Amy Lazas is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Columbia, MD, and has one year of experience in the financial industry. She is also the owner and attorney at Providence Law Group, LLC, where she focuses on estate planning. Lazas is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside a variety of asset-allocation frameworks.

Donald Moore II is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Greenbelt, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Moore serves as a sales representative for Columbus Life and The State Life Insurance Company/One America, focusing on life and long-term care insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Arkadios since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp and works as an appointed agent with RAK Group Inc., focusing on fixed annuity and life insurance products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various portfolio management strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Paul Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in the accounting and tax advisory field through his ownership of Sullivan and Company, a CPA firm providing tax advice and financial statement services. His prior work includes over four decades at Paul F. Sullivan, Chtd and Sullivan & Company. Archer Investment Corporation offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm’s investment approach involves comprehensive financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction across various asset classes, utilizing both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

William Friedrich is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accelerate Retirement and has previously worked at NFP Retirement, Inc. and BlackRock. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and recommends certain insurance products on a commission basis. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and comprehensive retirement plan consulting and education. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach, customizing portfolios with a range of investment vehicles while adjusting for client objectives and market conditions.

Andrew Theobald is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC. Prior to joining AlphaCore in 2025, he worked at SPC Financial, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, among other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is a producing agent for AlphaCore Insurance Services, an insurance agency affiliated with his firm. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management across traditional and alternative strategies, including tax preparation and ERISA retirement plan advisory services.

Solon Vlasto is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Bernhardt Wealth Management, Inc. for eight years. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and private-placement opportunities.

Todd Rundle is a CFP® professional affiliated with AlphaCore Capital LLC and has over 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and SPC Financial, Inc. before joining AlphaCore Capital. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a focus on both traditional and alternative investment strategies, including access to tax preparation, trustee services, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory roles.

Steven Lim is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Lim Financial Group. He holds the roles of Vice President and Director of Planning at Lim Financial Group and has been involved with Interstate Health Underwriters since 2015. Outside of finance, Lim is a 50% owner, administrator, and senior instructor at a traditional martial arts school, where he teaches classes and manages events. Founders Financial Securities LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets through a network of 118 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and personalized investment approaches, including discretionary portfolio management and specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting.

James Morgan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and has previously worked at BDO Wealth Advisors and Hefren Tillotson. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with diversified model portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee, offering a range of services from portfolio management to specialized consulting such as 1031 exchange and Deferred Sales Trust™ advice.

Rick Hoskins Jr. is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Sorrento Pacific Financial, and New Perspective Financial Solutions. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion through a network of about 91 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions and operates within a broad affiliated-entity ecosystem that supports diverse investment strategies and advisor flexibility.

Benjamin Offit is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Offit Advisors and Clear Path Advisory. Offit is also involved in insurance planning and risk management as an insurance agent and serves as a principal at a tax and accounting firm. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified funds, with additional strategies such as options and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor platform.

Mark Pittelkau is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and has prior experience at Apexium Financial LP and Fidelity Investments. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third‑party managers, alternative investments, and customized strategies including ESG and faith‑based preferences.

Michael Lin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Choreo, LLC since 2022 and previously spent ten years at RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Andrew Schenker is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Heritage Investors Management Corporation, where he has worked since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Heritage Investors Management Corporation provides investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ specific financial situations, generally employing long-term investment strategies.

Jose Jimenez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2024 and previously worked at Parsonex Advisory Services and Parsonex Securities. In addition to his financial advisory work, he serves as a battalion chaplain in the US Navy, providing religious support to soldiers. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and outsourced CIO and CCO services, utilizing both model-based platforms and individualized investment approaches.

Jay Wilen is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Guardian Life, Equitable Advisors, and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant leader for a local Boy Scout troop. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing about $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Brendan Walsh is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience in the industry beginning in 2025, with prior roles at Kendall Capital Management, MV Financial, Pathstone Family Office LLC, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and Cambridge Associates LLC. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by individual securities and independent manager oversight.

Jordan Shuck is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Choreo since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Fairfield University. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic investment process that combines quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through a variety of investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

Blake Willis is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Modera Wealth Management, LLC in McLean, VA. He has been with Modera since 2022 and has prior experience at Bernhardt Wealth Management, McAdam LLC, and Luna Inc. Blake’s background also includes roles outside finance, such as work at Roanoke Country Club and North Cross School. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines traditional investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.