Ryan Flurie is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Summit Financial, LLC, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA consulting with an investment approach grounded in Modern and Post-Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance.

Thomas Cusick is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Kelly Group since 2017. His previous work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He holds an officer position with the Financial Planning Association of Maryland, helping develop educational programming. The Kelly Group advises individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion across 1,087 clients with a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based model emphasizing diversified portfolios, active management, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching.

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.

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.

Bryan Kelly is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD. His career includes over two decades at Cambridge Investment Research and a long tenure at The Kelly Group dating back to 1997. He serves as chairman of the board and an active board member of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center and holds leadership roles on other nonprofit and corporate boards. The Kelly Group advises individuals, families, trusts, estates, 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 model with a focus on diversified, actively managed portfolios combined with comprehensive financial planning and behavioral coaching.

Candace Clipper is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Weinberg Financial Advisory for ten years. 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 focusing on diversified, actively managed portfolios combined with ongoing monitoring, behavioral coaching, and comprehensive financial planning services.

Michael Pirolli is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chesapeake Financial Advisors, WMS Partners, and Merrill Lynch. Earlier in his career, he worked with the Baltimore Orioles and in various other non-financial roles. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing over $1 billion in assets through a team-based approach. The firm employs diversified model allocations with a preference for active managers and offers a range of financial planning and investment management services.

Jeffery Akers is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022 and spent 16 years at Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Akers Financial Educational Foundation, hosts a weekly radio show called Winning in Retirement, and holds a leadership position as an elder at Crossroads Community Church. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning, supported by an internal portfolio team that delivers investment models and trade execution across various asset classes.

Charles Wetzel is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Midatlantic Retirement Planning Specialists, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Wetzel also maintains Wetzel & Associates, LLC, through which he provides consulting, insurance, and tax/accounting services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed account platforms and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Alexander Monk is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving with Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022. He previously worked at Kalos Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Monk co-hosts two weekly radio shows focused on financial planning and retirement, and he is managing partner of a veteran-owned consulting company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning.

Nicholas Molite is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, TIAA, Cetera, and M&T Securities. Molite is also involved in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment services through Akers Financial Group. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis tailored to client risk profiles.

John Donohue III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Bel Air, MD. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as treasurer for DHT Financial Group and serves as a trustee for irrevocable trusts. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods including model portfolios and co-advised private wealth solutions.

Brooks Shertzer is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shertzer serves as treasurer for the Penman Aaron Committee, the Harford County Sheriff's Foundation, and Harford Family House, a nonprofit providing housing and support to families experiencing homelessness. Founders Financial Securities offers investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of advisory representatives managing around $4.1 billion in assets. The firm supports a variety of advisory platforms and emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management, niche services like 1031 exchange consulting, and a subscription-based retirement guidance service.

Brian Akers is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Akers Financial Group, Inc. and Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for North Harford Baptist Church, sits on the board of the Harford Christian Educational Foundation, and hosts a weekly call-in radio show called Winning in Retirement. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party managers, and in-house portfolio management. The firm supports customized investment planning and discretionary account management through its integrated platform and internal portfolio team.

Joseph Franco is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Forest Hill, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors in 2022, he worked at Kalos Capital and has been associated with Akers Financial Group since 2017, where he is involved in the sale of fixed life insurance products, annuities, and health-related insurance. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team firm providing customized investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio management options and investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles, integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Bernard McVey is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Akers Financial and Kalos Capital prior to joining Arkadios in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Old Timers Soccer Association of Maryland and provides IT and federal acquisition advisory services through Bernie McVey Consulting, LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through various managed account options and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Jude Kotarides is a financial advisor with CW Advisors, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alliant Financial Management, Inc. for 31 years before joining Congress Wealth Management LLC. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using a mix of active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides investment management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services.

Michael Thomson Sr. is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC in Bel Air, MD, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing employee benefits through HT Financial and serves as treasurer for a local political campaign. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple delivery platforms and third-party sub-advisors to provide customized investment solutions.

Andrew Griglock is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the advisory field, he worked for 27 years in public education with Harford County Public Schools. Outside of his financial career, he is an active freelance musician performing in clubs and venues across Maryland and neighboring states. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment solutions using a combination of portfolio management strategies and investment analysis methods tailored to client risk profiles.

Gregory Hart is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Founders Financial Securities since 2006, following a 23-year tenure at Janbar, L.L.C. Hart is also involved with DHT Financial Group, an investment advisory business. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth solutions.