Robert Knipp is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Brendan Mcpeake is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked in the financial services industry for two years, including prior experience at Worthington Financial Partners and a background in community recreation with Baltimore County Parks and Recreation. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Mark Dawson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, totaling 12 years at those firms before joining &PARTNERS in 2024. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary models and third-party manager solutions alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Robert Briggs is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia. Outside of his advisory work, Briggs serves as President of the Board of Directors for At Jacob's Well Inc., a nonprofit providing housing for mentally ill homeless individuals in Baltimore, and as Treasurer of the Board for the Children's Chorus of Maryland. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with overlay options for tax and ESG considerations.

Christopher Wasson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory Services since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Wasson serves on the board of LifeBridge Health/Sinai Hospital and is involved in real estate ownership. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional investors and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Todd Garliss Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 13 years with Corbyn Investment Management. He serves as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Hunt Valley, MD. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Christina Snyder is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 10 years of experience and is currently with CWM, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Jacob William Advisory, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. She is involved in several professional and community organizations, serving as Co-President of Women in Insurance & Financial Services and as a board member of HASA Baltimore. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using model portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools, alongside a focus on fiduciary retirement plan services and comprehensive client reporting.

Andrew Kelen is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. since 2012 and is also affiliated with National Life. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an agent licensed to sell life and health insurance through Worthington Financial Partners and holds director positions focused on insurance services at Sortino Financial Group and Sortino Financial LLC. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently employs third-party asset managers, and combines long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Rebecca Hartnett is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has additional experience with Kestra Investment Services, LLC dating back to 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as team lead to the investment operations department at Brotman Financial Group, where she prepares materials for client meetings and maintains client investment accounts. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Lukas Mihailovich is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and several mortgage-related firms prior to joining &PARTNERS. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary models and third-party management through the Envestnet platform, and operates uniquely as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser with multiple revenue streams.

Brandon Fanelle is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Towson University, teaching a course in the College of Business & Economics. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Erika Hudson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab Bank and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage account holders, delivering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Eric Borsoni is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise Financial Services, New York Life, and Nuveen Securities. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the advisory board of Harlem Lacrosse of Baltimore, is a board member of the Maryland Lacrosse League, and works as an assistant varsity lacrosse coach for Howard County Public Schools. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. Its advice is based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with final investment decisions made by clients.

Kevin Belshaw is a Certified Financial Planner® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners Financial Services of America since 2019 and also serves as president of TriBel Consulting Firm, LLC, a consulting business unrelated to investment services. Additionally, he has experience as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance and has held roles at MassMutual and the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. United Planners Financial Services of America serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Aeric Alexander is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group, InvestorPlace LLC, and T. Rowe Price. Alexander is also involved in insurance-related activities, assisting teachers with their benefits and working as an insurance agent. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Leonard Barwick is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2002 and Principal Life since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carmen Roy is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Towson, MD. She holds a Series 65 license and has recently begun her career in the industry. Prior to joining Commonwealth, she held positions at OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC and T. Rowe Price. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant field hockey coach at Dulaney High School. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

David Frank is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies while operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor.

Ronald Tydings is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments LLC since 2008. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment to recommend investment strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Carol Hess is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney since 2009. Hess serves as a member of the board for the Hebrew Burial Society in Towson, MD. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional sponsors, offering a variety of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.