Malgorzata Elashmawy is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at HB Wealth since 2025. She previously worked at WMS Partners, LLC for 14 years. Elashmawy is also involved with the FPA of Maryland as Co-Chairperson of its Pro Bono Committee, where she organizes pro bono financial advice initiatives for nonprofit organizations and underserved communities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that includes discretionary portfolio management and a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private strategies.

Jeffrey Berman is a CFP® and PFS™ with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. for 22 years and is also a partner and tax practice leader at the accounting firm Kahn Berman Soloman Taibel & Mogol Pa, where he has worked since 1987. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in producing animated films through a partnership in Mulligan Man, LLC. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Cari Elliott is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining HB Wealth in 2025, she worked at WMS Partners and CovingtonAlsina. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Elliott is involved in coordinating events and managing vendor relations for The Barn at Pleasant Acres, a wedding venue. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private investment strategies.

Zachary Ruchman is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at WMS Partners, RockCreek Group, and BlackRock. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance committee member for the Harold & Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation, advising on budgets and investments. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Mark Medairy Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLife Securities and New York Life Insurance since 1983 and has been involved with Camden Planning Group, LLC since 2009. Medairy also serves as a board member on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Lay Personnel Retirement Board and Investment Committee. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers various program types and emphasizes aligning recommendations with client goals and plan sponsor criteria, managing most regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Lindung is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Nathan Allen III is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at WMS Partners, LLC, Warisan Capital Management, and A.L. Stuart Investments. Nathan serves as Committee Chair overseeing legacy private funds at WMS Partners and acts as trustee for several trusts. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private strategies.

Aaron Welch is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Towson, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2004 and concurrently works with the Internal Revenue Service since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing federal and state income tax preparation and accounting services. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) manages portfolios and offers financial planning and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients with an integrated broker-dealer and insurance structure.

Andrew Harrell is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. He has worked at Kestra since 2019 and has prior experience with Kestra Investment Services and Coastal Carolina University. Harrell is a member of the FPA of Maryland Board of Directors, where he participates in initiatives supporting the development of future industry professionals. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management, supporting large institutional clients and utilizing multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Joseph Mills is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes working with BFG Financial Advisors and earlier roles in education at Towson University and Wallkill Valley Regional High School. Mills also holds responsibilities supporting investment operations within Kestra’s affiliated entities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers comprehensive services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets with a focus on large institutional clients.

Nathaniel Powell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Suntrust Investment Services, INC since 2016, currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration among its affiliated entities.

Nicholas Petrelli is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cerity Partners LLC and was previously with Maryland Capital Management, LLC for 13 years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios.

Frank Lucia Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with National Life Group and Equity Services, Inc. since 2007. Additionally, he serves as an insurance agent with Worthington Financial Partners. 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 offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for specialized trading.

Gregory Heard is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Maryland Capital Management, LLC for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Calalyst IT Services, Inc., an IT services and staffing company. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios that incorporate both proprietary quantitative screening and third-party managers.

Robyn Hawkins is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience, with previous roles at Prudential, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches English to refugee students as an instructor with Strong City Baltimore and coordinates after-school programs as a camp leader for Baltimore County Recreation and Parks. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kalen Baxter is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC since 2012. He also maintains a long-term involvement with Joseph Klein Associates, a registered investment advisory business. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan consulting. The firm provides access to third-party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and a proprietary separately managed account program.

Michael Yanchoris is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2011. Yanchoris is also involved in insurance activities outside of Guardian Life. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary advisory programs and a variety of investment options through an integrated operating model.

Alexander Faber is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designated advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at Maryland Capital Management, TIAA, and Wake Forest University. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Sean Anderson is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at WMS Partners, LLC and Greenspring Advisors, LLC. Prior to his financial career, he attended Kenyon College. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private strategies and provides consolidated quarterly reporting aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Patricia Almony is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and Worthington Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has prior experience with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in crafting and scrapbooking and serves as a brand partner for a skincare, vitamins, and weight loss company. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.