Jay Wilen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Guardian Life and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Wilen serves as an assistant leader for a Boy Scout troop in the Millersville, MD area. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed by an internal investment team, and provides a variety of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs.

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.

Timothy Koehl is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 12 years at Bernhardt Wealth Management, Inc. 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 grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and tax-related services.

Wayne Green is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America, Verus Capital Partners, and The Patriot Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Associates Marketing LLC, where he works as an insurance, estate planning, and precious metals consultant. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using third-party platforms and managers, combining advisory and broker-dealer services with licensed insurance agency capabilities.

Anita Carr is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at FEI Systems, Equinox, and Motionsoft. She has also taken a sabbatical since 2024. Core Planning is a multi-team firm providing fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated tools to tailor and maintain investment strategies according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Justin Marcus is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has held roles at firms including AE Wealth Management and PFS Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Marcus is involved in staffing and business development through leadership positions at Gratus Staffing and Big 4 Talent, an online staffing platform. Fortis Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies along with third-party sub-advisors.

Brett Bernstein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and at XML Financial, LLC since 2016. Bernstein is also the managing partner of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC. 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, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities.

Laura Sendldorfer is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked with Kestra Investment Services, Kestra Advisory Services, and Offit Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in two e-commerce ventures and serves as president and board member of the Financial Planning Association of Maryland. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified funds supplemented by individual securities and conducts regular portfolio reviews and tax-sensitive rebalancing.

Ikesh Pandey is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Archer since 2019 and previously worked at Sullivan & Company CPAs and Baker Tilly. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies. The firm manages approximately $900 million through a range of solutions from comprehensive financial assessments and custom portfolio management to model-based strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Christopher Oxenham is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2011 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Securities America, Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, incorporates tactical adjustments and selective hedging, and tailors allocations based on clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.

Raj Goenka is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Archer since 2018. Additionally, he has been associated with Sullivan & Company CPAs since 2011. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that includes comprehensive financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction across various asset classes.

Kathleen Duffy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Apella Wealth since 2025 and previously spent 18 years at Independence Wealth Advisors Inc. and nine years at Ameriprise. Apella Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance companies. The firm uses a model-driven and quantitative approach to investment management, integrating proprietary and third-party tools to accommodate held-away assets and provide customized solutions across a broad client base.

Tilysha Gleason is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Navy Federal entities since 2019, as well as previously with The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and provides digital automated ETF portfolios for clients preferring automated solutions.

Peter Jenkins is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC and Biegel & Waller 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 emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Ayodele Adefila is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation holding a Series 65 designation. Although new to the advisory industry, Ayodele has prior experience in accounting and tax-related roles, including positions at Your Legacy CPA and Tax Well/Tax ACT. He also has a background working at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and ASRC Federal. Outside of advisory work, Ayodele is involved with PG Community College. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients across various wealth levels through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm supports a multi-branch model that includes accountants and CPAs as advisory representatives and manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets.

Brandon Gulley is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 12 years at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual. Outside of advising, he owns a professional networking group called Elite Mind Connections and provides college funding coaching through seminars and workshops. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising discipline using proprietary software and behavioral economics, combining passive and active investment strategies alongside dynamic rebalancing.

Sharon Ifrach is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, she operates a part-time business consulting firm focused on improving small business operations efficiency. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm employs a structured discovery and risk-profiling process to develop investment strategies and offers multiple implementation platforms, managing approximately $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Donald Moore Sr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Greenbelt, MD, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cincinnati Analysts, Inc. for 13 years and has been with Lincoln Investment for 14 years. Moore also serves on the Advisor Advisory Council of the Insured Retirement Institute, where he engages with various stakeholders in the insured retirement strategies sector. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm operates through a nationwide network of independent advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house investment team.