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 at Financial Dimensions LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Janney Montgomery Scott and First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union, where he currently serves as Chief Investment Officer managing the credit union’s fixed income portfolio. He is also involved in the Financial Managers Society, Maryland chapter, including event planning and organization management. Financial Dimensions LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, employing a strategic asset-allocation approach with a mix of index funds, ETFs, and selective active management. The firm is wholly owned by First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union and offers integrated services including tax preparation and insurance solutions.

Lance Scott is a financial advisor at Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bay Harbor Wealth Management and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president on the board of his local homeowners association and is involved in thoroughbred horse racing through a family-owned LLC. Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm employs a risk-based asset allocation approach using a mix of directly managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managers, overseeing approximately $337 million for around 385 clients with a four-advisor team.

Sam Beritela is a financial advisor at Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sunlight Peaks since 2021, following prior roles including a year at WMS Partners and periods of self-employment. Outside of advising, Beritela is involved with Outlier Realty Capital, providing financial and corporate strategy consulting in real estate investment. Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners serves a small, family-oriented client base, typically accredited investors with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm offers investment consulting, private investment sourcing, and financial planning through a non-discretionary, consultative model focused on buy-and-hold strategic asset allocation and detailed due diligence on private funds.

Rebecca Hergenroeder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1999 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary. Hergenroeder Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and consulting, employing an investment approach that blends active and passive funds with tactical risk management tools.

Hi, I’m Jeremy Eppley, a fee-only financial planner and investment manager based in Maryland, serving clients virtually across the country. I specialize in helping individuals who have recently received an inheritance use their newfound wealth effectively, as well as helping families who are interested in leaving money to loved ones or charities tax-efficiently. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University, I continued my education, earning a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond my formal education, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ professional, a Chartered Financial Analyst™ charterholder, and additionally earned my AIF®, APMA®, CBDA®, CRPC®, and MPAS® designations. We serve young professionals (Gen Z, Gen Y/Millenials, and Gen X), young families, married couples, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, ultra high net-worth families, trusts, intergenerational families, baby boomers, entertainment industry professionals, startup founders, business owners, and small businesses. We help our clients with holistic financial planning including: retirement planning, investment planning & management, business planning, wealth management, new wealth planning, income planning, estate planning, charitable giving, portfolio management, home buying, cross-border planning, tax planning, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance), and more. We can work on an advice-only basis if desired. As a fee-only fiduciary financial planner, I enjoy helping individuals, families, and businesses by educating, advising, and preparing them for their financial futures. I hope to continue to use what I know to better the lives of others and bolster their financial confidence. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your financial goals. Designations & Degrees: • CFA® – Chartered Financial Analyst™ • CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • CPWA® – CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ • AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ • APMA® – Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ • CBDA® – Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets™ • CRPC® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ • MPAS® – Master Planner Advanced Studies™ • B.S., Business Administration & Investments • M.S., Personal Financial Planning

Eric Schopf is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for nine years at Tufton Capital Management before joining Mercer in 2025. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and features globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, regular rebalancing, and tax management where appropriate.

Lisa Hergenroeder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC since 2003. Her background includes selling long-term care and term life insurance. Hergenroeder Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and consulting, implementing investment strategies that combine active and passive funds, periodic rebalancing, and risk-based manager evaluation.

Nicolas Abrams is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Opulentia, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Opulentia, he worked at Ameritas Advisory Services for 13 years and has been associated with AJW Financial Partners, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a real estate partner at Trocellus Enterprise, LLC. Opulentia, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm delivers discretionary investment management with customized portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by independent strategist models and regular portfolio reviews.

Ryan Brady is a financial advisor at Grigg Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission. Brady has also been affiliated with Anne Arundel Community College and the United States Naval Academy since 2015. Grigg Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios and sub-advisers for trading and support, with a focus on a broad range of investable instruments including derivatives and complex structured products.

Vladislav Zagranichny is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Zag Consulting Group, a CPA practice providing accounting and tax services. Legacy Financial Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined, goals-based investment approach with strategic asset allocation, diversification, and regular portfolio reviews, serving a select client base that includes a focus on retirement plan fiduciary services.

Mike focuses his energy into helping clients navigate all of their financial needs. His experience includes a stint on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, a career focused on investments at Brown Advisory and insurance at Securian Financial. During these experiences, he learned that a balanced approach and strategic financial planning is what can help clients achieve their goals. When not talking to clients or researching the next great opportunity for them, Mike & his wife enjoy quiet city living and relaxing whenever their new daughter allows. He loves playing soccer, lacrosse, golf, basketball… and really any sport. When he’s not meeting friends or family at the movies or the local watering hole, you can normally find him reading something very nerdy, like science fiction or financial science.

William Riley is a financial advisor at Cristata Investment Management with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cristata Wealth Solutions since 2009. Riley holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cristata Wealth Solutions, LLC provides personalized portfolio management and asset-review services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs individualized asset-allocation strategies and combines a long-term investment orientation with short-term trading techniques.

Jon Snyder is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Hergenroeder Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies with tactical risk management tools, managing approximately $305 million in client assets.

Brian Grigg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Grigg Financial, LLC in Timonium, MD, and previously worked with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent offering fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products. Grigg Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios and sub-advisers for trading and back-office support while maintaining supervisory and client-facing duties, and it employs a range of investment instruments including derivatives and structured products.

Dale Rice Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Intentional, LLC. His career includes roles at Prime Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. He is also part owner of Rice Financial, LLC. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm’s investment process integrates fundamental, technical, and economic analysis, with specialized pension consulting and a structured due diligence program for alternative investments.

Christopher Benson is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. since 2009. L. K. Benson & Company, P.C. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, tax planning, and accounting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax and accounting work through a formal affiliation with an accounting practice.

Joseph Johnson is a financial advisor at The J.O. Johnson Group Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and Scottrade/TD Ameritrade. The J.O. Johnson Group provides advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage portfolios across a range of asset classes and employs active options strategies, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

James Shaughness is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services for 29 years before joining Legacy Financial Advisors. Legacy Financial Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting to individuals, families, trusts, and business entities. The firm uses a disciplined, goals-based investment process that includes strategic asset allocation, diversification, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Peter Dixon is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Waypoint Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, FSC Securities Corporation, Financial Council, LLC, and Advantage Capital Corporation. Waypoint Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, diversified buy-and-hold strategies primarily using passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supported by written investment policy statements and regular account monitoring.