David Peloquin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Main Street Advisors, LLC since 1999. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Westminster, MD. Main Street Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as certain businesses. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and fundamental analysis, manages accounts on a discretionary basis, and offers model portfolio management alongside various financial planning products.

Corey Grimes is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Turning Point Financial, he worked at Carmax for 11 years. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and retirement plan clients, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management. The firm integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside its fiduciary planning process and uses third-party sub-advisers to manage client portfolios.

Thomas Pignone is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Turning Point Financial and its affiliated entities since 1994. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. for six years. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plan clients with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management. The firm integrates in-house tax and accounting services with its fiduciary planning process and uses third-party sub-advisers alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring and annual client reviews.

Brian Williamson is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the principal of Estate Legal Services, LLC, providing legal estate planning and probate services, and serves as a board member and treasurer for the District of Columbia Arts Center, a nonprofit promoting visual and performing arts. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies.

Kurt Lalomia is a Certified Financial Planner® with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Turning Point Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory role, Lalomia is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance recommendations. The firm employs a team-based, fiduciary approach that integrates behavioral and financial risk profiling with customized and model portfolio solutions.

William Heil is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Turning Point Financial. His prior roles include positions at Klauenberg Retirement Solutions and UBS Financial Services. He is treasurer of Rosebud Gun Club, Inc., a nonprofit social club. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and retirement plan clients by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management, complemented by in-house tax, accounting, business valuation, and insurance services. The firm uses a team-based fiduciary planning process and typically implements discretionary management through third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms.

Michael Wissel is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Howard Capital Management entities since 2001. Howard Capital Management Group, LLC provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, and institutions, managing approximately $2.56 billion in assets. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on buy-and-hold strategies while offering access to alternative investments through third-party model portfolios.

Sarah Hofman is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Brian L. Runkles Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services. Hofman has been with Veridian Capital Partners and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2021. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies, including the use of derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Dane Grouell is a financial advisor with Turning Point Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Apex Retirement Advisors, DRS Wealth Management, and Paulson Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary and Board Member of Tualatin Valley Playschool, a nonprofit preschool in Tigard, Oregon. Turning Point Financial is a team-based firm serving individuals, families, business owners, and retirement plan clients with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and related services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities alongside insurance product recommendations, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms for portfolio management.

Brennan Gmeiner is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purse Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. Johns Regional School and is president of a local networking group in Frederick, MD. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and certain retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary planning process and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside its investment management approach.

David Strausser is a financial advisor with Turning Point Financial in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Turning Point Financial, he worked at ABWE and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a subcontractor for DoorDash, delivering food and personal items. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plan participants, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary process that integrates behavioral and financial risk profiling with customized and model portfolio solutions.

Ryan Morisey is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Tanney, Griffith, & Bresler P.A. He is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products to clients. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and tax and accounting services. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary planning process and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside affiliated insurance activities.

Chandru Ramachandran is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. as well as Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Diversified Business Associates, a company that supports his financial planning practice. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through wrap fee programs and employs a variety of asset allocation strategies using a wide range of investment instruments, including derivatives and alternative investments.

Ethan Holobinko is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Veridian since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Meritus Medical Center and attended Mount Saint Mary's University. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies.

Stephanie Ramachandran is a financial advisor with Veridian Capital Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Veridian and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in financial planning and bookkeeping through Diversified Business Associates. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes asset allocation, fixed income, options, and derivatives, and sponsors a wrap fee program with individualized management for its clients.

Katelyn Kantruss is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lighthouse Wealth Management and BNY Mellon. Katelyn took time away from the industry between 2018 and 2020. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis, utilizing a broad range of strategies such as asset allocation, options, and margin trading.

Mary Troxell is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple firms, including Cambridge Investment Research and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS. She also operates Mary Kathleen Troxell, LLC, which provides fixed insurance products such as life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and retirement plan clients through a team-based fiduciary planning process. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations.

John Funderburk is a financial advisor with WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Advocate Investing Services, and H. Beck, Inc., as well as ownership of John Funderburk, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a field manager for a congressional campaign in Maryland. WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. is a state-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $28.2 million for about 130 clients through a six-advisor team, employing a Structured Investing philosophy that emphasizes diversified, customized portfolios with a long-term perspective.

Brian Runkles is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Veridian Capital Partners and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Brian L Runkles, Inc., a pass-through entity supporting his financial practice. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through its wrap fee program and utilizes a broad range of investment strategies, including alternatives and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Roger Bair III is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Consulate since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works from Westminster, MD. Financial Consulate serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates tax and accounting services with its advisory offerings and follows a proprietary “Risk Opportunity Investing” approach that combines active tactical asset allocation with fundamental and macroeconomic analysis.