Brandon Barrett is a financial advisor at Elbrus Partners, LLC in Baldwin, MD, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kissinger Financial Services, LLC and Mmhk LLC. Outside of advising, he manages operations of an apartment complex in Baltimore, MD. Elbrus Partners is a small SEC-registered investment adviser managing about $11.2 million for approximately 22 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a global tactical asset allocation approach combined with fundamental and quantitative analysis, and incorporates derivatives and short-selling strategies within its managed asset program.

Marcie Flynn is a financial advisor with Monarch Financial, LLC in Fallston, MD. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience, including three years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Monarch Financial LLC offers wealth management, discretionary investment management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm primarily constructs portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and bonds, following a long-term approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

John Moran is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked at Bay Harbor since 2014 and has experience with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to advisory services, Moran is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of directly managed accounts and third-party managers, implementing risk-based asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles.

Lance Scott is a financial advisor at Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bay Harbor Wealth Management and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president on the board of his local homeowners association and is involved in thoroughbred horse racing through a family-owned LLC. Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm employs a risk-based asset allocation approach using a mix of directly managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managers, overseeing approximately $337 million for around 385 clients with a four-advisor team.

Sam Beritela is a financial advisor at Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sunlight Peaks since 2021, following prior roles including a year at WMS Partners and periods of self-employment. Outside of advising, Beritela is involved with Outlier Realty Capital, providing financial and corporate strategy consulting in real estate investment. Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners serves a small, family-oriented client base, typically accredited investors with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm offers investment consulting, private investment sourcing, and financial planning through a non-discretionary, consultative model focused on buy-and-hold strategic asset allocation and detailed due diligence on private funds.

Nicolas Abrams is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Opulentia, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Opulentia, he worked at Ameritas Advisory Services for 13 years and has been associated with AJW Financial Partners, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a real estate partner at Trocellus Enterprise, LLC. Opulentia, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm delivers discretionary investment management with customized portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by independent strategist models and regular portfolio reviews.

Ryan Brady is a financial advisor at Grigg Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Grigg Financial, he worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission and has held academic positions at Anne Arundel Community College, the United States Naval Academy, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Grigg Financial provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm implements client strategies primarily through model portfolios and sub-advisers, with an investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, derivatives, structured products, and privately offered Delaware Statutory Trusts.

Brian Grigg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Grigg Financial, LLC in Timonium, MD, and has also served as an investment adviser representative at Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as an independent insurance agent offering fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products. Grigg Financial, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers for investment implementation, offering a range of investable instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products.

Christopher Benson is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. since 2009. L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, tax planning, and accounting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax and accounting work through a formal affiliation with an accounting practice.

Peter Dixon is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Waypoint Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, FSC Securities Corporation, Financial Council, LLC, and Advantage Capital Corporation. Waypoint Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, diversified buy-and-hold strategies primarily using passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supported by written investment policy statements and regular account monitoring.

Melissa Miller is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Services, LLC in Phoenix, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Sovereign Financial Services since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sovereign Insurance Service, where she works as a licensed agent for life, health, home, and auto insurance. Sovereign Financial Services provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, primarily serving trusts, businesses, and organizations rather than individual retail clients. The firm employs a five-step planning process and emphasizes diversified allocations using low-cost index funds and short- to medium-term fixed income investments, managing approximately $78.2 million in discretionary assets.

Lyle Benson is a certified financial planner (CFP®) and personal financial specialist (PFS™) with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. since 1994, where he is one of two advisors at the firm. L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, tax planning, tax preparation, and accounting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, utilizes mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax and accounting work through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Gabriela Miutescu is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raskin Global Inc. Prior to joining Raskin Global in 2025, she worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Long Financial Services. She serves as a board member of the Greater Chesapeake Foundation, a charitable organization. Raskin Global Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, combining traditional asset management with consulting and litigation-support services. The firm employs SEI asset allocation models and offers a range of portfolio management and financial consulting solutions tailored to its clients.

Vincent Silvestri is a financial advisor with Silvestri Financial and Tax Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Chesapeake Capital Management, LLC and Sageguard Investment Advisory Services. In addition to advisory services, he manages individual federal and state tax return preparation annually. Silvestri Financial and Tax Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and tax-related advice to individual and corporate clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm recommends third-party portfolio managers, offers insurance products, and hosts educational seminars primarily for retirement-age attendees, focusing on traditional asset classes while placing portfolio management with selected external managers.

Andrew Anthony is a financial advisor at Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Bank of New York Mellon from 2015 to 2019. Bay Harbor Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk-based asset allocation across multiple platforms and third-party managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and consolidated reporting for clients.

Leonard Raskin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raskin Global Inc. and has prior experience at Guardian Life spanning 30 years. He is also a member and investor in a software system company called Currence. Raskin Global Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management through SEI-managed programs, co-advisor and third-party manager referrals, and a range of consulting and litigation-support services.

Shawn Miller is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Services, LLC in Phoenix, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Sovereign Financial Services since 2010. Sovereign Financial Services provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for trusts, businesses, and organizations rather than individual retail clients. The firm employs a five-step planning process and emphasizes diversified allocations using low-cost index funds and conservative fixed income instruments, managing approximately $78.2 million in discretionary assets.

Jasmine Lamont is a financial advisor at Opulentia, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with T. Rowe Price and the Bahá'í Atlantic Region. Opulentia provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, emphasizing manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Delante Greer is a financial advisor at Opulentia, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at American General Life Insurance, GEMC LLC, and Diamond Residential Mortgage Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a site coordinator for Ani Development Group. Opulentia provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and certain corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm utilizes customized portfolios constructed with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, emphasizing regular monitoring and client reviews.

Brian Silvestri is a financial advisor at Silvestri Financial and Tax Advisors, Inc with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Booz Allen Hamilton for 13 years, where he served as Lead Associate and Project Manager in the Strategic Innovation Group. Silvestri Financial and Tax Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and tax-related advice to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate clients. The firm recommends third-party portfolio managers, offers insurance product recommendations, and hosts educational seminars primarily for retirement-age attendees, focusing on tailored financial plans and due diligence through the AssetMark platform.