Scott Bertozzi is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been the principal of Charles Street Asset Management, Inc. since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he has involvement in various health insurance group plans and non-variable insurance activities. Charles Street Asset Management, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis using a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, insurance products, and more active trading techniques.

Nathaniel Whitman is a financial advisor at The NLW Capital Group LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He also serves as teaching faculty and Student Support Associate at Global Online Academy, where he teaches online courses to high school students. Additionally, he is the part-time Director of Finance at Greenmount School, responsible for the school's long-term financial health. The NLW Capital Group provides investment management, financial planning, and business consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages discretionary, tailored portfolios across various asset classes and offers specialized advisory and business consulting services to institutional clients.

Most people spend forty years learning how to save. Then retirement asks them to do the opposite—spend what they saved—and nobody teaches them how. Provision Financial Planning exists for the Dangerous Decade: the five years before and after retirement, when sequence-of-returns risk peaks, decisions become irreversible, and most advisors disengage the moment the 401(k) rollover is done. We work with lifelong savers who did everything right, have no traditional pension, and now need a plan for turning savings into income without running out or overpaying the IRS. Our approach follows three steps: Plan. We map what your life will actually cost—your essential expenses, your discretionary spending, and everything in between. Prepare. We build an income floor that protects your essential expenses from market volatility, matching specific investments to when you'll actually need the cash. Separately, we coordinate multi-year tax strategy—Roth conversions, RMDs, Social Security timing—because we play chess while the IRS plays checkers. Protect. A plan that isn't defended against markets, taxes, health events, and time isn't a plan, it's a hope. We layer strategies so there's no single point of failure, and we stay engaged for the life of the plan, not just the rollover. Founder Robert Lindstrom, CFP®, EA, is one of a small number of advisors who holds both the CFP® and Enrolled Agent designations, putting him at the intersection of retirement planning and tax strategy. As a fee-only fiduciary, Robert is compensated only by his clients—never commissions—so his advice is never for sale. We specialize in coordinating retirement income planning, investment management, and multi-year tax strategy as one integrated system rather than compartmentalized services, because these areas are inextricably linked. We also have particular experience helping people retiring solo, the self-employed, and those navigating a major transition like widowhood or divorce. Based in Towson, Maryland, Provision works in person locally and virtually with retirees nationwide. If you're approaching the Dangerous Decade and want to move from anxious saver to confident spender, we'd welcome the conversation.

Katherine Strom is a financial advisor at Carroll, Frank & Plotkin LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Carroll, Frank & Plotkin since 2002 while also affiliated with Osaic since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, where she is secretary and chairs the Women in Business committee. Carroll, Frank & Plotkin offers portfolio advisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and trust accounts, focusing on fundamental analysis and a long-term purchase strategy. The firm supervises client assets managed by third parties and supports clients in selecting and monitoring these advisers.

Adewole Odumade is a financial advisor at Riskhedge Analytics, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at the Maryland Insurance Administration for six years. Odumade has been with Riskhedge Analytics since 2019. Riskhedge Analytics, LLC is an independent investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, investment companies, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of proprietary quantitative models, fundamental analysis, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy, with the option of performance-based fees for qualifying investors.

Ganiyu Raji is the president and managing member of Equatorial Advisors, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Baltimore, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Equatorial Advisors and its affiliated entities in 2003, Raji has also been associated with The Leaders Group Inc since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as chairperson of the Maryland Land Title Association board of directors and is involved in insurance product sales through Equatorial Insurance LLC. Equatorial Advisors, LLC serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment supervisory services, financial planning, and access to a hybrid robo-advisory platform. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis using a combination of analytical methods and strategies, and clients interact with an automated interface overseen by the advisor.

Colin Exelby is a financial advisor at Celestial Wealth Management in Towson, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Celestial Wealth Management since 2009, including founding the firm in its current independent form in 2020, and previously spent time at Armstrong Dixon and LPL Financial. Exelby also operates as an independent insurance producer specializing in life insurance and fixed annuities. Celestial Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research methods to manage client assets across diverse investment vehicles and distinguishes itself by acting as a wrap-fee program sponsor on LPL’s SWM II platform while offering educational content and pension participant education.

