David Sitzer is a financial advisor at Financial Dimensions LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union, where he serves as Chief Investment Officer managing a substantial fixed income portfolio. He is also involved in the Maryland chapter of the Financial Managers Society, focusing on organization management and event planning. Financial Dimensions LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach using index funds, ETFs, and selective active management, and is affiliated with First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union.

Thomas Taylor is a financial advisor at Chesapeake Financial Advisors in Towson, MD, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with Chesapeake Financial Advisors since 1998. Chesapeake Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and family businesses, providing personalized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index/ETF exposures with selected active funds, stocks, and bonds, and manages approximately $263.7 million in assets with an eight-advisor team.

Jakob Kelly is a financial advisor at Chesapeake Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chesapeake Capital Management, he worked in various roles including at Ram Landscaping and State Farm. Outside of advisory work, he has worked as a restaurant waiter at Liberatore's Ristorante & Catering since 2020. Chesapeake Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management and financial planning through a team of seven advisors. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions, client education programs, and a wrap-fee management option.

Jonathan Brooks is a CFP® professional at Blue Curve Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked in education and insurance, and since 2023 has served as an assistant part-time swim coach with Cardinal and Gold Aquatics. Blue Curve Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and standalone tax preparation to individual and corporate clients. The firm uses model portfolios and emphasizes fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in managing accounts.

James Simmons is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and The Simmons Partnership, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance and annuity contracts as an insurance agent. The Simmons Partnership, Inc. advises individuals, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients with financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm constructs portfolios based on client-specific asset allocation guidelines using a variety of investment vehicles and provides services on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ricci Reber is a financial advisor at The Simmons Partnership, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chief Financial Officer and manager of Salt Tides, LLC, a vacation rental business in Cape Cod. The Simmons Partnership, Inc. advises individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm builds individualized asset allocations using fundamental research and occasional technical analysis, managing a diverse mix of investment vehicles with an emphasis on lower-cost funds and regular account reviews.

Justin Garritt is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience at Garritt Financial Solutions LLC in Baltimore, MD. Prior to founding his firm, he worked for 11 years with Baltimore City Public Schools. He frequently speaks at associations, schools, and non-profits. Garritt Financial Solutions provides financial planning and investment management primarily to individual clients and employer retirement plans, using a passive investment approach centered on low-cost index funds and ETFs. The firm serves a modestly sized client base and offers a range of planning services, including retirement, tax, estate, travel, and student loan analysis.

Yuanyuan Yang is a financial advisor with Return on Life Wealth Partners in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Yang has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and is also involved with Planned Financial Services and 401(k) Prosperity. Return on Life Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a values-driven, holistic planning process that integrates investment, risk management, and legacy strategies with client goals and offers a range of fee arrangements and specialized services.

Elizabeth Brennen is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at A.G. Campbell Advisory, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Harbor Investment Advisory LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Since 2016, she has been Treasurer and a member of the Investment Committee at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church and holds several leadership roles on Hood College’s Board of Trustees. A.G. Campbell Advisory provides investment management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutions. The firm manages diversified portfolios using asset allocation and combines fundamental and technical analysis, offering tailored discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Mark Scott Sr. is a financial advisor at A.G. Campbell Advisory, LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with A.G. Campbell Advisory since 2012. A.G. Campbell Advisory provides investment management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional clients. The firm combines portfolio construction, ongoing monitoring, and manager selection, managing approximately $403.9 million for 61 clients with a focus on diversified asset allocation and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Lance Scott is a financial advisor at Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bay Harbor Wealth Management and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president on the board of his local homeowners association and is involved in thoroughbred horse racing through a family-owned LLC. Bay Harbor Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. The firm employs a risk-based asset allocation approach using a mix of directly managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managers, overseeing approximately $337 million for around 385 clients with a four-advisor team.

George Deal is the sole advisor at CPA Teaches LLC in Towson, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of experience at the firm. He has worked with the Defense Contract Audit Agency since 2009. CPA Teaches LLC provides advice-only financial planning and investment recommendations primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, portfolio reviews, and education savings. The firm emphasizes tax integration, fundamental analysis, and asset allocation, delivering fixed-fee, milestone-based financial planning without managing or holding client assets.

Sam Beritela is a financial advisor at Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sunlight Peaks since 2021, following prior roles including a year at WMS Partners and periods of self-employment. Outside of advising, Beritela is involved with Outlier Realty Capital, providing financial and corporate strategy consulting in real estate investment. Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners serves a small, family-oriented client base, typically accredited investors with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm offers investment consulting, private investment sourcing, and financial planning through a non-discretionary, consultative model focused on buy-and-hold strategic asset allocation and detailed due diligence on private funds.

Brian Nelson is a financial advisor at Jemma Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Nelson is the founder and president of Harborside Sales Group, a private label sales and marketing firm, and serves as president of Cromwell Investment Advisors, which provides advisory services to mutual funds. Jemma Financial Services advises individual investors, pension plans, and charities, managing approximately $140 million across a team of five advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with risk-targeted model portfolios and integrates financial planning into its services, emphasizing ETF and mutual fund selections supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Steven Gessner is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at firms including United Planners' Financial Services of America and Cambridge Investment Research. He is also an independent insurance agent. He is affiliated with WPG Advisers, LLC, which serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, applying a variety of investment vehicles and incorporating artificial intelligence tools for analysis and oversight.

Rebecca Hergenroeder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1999 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary. Hergenroeder Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and consulting, employing an investment approach that blends active and passive funds with tactical risk management tools.

Eric Schopf is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for nine years at Tufton Capital Management before joining Mercer in 2025. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and other nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and features globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, regular rebalancing, and tax management where appropriate.

Lisa Hergenroeder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC since 2003. Her background includes selling long-term care and term life insurance. Hergenroeder Financial Advisors serves individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and consulting, implementing investment strategies that combine active and passive funds, periodic rebalancing, and risk-based manager evaluation.

Nicolas Abrams is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Opulentia, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Opulentia, he worked at Ameritas Advisory Services for 13 years and has been associated with AJW Financial Partners, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a real estate partner at Trocellus Enterprise, LLC. Opulentia, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm delivers discretionary investment management with customized portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by independent strategist models and regular portfolio reviews.

Ryan Brady is a financial advisor at Grigg Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission. Brady has also been affiliated with Anne Arundel Community College and the United States Naval Academy since 2015. Grigg Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios and sub-advisers for trading and support, with a focus on a broad range of investable instruments including derivatives and complex structured products.