Brian Rosenbaum is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory and is President and CEO of Vero Advisory, where he oversees business operations and financial planning. Prior to joining Kestra in 2021, Rosenbaum spent 19 years at Hornor Townsend and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse group of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design and compliance support, and a wide range of investment management solutions through multiple platforms and third-party relationships.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Truist-related entities since 2011, including BB&T Bank and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Frances Makino is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. for 33 years. Makino also teaches a personal finance course through Howard County Parks & Recreation. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a nationwide network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2016. 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 and municipal organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Benjamin Hostetler is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Lion Street Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Virtus Wealth Solutions. Hostetler is also the owner of Hostetler Financial LLC, a financial advisory firm. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program options, utilizing multiple platforms and investment approaches to support a broad client base.

Sergio Gutierrez Carballido is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work history includes roles at Fis and ClearOne Advantage, LLC. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily using T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The service is designed for individual investors and households with investable assets generally starting at $250,000 and includes ongoing financial plans and annual reviews.

Isaac Lee is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, he worked in positions at Chubby Cattle and &Pizza. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, serving individual investors and households with an emphasis on proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Christopher Riolo is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Austin Pharmacy and Medical Supplies and Johnston & Murphy. Riolo has been with T. Rowe Price since 2021. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. Their approach uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, combining goals-based planning, retirement income projections generated with Monte Carlo simulations, and tax-aware portfolio management.

Christopher Knox is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo and its affiliates from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a wrestling coach for Calvert Hall College High School. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Sean Kelly is a ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. He has worked at Integrity Alliance since 2025 and previously held roles at Lion Street Advisors, Lion Street Financial, and Kestra Financial Services. Kelly serves as a board member of the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is President-Elect of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council for 2025-2026. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans.

Danielle Szikman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mariner, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Mariner, she held roles at T. Rowe Price and Allegis Group. She has experience connected to University of Maryland Hillel and involvement with educational institutions. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Harrison Malone is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Investments LLC in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at a middle school, a country club, and a butcher shop. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and manages investments via mutual funds and ETFs.

James Williamson is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked primarily at T. Rowe Price, with a one-year tenure at The Marshall Financial Group LLC. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management, primarily serving individual investors and households. The firm uses model allocations invested in proprietary T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, applying asset-location logic, tax-aware rebalancing, and Monte Carlo simulations in their planning approach.

William Peck is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Towson, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tufton Capital Management LLC before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2018. Peck serves on the Investment Committee for Pickersgill Retirement Community and participates in nonprofit governance roles, including audit responsibilities for The Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland and board membership at Good Shepherd School. 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 diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and managed accounts.

Laurence Seiden is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs / United Capital Financial Advisers, Girard Securities, and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. He serves on the External Affairs Committee of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. 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 individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

William Sterling III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 13 years at PNC Investments Inc. and three years at Cypress Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Sterling III Capital, LLC, a commercial real estate management entity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody and clearing services.

Joseph Walsh is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2014. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory program that combines goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management for individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, with tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo–based financial planning tools.

Charles Beal is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016, having previously worked at SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

Lauren Rathsack is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire Advisors in 2025, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and InFocus Financial Advisors. She is involved with the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, nonprofits, and trustees, offering wealth management, financial planning, and trust administration services. The firm employs a customized, relationship-driven approach with institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles and third-party platforms to manage client portfolios.

Daniel Chukwu is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, he worked at TEKsystems and has experience in education at Morgan State University and Parkdale High School. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management using proprietary T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households, emphasizing model portfolios and electronic client engagement.