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 Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Simmons Partnership, he held roles at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, and the U.S. Congressional Budget Office. Outside of his advisory work, Ricci is a manager and Chief Financial Officer of Salt Tides, LLC, a business involved in vacation rental property management. The Simmons Partnership advises individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and corporate clients with personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting, primarily using fundamental research to build tailored asset allocations.

Jeremy Reed is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at GLR Partners in Columbia, MD. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Black Ink Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner of a real estate business, PRRV Development LLC. GLR Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and entities such as family offices and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific investment process focused on fundamental research and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Amanda Piper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010 and is also involved with Wagener-Lee, LLC as a financial advisor and owner. Piper operates out of Columbia, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by firm research and access to an extensive affiliate network.

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.

Michael Shipley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and is also associated with Wagener-Lee LLC, where he provides financial and tax planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network, emphasizing advisory services with client-directed decision-making.

Justin Roudiez is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with White Oak Wealth Management, operating under Oakmont Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and affiliated entities from 2008 to 2017. Oakmont Wealth Advisory, doing business as White Oak Wealth Management, provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and strategies, including borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts, and integrates financial planning with portfolio management.

Endrit Lloshi is a financial advisor with Wealthy & Wise Family Office in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for five years at Aldo's Restaurant. Wealthy & Wise Family Office provides fee-only wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, small business owners, professionals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing long-term wealth preservation, steady growth, and global diversification.

Timothy Mudd is a financial advisor at Pointer Financial Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Chesapeake Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining Pointer Financial Advisors. Pointer Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, family businesses, and plan sponsors by providing discretionary investment management and bundled wealth management, including financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances, uses fundamental analysis for security selection, and conducts ongoing account reviews considering factors such as time horizon and tax situation.

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.

Hi, I’m Jeremy Eppley, a fee-only financial planner and investment manager based in Maryland, serving clients virtually across the country. I specialize in helping individuals who have recently received an inheritance use their newfound wealth effectively, as well as helping families who are interested in leaving money to loved ones or charities tax-efficiently. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University, I continued my education, earning a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Beyond my formal education, I went on to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ professional, a Chartered Financial Analyst™ charterholder, and additionally earned my AIF®, APMA®, CBDA®, CRPC®, and MPAS® designations. We serve young professionals (Gen Z, Gen Y/Millenials, and Gen X), young families, married couples, entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, ultra high net-worth families, trusts, intergenerational families, baby boomers, entertainment industry professionals, startup founders, business owners, and small businesses. We help our clients with holistic financial planning including: retirement planning, investment planning & management, business planning, wealth management, new wealth planning, income planning, estate planning, charitable giving, portfolio management, home buying, cross-border planning, tax planning, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance), and more. We can work on an advice-only basis if desired. As a fee-only fiduciary financial planner, I enjoy helping individuals, families, and businesses by educating, advising, and preparing them for their financial futures. I hope to continue to use what I know to better the lives of others and bolster their financial confidence. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your financial goals. Designations & Degrees: • CFA® – Chartered Financial Analyst™ • CFP® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ • CPWA® – CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR™ • AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ • APMA® – Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ • CBDA® – Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets™ • CRPC® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ • MPAS® – Master Planner Advanced Studies™ • B.S., Business Administration & Investments • M.S., Personal Financial Planning

Finnian Devine is a financial advisor at Marks Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Marks Wealth Management, he worked at Advarra, Inc and Stella Notte. Marks Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services primarily to individual clients and related entities. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a global allocation approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

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.

John Holtzman is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundation Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1997. He is also associated with Commonwealth Financial Network over the same period. Foundation Financial Advisors provides financial planning and consulting primarily to individual clients, focusing on comprehensive planning and portfolio analysis without discretionary investment management. The firm offers a range of services including investment analysis, income tax planning, risk management, and estate and retirement planning, and uses fixed or hourly fees rather than percentage-based asset management charges.