Richard Tomaschefsky II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Council, LLC and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Financial Council Asset Management Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs model asset allocation strategies primarily using mutual funds and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Jason Simmons is a financial advisor with Red Oak Financial Group in Towson, MD, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Prudential Financial Planning Services, and APG Federal Credit Union. Simmons provides investment advisory services through Red Oak Financial Group, an independent investment advisor firm. Red Oak Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.04 billion in assets across more than 1,000 client relationships. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds with a long-term focus while allowing tactical adjustments, integrates fundamental and technical analysis, and offers ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) retirement plan services through an affiliated third-party administrator.

Austin Root is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently serves as Chief Investment Officer of Stansberry Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor, and has prior experience at D.F. Dent & Company. Root is based in Towson, MD. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research to pursue a value-oriented allocation across global equities and credit, including strategies such as special situations and distressed investments.

Jordan Heaps is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at The Kelly Financial Group since 2020 and previously spent five years with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is based in Bel Air, MD. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts and estates, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a team-based model with diversified portfolios focused on institutional mutual funds and offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services.

George Boudreau is a financial advisor with Oliver Wealth Management and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior work experience at Graul's Market Ruxton and Baltimore Country Club. Oliver Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Brian Nelson is a financial advisor at Jemma Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has held positions at Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Jemma Investment Advisors LLC, Eulav Securities LLC, and Harborside Sales Group, LLC, which he founded and currently leads. Nelson also serves as president of Cromwell Investment Advisors, LLC, providing advisory services to mutual funds and ETFs. Jemma Financial Services serves individual investors, pension plans, and charities, managing approximately $140 million across five advisors. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management based on five risk-targeted model portfolios and integrates financial planning using MoneyGuidePro, with investment decisions guided by quantitative and qualitative analysis of ETFs and mutual funds.

Nathan Mc Duffee is a financial advisor at Oliver Wealth Management in Towson, MD, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Kalos Management, Akers Financial Group, and Sherwin-Williams Company. Oliver Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $297.6 million for about 566 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and Participant Account Management services, constructing customized long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Lydia Durski is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Financial Council, LLC in Towson, MD. Her background includes roles at T Rowe Price and Commonwealth Financial Network. She has also been involved with Harford Gymnastics and Frederick Gymnastics in prior years. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services using model-based asset allocation strategies for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes periodic account reviews and implements client relationships primarily through mutual funds, maintaining discretion over portfolio rebalancing and fund management.

Amanda Eimers is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fruitful, Inc. She previously worked at Town Capital LLC and Wells Fargo in various roles dating back to 2016. Outside of her financial career, Amanda has experience related to motherhood and entrepreneurship. Fruitful Advisory, LLC provides web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients through a subscription membership model. The firm focuses on personalized planning and passive, low-cost core allocation strategies primarily using exchange-traded funds and index funds.

Emily Smith is a Series 65 licensed advisor with The Kelly Group, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Johnson and Johnson and has a background that includes time at La Salle University and managing operations at Bomboy's Homemade Candy and Ice Cream. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets with a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach with diversified model portfolios focused on active management, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching.

Leo Lavezza is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Financial Consulate. His prior experience includes roles at First Financial Federal Credit Union and Towson University, as well as involvement with a family business. Financial Consulate provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm integrates tax and accounting services with a Risk Opportunity Investing approach that combines active tactical asset allocation and fundamental, macroeconomic, and technical analysis.

Lyle Hardgrove is a financial advisor at CFM Advisors Inc with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CFM Advisors since 2018, following prior roles at Paychex Securities Corporation and Paychex, Inc. CFM Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and corporate clients. The firm specializes in non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, managing over $200 million in client assets outside of retirement plans and advising on more than $2.7 billion in 401(k) assets.

William Ruff is a Series 65-licensed advisor at The Kelly Group with one year of experience. His prior work includes roles in education and the service industry, including positions at Towson University, James Madison University, Texas Roadhouse, and Chick-fil-A. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in regulatory assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs a team-based model and focuses on diversified, actively managed portfolios complemented by ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and behavioral coaching.

Lauren Madison is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked at The Kelly Group since 2018 and previously held positions at PNC and Salisbury University. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts and estates, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets across a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based model using diversified institutional mutual funds and active managers, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Brandon Oliver is a financial advisor with Oliver Wealth Management in Towson, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Hayden Royal LLC and American Wealth Management, Inc. Oliver is also a licensed insurance professional, dedicating approximately 10% of his business time to this activity. Oliver Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher O’Shea is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience and has been with The Financial Consulate since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Fallston, MD. The Financial Consulate serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm integrates tax and accounting services with a “Risk Opportunity Investing” approach that combines tactical asset allocation and multi-faceted analysis to emphasize capital preservation and adaptive portfolio positioning.

Quinn Sutker is a financial advisor with The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining The Kelly Group, he worked at InFocus Financial Advisors and has academic experience from Salisbury University. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing over $1 billion in assets with a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach focused on diversified model portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and behavioral coaching to support long-term investment goals.

Michael Bertrand is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Kelly Group since 2003, previously working at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He serves as a board member for THE ARC NCR, a nonprofit organization. The Kelly Group provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $1.13 billion in assets through a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a team-based approach focused on diversified model portfolios and financial planning, incorporating active management and behavioral coaching.

John Hauserman is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Council, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 17 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and 27 years at Financial Council Asset Management. He is also President and CEO of Retirement Journey, Inc., a securities, advisory, and insurance business. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model asset allocation strategies and offers retirement-plan rollover advice and periodic account reviews.

Greg Pyne is a financial advisor at Red Oak Financial Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Red Oak, he worked for UPS for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Hunt Valley Solutions, LLC, an IT development and support business for small companies. Red Oak Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.04 billion in assets and serves over 1,000 client relationships using proprietary model portfolios primarily composed of ETFs and mutual funds.