Justin Allen is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co for seven years, as well as at LPL Financial LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including family office, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Arthur Karafin is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Baltimore, MD. He has worked at Legg Mason Investment Counsel, LLC for 20 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in the law firm Karafin, Gruonstein, Dubrow. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research, including AI and machine-learning inputs.

James Curran is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Lutherville, MD. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee advisory programs. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop client-specific asset allocations and selects third-party portfolio managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Patrick Meadowcroft is a Series 66 licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and Sawyer Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and RBC Wealth Management, as well as a background that includes time at University of Maryland and William T. Houseman, Sr. CPA. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs and proprietary advisory platforms.

Charles Imhoff Jr. is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, with 39 years in the industry. He has worked with La Salle St. Securities since 1997 and has extensive experience dating back to his roles at Chesapeake Planning, Inc. and Charles F. Imhoff, P.A./Chesapeake Financial Management Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Bettinger-Marshall Foundation and is a trustee and board member of the Shean Family Foundation. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, utilizing asset-allocation models and a range of investment vehicles, with a distinctive focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Owen Demmerly is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Greenspring Advisors, LLC since 2015. He holds the Series 65 credential and is based in Towson, MD. Greenspring Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an asset-allocation focus and offers services including portfolio management, wealth planning, and institutional retirement plan consulting.

Jeffrey Bernfeld is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Greenspring Advisors, LLC since 2013. Greenspring Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering private money management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis combined with asset-allocation and manager due diligence, and provides a notable suite of retirement services including discretionary plan-level management and participant-level advice through its (k)larity Plan™ and (k)larity @ Work™ platforms.

Christina Walters is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at D.F. Dent and Company, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. She also has four years of prior experience at Croft-Leominster, Inc. Walters is based in Baltimore, MD. D.F. Dent and Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $8.6 billion in assets and offers growth-oriented equity strategies across various market capitalizations, alongside fixed-income management and tailored portfolio construction.

Lindsey Young, CFP® is the founder of Quiet Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management firm serving successful LGBTQ professionals and retirees. Lindsey is based in Baltimore, MD and serves clients across the country. Lindsey started Quiet Wealth to provide the comprehensive set of financial advisory services that successful LGBTQ professionals and their families need. Prior to founding Quiet Wealth, Lindsey spent fifteen years in Silicon Valley finance, primarily as an investment banker working on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, leveraged finance and other transactions for technology companies. She leverages her deep background in finance to help Quiet Wealth clients achieve their goals. She also has extensive experience providing strategic and financial advice to businesses of all sizes in multiple industries. Lindsey received an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she concentrated her studies on finance and entrepreneurial management. She earned her BA from Williams College, where she majored in economics and psychology. Lindsey is an Investment Adviser Representative and is licensed as an insurance Adviser in the State of Maryland. Lindsey is also a CFP® professional, an Enrolled Agent admitted to practices before the IRS, a Tax Planning Certified Professional®, a Certified Exit Planning Adviser® and a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. Lindsey also provides tax preparation services through an affiliated entity, QW Tax Preparation. Lindsey has a long history of advising non-profits. She previously served as the board president of FreeState Justice, the leading statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization in Maryland. She is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, having served two years in Armenia as a small business advisor. Lindsey is a native of Baltimore, and after a globetrotting career, she is happy to be back home in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, singing in her church choir, and rooting for her Orioles. Quiet Wealth offers advisory services through XY Investment Solutions, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Link to disclosures: https://xypnsapphire.com/disclosures

Steven Baker is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with G. A. Repple & Company since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited member in a veterinary radiation oncology center and participates in a real estate investment LLC. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management options and financial education services, employing analytical approaches including fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to tailor portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Devon Tan is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ridgley's Services LLC, Amvets Valley Memorial, and Family Meal. Founders Financial Securities serves individual, retirement plan, trust, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms, including managed portfolios, financial planning, and 1031 exchange consulting, with investment approaches tailored by its advisors who conduct ongoing client monitoring and serve in various fiduciary roles.

Jordan Weinberg is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006 and is also involved with Evergreen Structure Settlement and the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Baltimore, where he serves as a board member. Additionally, Weinberg acts as a trustee for the Parents Life Insurance Trust. 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 services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and sub-advisory relationships to deliver customized investment solutions.

Julia Vaughn is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Symphonic Financial Advisors LLC and Symphonic Securities LLC for 12 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is a sole proprietor of the Law Office of Julia S. Rafalko, where she practices estate planning law, and serves as trustee for multiple irrevocable trusts. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, including discretionary and consultative services, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

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.

Jordan Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Founders Financial Securities LLC and has operated Brooks Financial Group since 2014. Taylor is based in Towson, MD. Founders Financial Securities serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms including Managed Portfolio Programs, financial planning, and 1031 exchange consulting, with IARs delivering customized portfolio management and investment strategies.

Joseph Krcma is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2014. Founders Financial Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of registered investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including 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.

R. Matthew Novak is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Novak serves on the board of directors for the Arbor Dog Foundation. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various wrap-fee advisory programs, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to create client-specific asset allocations and select third-party portfolio managers.

William Schadty is a financial advisor with Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 11 years before joining Harbor Investment Advisory in 2020. Harbor Investment Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee advisory programs. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to tailor asset allocations and select third-party portfolio managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Daniel Baker is a financial advisor at Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kestra Financial, Inc., BFG Financial Advisors, Kissinger Financial Services, and Miami University of Ohio. Harbor Investment Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, family offices, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, manager due diligence, and third-party technology to manage portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Spencer Reece is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Snowden Lane Partners. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities, utilizing a range of investment tools and third-party managers while maintaining overall client oversight.