Sydney Wingate is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, Wingate worked at Equitable Advisors and Ellin & Tucker. Outside of advising, Wingate is involved with The Blended Essentials, a makers space for candles, soaps, and bath products, where they serve as a bookkeeper and administrative assistant. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses a model-based approach with proprietary mutual funds and ETFs and provides planning tools alongside telephone access to advisors.

Michael Hay is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. He is based in Catonsville, MD. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Tadao Okamoto is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at Equity Services Inc and Sortino Financial Group. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers the Retirement Advisory Service, providing retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The program serves individual investors and households with assets typically above $250,000 and features tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo-based retirement income projections.

Rene Bardel is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has eight years of industry experience and has been with T. Rowe Price since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Bardel works as a bartender at Towson Tavern in Maryland. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, with a planning approach that includes Monte Carlo simulations and tax-aware strategies.

Hunter Orem is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America (Merrill Edge), Pen Air Credit Union, and Navy Federal Credit Union, among others. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including Drift Modern Coastal Cuisine. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers the Retirement Advisory Service targeting individual investors and households focused on retirement goals. The program combines nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management using proprietary T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an online planning tool and telephone access to advisors.

Keith Holmes is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2017, including his current role at the advisory services division since 2026, and previously worked at LPL Financial. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, primarily serving individual investors and households. The firm uses proprietary mutual funds and ETFs with a model allocation approach and employs tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulations in its planning process.

Zachary Bachman is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience, all with T. Rowe Price since 2016. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households, using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs with a goals-based approach. The firm employs tax-aware strategies and interactive online tools to support retirement income planning.

Vertti Iso Ahola is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2017, with prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Cypress Wealth Management. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction across a broad range of securities and insurance products.

William Groff IV is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015. Groff is also a board member of The Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland, a hereditary patriotic organization. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele that includes individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Adam Tobin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and T. Rowe Price. Tobin is also a licensed notary in Maryland. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active managers, supported by quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Logan Grossman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors. He has worked at Valic since 2014 and also has experience with The Bozzuto Group. Outside of his advisory role, Grossman is a board member at Lighthouse Christian Academy, where he participates in governance and supports the school's mission. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Danica Campbell is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with T. Rowe Price Investment Services since 2006. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program that combines nondiscretionary financial planning with discretionary investment management, serving individual investors and households with a minimum asset requirement. The firm implements portfolios using proprietary model allocations invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, employing tax-aware strategies and delivering financial plans and income projections through an interactive online tool.

Christopher Edwards is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors, along with earlier positions outside the industry. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers the Retirement Advisory Service, combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The service uses proprietary mutual funds and ETFs with a disciplined investment approach and provides financial plans and reviews through an interactive online platform.

James Sweet is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, having joined in 2025. His prior roles include positions at Court Place Advisors, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and T. Rowe Price. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Roger Young is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a musician performing with a local rock band in Maryland. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households, emphasizing model portfolio allocations and tax-aware strategies delivered through a combination of online tools and advisor support.

Joel Zapf is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and VZN Group Wealth Management. His outside activities include managing a single-family residential property in Baltimore, MD. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides the Retirement Advisory Service, combining nondiscretionary goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households primarily focused on retirement goals and employs tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo simulations within an online planning platform.

Ya Meng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with organizations including United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente and is co-owner of Octisys LLC, a company focused on software development and IT consulting. Meng also serves as a college consultant with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a network of advisors and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm supports individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses.

Michelle Barry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Her career includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Hornor Townsend and Kent. At Transamerica, she may also perform home office functions supporting other business units. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jennine Lacroix is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wealthspire Advisors in Annapolis, MD since 2002. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers customized wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services, using an institutional-style asset allocation approach and a mix of investment vehicles.

Dustin French is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a landlord for a rental property in Charlottesville, VA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to certain retail clients. The firm uses an integrated service model aligned with Empower’s administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.