A Maryland native, Kerrie describes her work as, “a bit of a love letter to all the people and movements who made it possible to be here.” After graduating from Stanford University, Kerrie started her career in business with a focus on client management and operations at Yahoo!, ClearCompany, and MD Energy Advisors. These early positions revealed her strong mentoring abilities and interests in career development. Kerrie honed these skills in her following positions as Director of Student Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University and Chief Revenue Officer at Invanti, a startup studio and fund focused on supporting pre-idea founders to develop sustainable business ventures seeking to impact kitchen table problems. In 2020, after two successive experiences of personal loss, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the country’s short-term, non-curative responses to state-sanctioned murder of Black bodies, Kerrie had reached a critical juncture. She wanted a career that would allow her to give the best of herself to something that was truly making a difference. As Kerrie puts it, “some people learned to bake bread – no disrespect to sourdough starters – I learned financial planning.” With a Certificate in Financial Planning from Howard University, she transformed a hobby of mentoring co-workers into Equip Advisory. Kerrie’s greatest skill is her ability to listen and understand what you are trying to do and translate that into a concrete plan. She believes that impact at this individual level is what allows underserved communities to build wealth and effect change.

Paul Mianulli is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advisory. He is the sole advisor at Total Return Capital and has worked with HD Vest Insurance Agency, HD Vest Advisory Services, and HD Vest Financial Services since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Linthicum Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. Total Return Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and manages all assets internally while offering tailored financial plans and quarterly account reviews.

Nicholas Rumke is a financial advisor with WPG Financial Group, LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Kessler Investments and Founders Financial, before joining WPG Financial Group in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. WPG Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across various asset classes and offers fiduciary services, ongoing account reviews, and reporting.

Raffaele Mazzone is a Series 66 registered advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Legacy Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Triad Advisors, and The Prosperity Consulting Group. Outside of his advisory work, Mazzone coaches for Pipeline Soccer Club. Legacy Financial Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined, goals-based investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, with an emphasis on retirement plan fiduciary services and business consulting.

Marianne Mattran is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundry Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2019. She previously worked at MS Howells & Co and Coastal Equities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a life and health insurance producer license and is involved with Matador Holdings, LLC, an advertising business. Foundry Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm utilizes model portfolios tailored to client risk profiles and specific needs, managing approximately $163 million for about 66 clients.

Mark Sullivan is a financial advisor at Mount Vernon Associates Inc in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mount Vernon Associates since 1994. Mount Vernon Associates provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, and tax-exempt institutions. The firm employs a top-down investment process for equity and fixed-income portfolios, emphasizing active credit analysis, risk controls, and transparent performance reporting.

David Sitzer is a financial advisor with Financial Dimensions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union, where he serves as Chief Investment Officer managing a substantial fixed income portfolio. He is also involved in the Financial Managers Society, Maryland chapter, contributing to organization management and event planning. Financial Dimensions LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, employing a strategic asset-allocation approach that incorporates both index funds and selective active management. The firm is affiliated with First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union and offers additional services including tax preparation and insurance products.

Thomas Taylor is a financial advisor at Chesapeake Financial Advisors in Towson, MD, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with Chesapeake Financial Advisors since 1998. Chesapeake Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and family businesses, providing personalized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index/ETF exposures with selected active funds, stocks, and bonds, and manages approximately $263.7 million in assets with an eight-advisor team.

Jonathan Brooks is a CFP® professional at Blue Curve Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked in education and insurance, and since 2023 has served as an assistant part-time swim coach with Cardinal and Gold Aquatics. Blue Curve Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and standalone tax preparation to individual and corporate clients. The firm uses model portfolios and emphasizes fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in managing accounts.

Daniel Cohen is a financial advisor at Macroview Investment Management LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Absolute Investment Management, LLC since 2010. Macroview Investment Management serves individuals, corporations, non-profits, and pension and profit-sharing plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic investment approach combined with fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to manage diversified portfolios, often incorporating third-party managers when appropriate.

James Simmons is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and The Simmons Partnership, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance and annuity contracts as an insurance agent. The Simmons Partnership, Inc. advises individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients with financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm constructs portfolios based on client-specific asset allocation guidelines using a variety of investment vehicles and provides services on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ricci Reber is a financial advisor at The Simmons Partnership, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer and manager of Salt Tides, LLC, a vacation rental business in Cape Cod where he oversees financial and legal matters. The Simmons Partnership, Inc. provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes fundamental research complemented by technical analysis to create individualized asset allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeremy Reed is a CFP® professional affiliated with GLR Partners and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GLR Partners in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the owner of a real estate business. GLR Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific approach grounded in fundamental research to build long-term portfolios while allowing for shorter-term trading when appropriate.