Brian Runkles is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Veridian Capital Partners and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Brian L Runkles, Inc., a pass-through entity supporting his financial practice. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through its wrap fee program and utilizes a broad range of investment strategies, including alternatives and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Angel Martinez is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Veridian in 2024, he worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Angel operates a business helping homeowners recover funds lost in tax sales and foreclosures, and he also resells items purchased at yard sales. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through a wrap fee program and employs diverse asset allocation strategies supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Ryan Buck is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Investment Professionals, Ohio National Financial Services, and Freedom Broker Services. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Covert Resort Association and consults on charitable gifts for non-profit entities related to special needs education. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services and maintains a dual-registration model involving broker-dealer activities.

Alexandra Stickelman is a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Turning Point Financial and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to her advisory duties, she consults for RegTech companies on compliance-related development. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes broadly diversified, passive allocations using index funds and ETFs, tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

John Dallavalle is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC. He has held roles at Frederick Financial Planners, Inc. and operated Dallavalle Financial prior to his current position. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer and officer for the National Christian Choir, a nonprofit organization, and chairs the investment committee for the Frederick Rescue Mission. Founders Financial Securities LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, third-party asset manager access, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and subscription-based delivery methods.

Justin Yoo is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in Urbana, MD. He holds a Series 65 credential and has professional experience at Bravium Consulting and Element Materials Technology. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Raymond Cooley is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2026, he worked at Wealthplans, LLC for five years and spent over 27 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Cooley & Associates, P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm, and serves on the boards of multiple local organizations in Frederick, MD. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and operates with a range of affiliated entities, including a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting business.

Justin Cunningham is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for eleven years. Cunningham is also involved in insurance sales, conducting insurance product transactions for clients. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions through various advisory teams. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and consulting, utilizing individualized asset-allocation guidelines and various model-based platforms.

Herbert Wolf III is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Wolf Realty Associates, where he manages commercial real estate. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through its dual role as a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser. The firm delivers investment advice primarily via adviser-managed programs and separately managed accounts, supported by a clearing relationship with Raymond James.

Carol Chaney is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Union Bridge, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Geneos Wealth Management since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in 4H livestock income activities. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of analytic approaches and investment strategies, offering both managed accounts and model portfolios tailored to client needs.

Mark Huber Jr. is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-certified financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bolder, LLC and has ongoing roles with DFPG Investments, Inc. and Financial Foundations, Inc. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis and often utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms to implement client strategies.

Cody Hobelmann is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Turning Point Financial, LPL Financial, LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Wilmington Trust. Hobelmann is also a licensed insurance agent, selling non-variable insurance as an independent activity. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services, utilizing multiple investment programs and platforms to address clients’ risk, tax, and values considerations.

John Pullaro is a financial advisor with OneSeven, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, BB&T Investments, Truist Investment Services, and International Assets Advisory. Outside of advising, he owns Lums Lane Farm, a farming business in Boonsboro, MD. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and access to alternative investments and third-party platforms.

Christopher Murray is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and founded Murray Financial Group, where he worked for over two decades before joining Inspire Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate business, Degaran, LLC. Inspire Advisors manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a variety of portfolio construction methods, frequently utilizing sub-advisors and its own proprietary ETFs.

Veralynn Morris is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include nearly two decades at Potomac Financial Services Group LLC and over a decade with Capital Portfolio Management, Inc. She also serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing mediation and expert witness services related to marital property. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using various asset classes and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Eric Dallavalle is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously operated Dallavalle Financial from 2015 to 2022 and has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek’s Tour de Frederick community event. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance services through various programs and third-party sub-advisors.

Augustus Martz is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, M&T Securities, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Martz is also the owner of Martz Financial, a business registered as a DBA under OneSeven. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternatives, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Steven Switlick is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Lombard Advisers since 2000 and Lombard Securities since 1999. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios.

Mark Schlossenberg is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including AE Wealth Management, Freedom Financial Advisors of Maryland, and Potomac Wealth Advisors. Schlossenberg serves as a board member of Shoresh Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on building positive Jewish identity among children and their families. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes model portfolios combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach, offering diverse services through a broad network of affiliated offices and advisers.

Ryan Timmins is a financial advisor with Independent Wealth Network, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Evergreen Financial Group, LLC and Holt Advisory Group, and previously has experience at the University of Maryland, College Park. Independent Wealth Network, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s advisers manage approximately $518 million in client assets and utilize a combination of discretionary portfolio strategies, third-party managers, and oversight of held-away accounts to align investments with client goals.