Robert Noyes is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lafayette Investments, Inc. since 2005. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Andrew Ashton is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Clifton Larson Allen LLP and independent advisory work before joining Prostatis Group LLC in 2018. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach with sector rotation and incorporates independent third-party managers, including those using AI and machine-learning models, as part of its investment strategy.

Brad Neumann is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Trumbower Financial Advisors LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a rental property owner and manager. Trumbower Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, small pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, foundations, trusts, estates, and personal service corporations with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and tax compliance services. The firm follows a documented five-step investment advisory process emphasizing conservative fixed income strategies and generally favors managed mutual funds and broad index ETFs.

Tarun Mehta is a financial advisor at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at EagleStone Wealth Advisors, Inc. for a total of 14 years. Mehta also serves as President and Chief Compliance Officer of EagleStone Tax & Wealth Advisors, which provides investment management and tax services. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes third-party research and a range of investment vehicles to build portfolio models, conducting ongoing reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Clark Kendall is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2005, where he is part of a six-person advisory team. Kendall Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trading, option writing, and short sales, and integrates financial planning into its asset-based advisory services.

Carol Petrov is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2014, where she is part of a six-person advisory team. Kendall Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis across a range of strategies, including option writing and short sales.

Robert Speece is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Trumbower Financial Advisors LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Guidehouse and PwC LLP. Trumbower Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, small pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, foundations, trusts, estates, and personal service corporations with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and tax compliance services. The firm follows a documented five-step investment advisory process that includes a Conservative Fixed Income component and emphasizes tax-oriented planning and a preferences-driven account model.

Peter Gerlach Mack is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC in Rockville, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 20 years of experience, including a long tenure at State Department FCU. He is also a licensed insurance agent independent of his advisory role. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies. The firm also offers retirement education through workshops and webinars.

Steven Scott is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Arca Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Sandbox Financial Partners LLC. Scott is also a licensed insurance agent in Bethesda, MD. Arca Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a client-centered process to develop customized asset allocations across multiple investment approaches, utilizing a broad range of securities including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies.

Chad Reineke is a financial advisor with Bull Harbor Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Hazard & Siegel Inc. Outside of advising, he performs contract work in accounting for financial services. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity, fixed income, and covered options.

David Warner is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Warner Financial, Inc. since 2005 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Warner Financial, Inc. is a four-advisor team providing fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $745 million, employing a top-down, asset-allocation approach focused on diversified, cost- and tax-aware portfolios using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Morgan Freund is a financial advisor at Family Office Research, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Family Office Research, Freund worked at CW Capital and Excel Sports. Family Office Research provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, and business clients. The firm manages customized portfolios using fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term trading approaches, overseeing approximately $648 million in regulatory assets.

Christina Cunningham is a financial advisor with Spire Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license. She has six years of industry experience, having worked at Cardinal Wealth Management and First Financial Group. Prior to her advisory career, she spent four years at the University of Dayton. Spire Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led portfolios, model asset allocation strategies, and sub-advised solutions employing tactical, active, and passive investment approaches.

Kevin Peters is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and XML Financial, LLC since 2016. In addition, he is the owner and president of Lifestyle Life Insurance Agency, a business focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and private investments.

Craig Lukin is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the investment industry. He has worked at Roumell Asset Management, LLC for 21 years before joining Heritage Investors Management Corporation in 2025. Heritage Investors Management Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client objectives, managing a broad range of complex account types with an emphasis on diversification and execution quality.

Matthew Gilchrist is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 17 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has prior experience at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Since 2015, Mr. Gilchrist has been an officer and treasurer on the board of Cura Personalis Project, a nonprofit serving adults with disabilities. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies along with tax preparation and retirement plan advisory services.

William Warner is an investment advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Main Street Financial Group where he provides retirement and financial planning as well as life insurance and annuity services. Warner has been with Gradient Advisors since 2021. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, emphasizing a non-discretionary approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Joshua Edwards is a financial advisor at Intrua Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Beast Baseball LLC for four years. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to create customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, managing approximately $1.76 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Robin Drews is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Regal, Drews worked at Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside of financial services, Drews coaches high school field hockey and owns a vending machine business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services through independent advisers to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment strategies with discretionary implementation and rebalancing authority granted by clients’ advisers.

Erin Rogers is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and currently an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Lion Street Financial, Curi Capital, and Fidelity in both advisory and brokerage capacities. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, with integration of private market allocations and AI-supported portfolio monitoring.