Joseph Franco is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kalos Capital and Akers Financial Group, where he is involved in the sale of fixed life insurance products, annuities, and health-related insurance. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through various managed account programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team that offers models, strategies, and trade execution across multiple asset classes, while also acting as an ERISA fiduciary for retirement plan consulting.

Dwight Davenport is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Greenport Capital Advisors, LLC for nine years. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Bryan Dalesandro is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and serves as an adjunct professor at The American College of Financial Services. His prior work includes roles at RiversEdge Advisors, LLC and Concentus Wealth Advisors. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as businesses, pension plans, trusts, and independent advisers. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process and offers specialized services including family office support, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO sub-advisory solutions.

Bruce Betz is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2013. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through several platforms.

Bernard McVey is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Akers Financial and Kalos Capital prior to joining Arkadios in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Old Timers Soccer Association of Maryland and provides IT and federal acquisition advisory services through Bernie McVey Consulting, LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through various managed account options and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

David Taylor is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. based in Hunt Valley, MD, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2013. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

John John is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent 14 years at Capital Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of indexed life insurance, annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm’s investment recommendations are customized by each advisor according to client goals and risk tolerance, with multiple program structures including firm-managed wrap programs and third-party money manager options.

Kevin Cuff is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at HighTower Advisors and Independent Access Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches at Gorillaz Fitness in Forest Hill, MD. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement long- and short-term investment strategies across a variety of asset types.

Kerry Ahern is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Fidelity Investments, and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Michael Thomson Sr. is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC in Bel Air, MD, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing employee benefits through HT Financial and serves as treasurer for a local political campaign. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple delivery platforms and third-party sub-advisors to provide customized investment solutions.

Robert Schmitt is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Triad Advisors, Inc. and SC&H Financial Advisors, Inc. Schmitt has been with Verdence since 2021. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams such as family office services and a Sports & Entertainment practice. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions across various asset types.

Meg Sheil Puopolo is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. She is a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles. The firm offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting for other registered advisers.

Gayle Dilla is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NBC Securities Inc. for nine years and UBS Financial Services Inc. for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with bookkeeping and data entry for family-related small businesses. Lanark Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through several platforms, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Brian Sabo is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and Hightower Advisors, LLC. He is also a partner in an investment partnership, Hunt Valley Partners, for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and provides specialized services through distinct teams focused on family office needs, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Jeffrey Simet is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price and Hyland Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked in food service as a server and cashier. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services.

Megan Foard is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. for 12 years. Megan is also a partner in an investment partnership, Hunt Valley Partners, which she engages with for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement long- and short-term strategies across various investment vehicles and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Thomas Graff is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Facet Wealth, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 12 years at Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company. He is based in Phoenix, MD. Facet serves individual members across a broad range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management services. The firm uses a holistic financial planning framework and technology-driven asset allocation programs focused primarily on ETFs.

Timothy Owings is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and New Windsor State Bank. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides tailored investment recommendations and multiple program structures, combining registered investment adviser and broker-dealer operations.

Richard Rosa is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Verdence since 2017, previously serving at Hightower Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner and agent of Compass Sports Advisors LLC, a firm specializing in NFL player contract and marketing negotiations. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Matthew Andrulot is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Independent Access Partners, LLC and Hightower Securities, LLC. He is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership where he participates in sourcing and recommending investment opportunities for limited partners. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.