Annabelle Saez is a financial advisor with Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has one year of experience at Axiom Value Wealth Management and previously worked in related financial and accounting roles, including operating her own CPA practice. Outside of advisory work, she has experience in travel and business preparations. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, integrating planning into ongoing asset management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies tailored to clients’ Investment Policy Statements.

Mamie Liu is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Advocate Investing Services since 2016. She has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. Advocate Investing Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $154 million for individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and employs a range of trading strategies including the use of derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Tony Nguy is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services and Osaic Wealth. In addition to his advisory role, Tony is an independent licensed insurance agent with Axiom Value LLC. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing portfolio management and financial planning through a small team of advisors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment methods and offers retirement-focused education via workshops and webinars.

Ryan Morisey is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Tanney, Griffith, & Bresler P.A. He is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products to clients. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and tax and accounting services. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary planning process and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside affiliated insurance activities.

Chandru Ramachandran is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently a private wealth advisor at Veridian Capital Partners, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Diversified Business Associates, LLC, a company that supports the operations of his financial planning practice. 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 utilizing qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies, including the use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Lawrence Judge is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2010. 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 focuses on fundamental and qualitative security analysis with a long-term, low-turnover investment approach, managing portfolios across equities, municipal and corporate fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Ethan Holobinko is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Veridian since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Meritus Medical Center and attended Mount Saint Mary's University. 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 that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis across a broad range of strategies.

Stephanie Ramachandran is a financial advisor with Veridian Capital Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining Veridian and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in financial planning and bookkeeping through Diversified Business Associates. 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 that includes asset allocation, fixed income, options, and derivatives, and sponsors a wrap fee program with individualized management for its clients.

Stephen Koda is a financial advisor at Advocate Investing Services with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Univers Tech and DoorDash, and he is the owner and president of Rocket Sports, LLC, a custom apparel printing business. Advocate Investing Services is a four-advisor firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including derivatives and market-linked instruments and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Zachary Payne is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD. He has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2015, including time when it operated as an LPL Financial DBA. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a team of six advisors managing approximately $176 million. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to customize portfolios and provides various engagement models, including a wrap fee program and a dedicated federal-employee planning service.

Robert Behr is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2018 and LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in CFO Advisory and Tax Services, LLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management. The firm manages about $176 million across approximately 300 client relationships and incorporates a range of analysis techniques and engagement models, including a wrap fee program and a specialized federal-employee planning service.

Seth Emers is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served for 21 years at the U.S. Department of State and retired from federal government service in 2024. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment methods and offers retirement-focused education through workshops and webinars.

Katelyn Kantruss is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lighthouse Wealth Management and BNY Mellon. Katelyn took time away from the industry between 2018 and 2020. 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 that includes qualitative, quantitative, and technical analysis, utilizing a broad range of strategies such as asset allocation, options, and margin trading.

Richard Baker is a financial advisor with Milestone Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He concurrently serves clients at Brookstone Capital Management and Legacy Capital Planners, where he provides tax planning services. Mr. Baker is a board member of The Prepare Institute, a nonprofit organization. Milestone Asset Management offers discretionary asset management and modular financial planning primarily to individual clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of tactical and strategic investment approaches, utilizing both firm-developed and third-party model portfolios, overlay management, and access to a variety of sub-advisers and derivative-based investment tools.

Richard Clonch is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with PlanVest Financial, Inc. since 2017 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Clonch provides investment advisory services through PlanVest Financial, an independent registered investment advisory firm. PlanVest Financial serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management. The firm’s approach includes customized portfolios with fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, regular monitoring, and tax-aware rebalancing, and it sponsors a wrap fee program consolidating management and trade execution into a single fee.

Brendan Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2015. 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.

Mary Troxell is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple firms, including Cambridge Investment Research and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS. She also operates Mary Kathleen Troxell, LLC, which provides fixed insurance products such as life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, entrepreneurial business owners, and retirement plan clients through a team-based fiduciary planning process. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, tax and accounting services, business valuation, and insurance product recommendations.

Joseph Gallagher is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Advocate Investing Services since 2005 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Joseph is an author of a book titled "Born Again" and is the creator of a card game called "Here's the Deal." Advocate Investing Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $154 million for individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and employs a range of trading strategies including the use of derivatives such as options and futures.

Austin Catania is a financial advisor at Milestone Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC, Andersen, and MV Financial. Milestone Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $546 million in client assets through a combination of internally managed and third-party model portfolios, employing both tactical and strategic approaches.

Riley Ahlquist is a financial advisor at Advocate Investing Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Advocate Investing Services is a team of four advisors providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with modern portfolio theory and incorporates derivatives and market-linked instruments within separately managed accounts.