Dahlia Daley is a financial advisor at Daley Capital, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an independent insurance practice, dedicating about 10 percent of her time to this business. Daley Capital, Inc. provides personalized investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term portfolios guided by modern portfolio theory and the Fama–French three-factor model, utilizing ETFs and no-load mutual funds with discretionary management and periodic rebalancing.

William Fields is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at WD Financial Solutions, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Fields serves as a consultant for Optimum Homes, Inc. and Optimum Business Services. WD Financial Solutions is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, educational seminars, and estate-planning facilitation through an independent LegalShield representative, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside both active and passive strategies.

Collin Toal is a financial advisor at RCS Financial Planning, LLC in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his career at RCS Financial Planning in 2026 and has prior experience in the fitness industry. RCS Financial Planning offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, ongoing subscription planning, and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm applies modern portfolio theory with evidence-based mutual funds and maintains individualized Investment Policy Statements to guide discretionary portfolio management.

Kenneth Hockycko is a financial advisor at Dauntless Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years before transitioning to financial advisory and consulting. Outside of financial services, he operates Hockycko Consulting, LLC, which advises firms on military operations, government relations, and leadership. Dauntless Advisory, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, tailoring strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative tools, and offers access to specialized investment strategies through subadvisers.

Nicholas Boyd is a financial advisor at Calvert Wealth Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at APW Capital, Inc., Addison Group, and American University. Calvert Wealth Management is a three-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $189.6 million across about 360 client relationships, providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and institutional wealth management services with an emphasis on asset allocation using core model portfolios.

William Schwarz is a financial advisor at Dauntless Advisory, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Citi Global Markets for 11 years before operating as a self-employed advisor. Dauntless Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative tools, and offers access to strategies involving leverage and short selling through a subadviser.

Nicole Mulea is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with CovingtonAlsina, bringing three years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2021. Outside of advisory work, she is an independent licensed insurance agent. CovingtonAlsina serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to inform investment decisions and offers services including tax preparation through an in-house CPA and customized financial planning.

Stephen James is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Severn Financial Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2009, and has prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Severn Financial Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates, focusing on tailored written or verbal plans developed through a detailed fact-finding process using third-party planning tools. The firm offers fixed-fee and hourly planning engagements and does not provide discretionary asset management or custody of client assets.

Joseph Wehr is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Maryland Capital Advisors, Inc. since 2024 and previously held roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors, PayPal, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Maryland Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor research, favoring passive funds and ETFs to construct diversified global, multi-asset portfolios.

David Sheiman is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with The Ellerson Group Inc in Annapolis, MD since 2014. The Ellerson Group provides investment supervisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation with a core-and-satellite approach and global diversification, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options.

John Stone is a financial advisor at Calvert Wealth Management, Inc. in Dunkirk, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2011 and at Calvert Financial Advisory since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent for life and variable products. Calvert Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive wealth planning and financial consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation with diversified portfolios and combines retail wealth management with fiduciary services for employer plans.

Samuel Mc Kee is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Accordant Advisory Group, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various non-financial roles including as a part-time bartender at City Tap House. Accordant Advisory Group provides investment advice and planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with customized long- and short-term strategies, managing portfolios consisting of individual stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income securities, and fee-based index annuities.

Melissa Frawley is a financial advisor with Annapolitan Investment Group, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has been involved with Annapolitan Investment Group since 2005. Outside of her advisory roles, she is president of Annapolitan Investment Group LLC, an independent contractor support company. Annapolitan Investment Group provides customized financial and retirement planning for individuals and families, focusing on tax, estate, business, education, and cash-flow planning. The firm emphasizes planning over discretionary portfolio management and delivers advice through in-person meetings and educational seminars.

Amanda Hopkins Clouser is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. She has been with RCS Financial Planning, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at TIAA from 2008 to 2017. RCS Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on modern portfolio theory and offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting services.

John Grant is a financial advisor at CovingtonAlsina with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Worthington Financial Partners and Great Valley Advisor Group, as well as work in education at Towson University, Virginia Tech, and Parkside High School. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member for The Summit School, an institution supporting children with dyslexia and other learning differences. CovingtonAlsina manages approximately $189 million for around 470 clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a mix of direct and third-party management across a broad range of securities and alternative investments.

James Ellerson is a financial advisor with The Ellerson Group Inc in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 3 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with The Ellerson Group since 1995. He also serves as a trustee of family trusts. The Ellerson Group provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages a substantial asset base with a small advisory team, using a core-and-satellite investment approach focused on global diversification and typically employing no-load or low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Kelly Sheahan is a financial advisor at Calvert Wealth Management, Inc. in Dunkirk, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Calvert Wealth Management since 2012. Calvert Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside wealth planning and financial consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation over market timing and maintains diversified, risk-based portfolios with regular reviews.

Carly James is a financial advisor at Severn Financial Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of financial advising, Carly is a certified yoga teacher affiliated with Yoga Factory, LLC. Severn Financial Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a fact-finding process and third-party tools to develop tailored plans on retirement, tax, estate, and cash-flow topics, offering fixed-fee and hourly planning engagements rather than asset-based fees.

Connor Chapman is a financial advisor at Maryland Capital Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Harmonic International and studied at Salisbury University. Maryland Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, families, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with a preference for passively managed funds and ETFs, managing substantial assets through a referral-only model and a compact advisory team.

Paul Evans is a financial advisor at Annapolitan Investment Group, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Black Island Capital, LLC and has been involved with the US Naval Academy Athletic Association since 2014. Annapolitan Investment Group provides customized financial and retirement planning to individuals and families, focusing on non-discretionary advice regarding mutual funds, CDs, municipal bonds, annuities, and ETFs. The firm offers written financial plans through in-person consultations and educational seminars, combining broker-dealer registration with a primary emphasis on planning services.