Brendan Sweeney is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 12 years at Maryland Capital Management, LLC. Brendan is based in Towson, MD. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Andrew Meredith is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott, having joined the firm in 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he held positions from 1998 through 2021. 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 individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Sean Jupitz is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities affiliated with Bankers Life since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance services as an agent. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves primarily mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jasmine Byrd is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She has been with T. Rowe Price since 2019 and previously worked in media roles at Maryland Public Television and CBS Radio/Entercom Radio. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. The firm employs a goals-based approach using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, offering personalized plans supported by online tools and financial advisor access.

Robert Hill is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked in various roles since 2011, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement advisory program that combines nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily through proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households focused on retirement goals with model portfolios, online planning tools, and ongoing advisory support.

Christopher Photiou is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. since 2006. He is also a podcast host and content creator, producing online content titled "The Greatest Non-Hits." T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management using T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households with roughly $250,000 or more in investable assets, providing financial plans and annual reviews supported by an interactive online tool.

Lyubov Sidorova is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at T. Rowe Price for a decade before joining Empower in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Harrison Rafiq is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at HB Wealth Management since 2025 and previously held positions at WMS Partners, RF Industries, Morgan Stanley, and Charles A. Pastrana & Son's. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services, combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private strategies.

Tyler Sturgill is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including ten years at Kestra Advisory and eleven years with Kestra Investment Services. He is the sole member of Clear Canyon Holdings, LLC, a company involved in real estate investments. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, employing tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulations to support retirement income planning.

Paul Tomick is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Towson, MD. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Janney. He serves as an advisory board member for Pressley Ridge, a nonprofit organization assisting foster care youth with the transition to independent living. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional sponsors, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Christopher Sheeler is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Timonium, MD, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, New York Life, and Eagle Strategies LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs managed by PNC or third parties.

Robert Vernon is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company since 2008. Brown Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including high net worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamental research approach and offers a variety of strategies, including sustainable investment options, alongside a notable private-fund and venture program.

Trevor Dunn is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at T. Rowe Price since 2021 and has held various roles in other companies including United Parcel Service and Autani. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households with at least $250,000 in investable assets. Their offerings combine goals-based planning, retirement income projections using Monte Carlo simulations, and portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs.

Brandon Kriebel is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience and has been with T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. since 2007. He is based in Baltimore, MD. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides the Retirement Advisory Service, combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management for individual investors and households focused on retirement. The firm implements portfolios using proprietary T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs with a focus on tax-aware rebalancing and employs Monte Carlo simulations for financial planning and retirement income projections.

Eric Seale Jr. is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. before joining T. Rowe Price Advisory Services in 2026. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, employing tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulations for retirement income projections.

Christopher Browne is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. since 2006. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides a retirement-focused advisory service that combines nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management for individual investors and households. Their approach utilizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, model portfolio allocations, and incorporates tax-aware strategies and Monte Carlo simulation-based planning tools.

Amanda Maggio Ramig is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches middle and high school girls in lacrosse through various organizations, including the Washington Inner City Lacrosse Foundation and Montgomery County Public Schools. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models with optional tax and impact overlay services.

John Blair is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cerity Partners LLC and previously spent 18 years at Maryland Capital Management, LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Martin Eby is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at HB Wealth since 2025 and previously spent 31 years at WMS Partners, LLC. He serves as Chairman of the Investment Committee and a board member for Cristo Rey, a nonprofit organization. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment approach across a broad range of public and private strategies.

Zhiyuan Zhang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has also been involved with UGCF, Inc. since 2016 and World Financial Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of UGCF, Inc., a flow-through entity for tax purposes. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365, with regulatory assets under management of approximately $1.7 billion.