Linda Hickel is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Marathon since 2019, following a 25-year tenure at Baltimore Capital Management, Inc. Marathon Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on growth at a reasonable price, emphasizing individual security selection and multi-year outlooks.

Jordan Heaps is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at The Kelly Financial Group since 2020 and previously spent five years with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is based in Bel Air, MD. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts and estates, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a team-based model with diversified portfolios focused on institutional mutual funds and offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services.

Emily Smith is a Series 65 licensed advisor with The Kelly Group, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Johnson and Johnson and has a background that includes time at La Salle University and managing operations at Bomboy's Homemade Candy and Ice Cream. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets with a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach with diversified model portfolios focused on active management, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching.

Lyle Hardgrove is a financial advisor at CFM Advisors Inc with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CFM Advisors since 2018, following prior roles at Paychex Securities Corporation and Paychex, Inc. CFM Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and corporate clients. The firm specializes in non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, managing over $200 million in client assets outside of retirement plans and advising on more than $2.7 billion in 401(k) assets.

William Ruff is a Series 65-licensed advisor at The Kelly Group with one year of experience. His prior work includes roles in education and the service industry, including positions at Towson University, James Madison University, Texas Roadhouse, and Chick-fil-A. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in regulatory assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a team-based model and focuses on diversified, actively managed portfolios complemented by ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and behavioral coaching.

Lauren Madison is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked at The Kelly Group since 2018 and previously held positions at PNC and Salisbury University. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts and estates, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets across a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based model using diversified institutional mutual funds and active managers, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Christopher O’Shea is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience and has been with The Financial Consulate since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Fallston, MD. The Financial Consulate serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm integrates tax and accounting services with a “Risk Opportunity Investing” approach that combines tactical asset allocation and multi-faceted analysis to emphasize capital preservation and adaptive portfolio positioning.

Michael Meily is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Consultants LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC in 2026, he was with Harvest Investment Consultants for 18 years. He is also appointed with various outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Harvest Investment Consultants provides fee-based portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional sponsors such as defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on risk management and absolute-return strategies, tailoring portfolios across a range of conservative to market-neutral approaches using a variety of securities and internal fixed-income credit analysis.

Quinn Sutker is a financial advisor with The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining The Kelly Group, he worked at InFocus Financial Advisors and has academic experience from Salisbury University. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing over $1 billion in assets with a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach focused on diversified model portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching to support long-term investment goals.

Michael Bertrand is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Kelly Group since 2003, previously working at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He serves as a board member for THE ARC NCR, a nonprofit organization. The Kelly Group provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets through a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach focused on diversified model portfolios and financial planning, incorporating active management and behavioral coaching.

David Baker is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Consultants LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Harvest Investment Consultants since 2016, previously spending one year at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. Harvest Investment Consultants provides fee-based portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional sponsors such as defined benefit plans and endowments. The firm focuses on risk management and an absolute-return approach, using a variety of investment vehicles and proprietary credit analysis to tailor portfolios.

Isaiah Smith is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brown Advisory and BNY Mellon before joining The Kelly Group. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing about $1.13 billion in assets for over 1,000 clients through a team-based approach. The firm emphasizes diversified model portfolios with active management, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching as part of its financial planning process.

Chad Arrington is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with The Kelly Group since 2010, with prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation and as Director and Partner Liaison for the Financial Planning Association of Maryland. The Kelly Group is a team-based firm serving individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.13 billion in assets and employs diversified model portfolios primarily using institutional mutual funds, combined with ongoing monitoring and behavioral coaching.

Thomas Cusick is a Certified Financial Planner® with nine years of industry experience. He has been with The Kelly Group since 2017, with prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research and AXA Advisors LLC. Cusick serves as an officer for the Financial Planning Association of Maryland, contributing to the development of educational programming. The Kelly Group is a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, families, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based approach with CFP® professionals, utilizing diversified model portfolios and behavioral coaching to support long-term investment objectives.

Stephanie Waskey is a financial advisor with Aegis Wealth Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She has prior experience with Harford Wealth Group Inc. and has also worked as a substitute teacher with Harford County Public Schools. Outside of advising, she has administrative responsibilities with Harford Life Group Inc., an insurance agency. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions and retirement plans, providing financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a multi-team advisor structure and primarily implements portfolios through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Donna Zidwick is a financial advisor with Harvest Investment Consultants LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and was with Harvest Investment Consultants from 1991 to 2026. Outside of advising, she also holds a minor role as an insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Harvest Investment Consultants provides fee-based portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional sponsors such as defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes risk management and absolute-return strategies while utilizing a range of investment vehicles and technology tools to support active portfolio management and financial planning.

Patrick Jones is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated for 18 years before joining Marathon in 2023. Jones holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Marathon Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on growth at a reasonable price (GARP) principles and manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Mark Pallack is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Consultants LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Verdence Capital Advisors and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in brokering non-investment insurance products through Harvest Insurance, Inc. Harvest Investment Consultants provides fee-based portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors such as defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on risk management and absolute-return strategies, employing a range of investment vehicles alongside modular financial planning delivered on flat-fee or hourly bases.

Clifford Athey is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Marathon since 2015. Marathon Capital Management is a discretionary investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $790 million across about 281 clients, focusing on a long-term growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment philosophy with individualized discretionary portfolio management.

Charles Wolpoff is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Kelly Group since 2020 and held previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches at Harford Community College. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a team-based approach using diversified institutional mutual fund portfolios combined with ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and behavioral coaching.