Sean Hull is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a men's college basketball referee on a part-time basis as an independent contractor. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and uses mutual funds and ETFs managed by PNC or third parties, with portfolio implementation delegated to external managers.

Michael Mele is a CFA® charterholder based in Towson, MD, with three years of industry experience. He currently works at HB Wealth Management, LLC and previously held positions at WMS Partners, LLC, T. Rowe Price, and AstraZeneca. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private investment strategies.

Brian Stevenson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns through integrated planning and managed account solutions aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Omar Gerrero is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. since 2006. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, primarily serving individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, supported by online planning tools and regular financial plan reviews.

Logan Grossman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors. He has worked at Valic since 2014 and also has experience with The Bozzuto Group. Outside of his advisory role, Grossman is a board member at Lighthouse Christian Academy, where he participates in governance and supports the school's mission. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Jodi Credit is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Maryland Capital Management and Cushman & Wakefield. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, using tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens.

Tyler French is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at WMS Partners, Founders Financial, LLC, and Stepstone Group. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning, with investment strategies that combine quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private assets.

Wesley Lindquist is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Pruco Securities LLC, and Elite Income Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Lindquist is involved in investment educational services through his own business. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Joseph Killion is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Baltimore, MD. Killion has worked at T. Rowe Price since 2015. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The program serves individual investors and households, using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs with tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo simulation-based planning tools.

Michael Mcclean is a financial advisor at William Blair with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining William Blair in 2021, he worked for Brown Advisory Securities, LLC for 15 years. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Stephen Ridge is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Empower Retirement, Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Ridge volunteers as an event coordinator for the Boy Scouts of America, assisting in planning sporting events. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Alexander Vahsen is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, employs tax-aware strategies, and provides financial plans with Monte Carlo simulations through an online platform.

Thomas Neubauer Jr. is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining HB Wealth Management in 2026, Neubauer worked for nine years at T. Rowe Price Associates and spent one year at First Home Mortgage. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a broad range of public and private investment strategies.

Kelly Borth is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including five years with Truist Investment Services and seven years with the Howard County Public School System. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and extensive inter-affiliate integration.

Joshua Martin is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also an agent for Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages investment portfolios and financial plans through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and offering tax-aware and impact overlays.

Perry Bacon is a financial advisor with William Blair, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Brown Advisory Securities, LLC for 17 years before joining William Blair in 2019. He serves as a trustee to the Woodbourne Center Charitable Trust. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients, utilizing an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes.

Samuel Callard is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at WMS Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and chairman of the Investment Committee for the Baltimore Museum of Art. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, and family offices. The firm also offers outsourced chief investment officer and institutional advisory services, managing portfolios using both public and private strategies across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Eric Bland is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at HB Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2025, following a decade-long tenure at WMS Partners, LLC. Bland is a board member and treasurer for Mother Seton Academy, a nonprofit middle school. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser offering wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment approach across public and private strategies and provides discretionary account management aligned with client objectives.

Randall Robinson is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Robinson serves as budget chair for the Mu Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Elyse Jacobs is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with SunTrust advisory entities since 2000, including ten years at SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by third‑party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.