red Oak Financial Group in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial and Red Oak Financial Group since 2015. Red Oak Financial Group provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-based, long-term approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios, with additional focus on retirement plan advisory services.

Andrew Rutherford is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides customized investment solutions through a broad platform that includes United Capital-managed strategies, third-party managers, and separately managed accounts.

Jeffery Akers is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022 and spent 16 years at Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Akers Financial Educational Foundation, hosts a weekly radio show called Winning in Retirement, and holds a leadership position as an elder at Crossroads Community Church. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning, supported by an internal portfolio team that delivers investment models and trade execution across various asset classes.

Michael Mcandrew is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Baltimore, MD. He has been with the firm since 2014 across various roles. 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, foundations, pension plans, 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 and a range of complementary strategies.

Charles Wetzel is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Midatlantic Retirement Planning Specialists, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Wetzel also maintains Wetzel & Associates, LLC, through which he provides consulting, insurance, and tax/accounting services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed account platforms and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

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.

Ryan Silk is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors. He previously worked at Towson Wealth Management and Kestra Advisory Services. Silk has experience supporting lead advisors with analytics, client service, and technical assistance. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation using centrally managed portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

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.

Joseph Knight is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Founders Financial Securities LLC and Brooks Financial Group. He has worked at Brooks Financial Group since 2010 and Founders Financial Securities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment programs and combines advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within its platform.

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.

Noah Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, having previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held various roles including positions related to swimming clubs and collegiate work. 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 utilizes a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy overseen by an internal investment team and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through a network of investment adviser representatives.

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 two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank NA for 21 years before retiring in 2020. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams. The firm’s investment process uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles and provides OCIO sub-advisory and consulting services to other registered advisers.

Peter Wilkinson is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Inc. and a period of self-employment. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Corto Financial Group, focusing primarily on insurance sales and facilitating medical student loan refinancing partnerships. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, utilizing fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis allowing clients to retain final trading authority.

Ryan Stark is a Certified Financial Planner® at Greenspring Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, Complete Money Management, MCo Advisors, and AdaptFirst Investments. Greenspring Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative approach with an emphasis on asset allocation and provides services such as portfolio management, comprehensive wealth planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Erin Ansalvish is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior wealth advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company. Her prior work includes roles at Dai Securities LLC and Triad Advisors Inc. Erin also operates The Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC, providing wealth management services, and is involved in insurance sales as a licensed agent. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party Independent Managers and model portfolios.