Michael Ausherman Jr. is a financial advisor at Milestone Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Alphastar Capital Management, Brookstone Capital Management, and Legacy Capital Planners. He also owns and operates Ausherman Financial Group, an insurance sales business focused on life and long-term care insurance. Milestone Asset Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $690.7 million in discretionary assets and employs both tactical and strategic portfolio construction using a variety of analytical approaches and model strategies.

Thomas Pignone is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Turning Point Financial and its affiliated entities since 1994. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. for six years. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plan clients with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management. The firm integrates in-house tax and accounting services with its fiduciary planning process and uses third-party sub-advisers alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring and annual client reviews.

Sandeep Saini is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at PlanVest Financial, Inc. Prior to joining PlanVest, he worked for 22 years with the US Public Health Services and FDA and was involved with SSI Education DBA The Goddard School. PlanVest Financial, Inc. primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management through a team of six advisors managing approximately $176 million. The firm customizes portfolios using a mix of analytical approaches and offers multiple engagement models, including a unique wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

Brian Williamson is a financial advisor with Veridian Capital Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Veridian since 2021 and previously with Lighthouse Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Williamson is the principal of Estate Legal Services, LLC, which provides legal estate planning, probate, and business succession services, and he serves as a board member and treasurer for the District of Columbia Arts Center. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management and employs a variety of asset allocation strategies supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments including derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Kurt Lalomia is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Turning Point Financial since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Janney Montgomery Scott, and STIFEL. Lalomia is also an independent insurance agent in Frederick, MD. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and certain retirement plan clients, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management. The firm integrates in-house tax and accounting services with fiduciary planning, typically utilizing third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms for portfolio management.

William Heil is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Turning Point Financial. His prior roles include positions at Klauenberg Retirement Solutions and UBS Financial Services. He is treasurer of Rosebud Gun Club, Inc., a nonprofit social club. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and retirement plan clients by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and model-based asset management, complemented by in-house tax, accounting, business valuation, and insurance services. The firm uses a team-based fiduciary planning process and typically implements discretionary management through third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms.

Josephine Bojang is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Truist Investment Services and Securities America, Inc. She is also the founder and president of Axiom Value, LLC, an investment, insurance, and retirement planning firm. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a small team, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement education. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental and quantitative methods and offers both discretionary management and educational workshops.

Ryan Klinger is a financial advisor with Lafayette Investments, Inc. in Ashton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Lafayette Investments since 2005. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term, low-turnover investment approach focused on fundamental and qualitative security analysis, managing portfolios that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Mark Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2005. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Richard Andrews is a financial advisor with Advocate Investing Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advocate Investing Services since 2016 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2005. Advocate Investing Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $154 million for about 211 clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, and discloses the use of derivatives such as options and futures within separately managed accounts.

Sean Flynn is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with PlanVest Financial, Inc. and previously worked at Knollwood Investment Advisory and PNC Bank. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management through various engagement models. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, and manages approximately $176 million for about 300 client relationships.

Sarah Hofman is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Brian L. Runkles Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services. Hofman has been with Veridian Capital Partners and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2021. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies, including the use of derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Momodou Bojang is a financial advisor with Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including USAdvisors Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is also the founder and CEO of Axiom Value, LLC, an investment and retirement planning business. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates planning with ongoing asset management and uses a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, while employing a third-party sub-advisory model and custodial resources for client education.

Michael Mattison is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2018, with previous experience at LPL Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management across various account types. The firm employs a comprehensive approach including fundamental and technical analysis, offering multiple engagement models and managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Cornell Abod is the sole advisor at Beacon Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon since 2003 and is also the owner of C.P. Abod & Co., LLC, an accounting firm, as well as Beacon RPC, LLC, a retirement plan consulting company. Beacon Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial and retirement planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $542 million in discretionary assets and uses fundamental analysis to develop client-specific investment plans that often include diversified portfolios and derivative strategies.

Dane Grouell is a financial advisor with Turning Point Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Apex Retirement Advisors, DRS Wealth Management, and Paulson Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary and Board Member of Tualatin Valley Playschool, a nonprofit preschool in Tigard, Oregon. Turning Point Financial is a team-based firm serving individuals, families, business owners, and retirement plan clients with financial planning, discretionary investment management, and related services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities alongside insurance product recommendations, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms for portfolio management.

Neil Kaplan is a financial advisor at SimplyRIA Advisor Network with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Caitlin John, LLC and Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates KIS Financial, LLC, a business focused on college funding solutions and insurance products. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing ongoing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options through a corporate RIA structure hosting multiple independent advisory practices.

Benjamin Dorsey is a CFP® and PFS™ with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Analog Capital Partners LLC and also serves as Senior Tax Manager at EagleStone Tax & Accounting Services. Additionally, he is President of Strategic Tax Planning, a CPA firm. Analog Capital Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as serving other investment advisers as a subadviser. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a blend of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern-portfolio-theory approaches across various asset classes.

Brennan Gmeiner is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purse Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for St. Johns Regional School and is president of a local networking group in Frederick, MD. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and certain retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary planning process and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside its investment management approach.

David Strausser is a financial advisor with Turning Point Financial in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Turning Point Financial, he worked at ABWE and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a subcontractor for DoorDash, delivering food and personal items. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plan participants, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary process that integrates behavioral and financial risk profiling with customized and model portfolio solutions.