Matthew Moore is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at KPMG LLP and Stepstone Group, as well as academic positions at Loyola University Maryland. 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-faceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as family office support, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions.

Edward Hurlock Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience. He has served at Sowell Management since 2022 and previously worked for Nesher Wealth, United Income, Inc., and Calvert Investment Counsel, where he spent 30 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary's Roland View Towers, Inc., a low-income senior housing organization. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers a range of investment solutions, including model portfolios developed with Goldman Sachs and sub-advisory relationships with firms like Affinity and Rayliant.

Theodore Zamerski Jr. is a financial advisor with Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has worked with La Salle St. Securities, Inc. for 28 years. In addition to his advisory role, Zamerski operates a sole proprietorship providing tax and accounting services as a Certified Public Accountant. Lasalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Jonathan Saklad is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and holds the Series 65 designation. He has been with Verdence since 2024 and has prior experience working in academic and hospitality settings. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approach across various portfolio vehicles and offers specialized services including family office support and sports and entertainment advisory.

Andrew Griglock is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for nearly three decades with Harford County Public Schools. Outside of finance, he is a freelance musician who performs regularly in clubs and venues across Maryland and nearby states. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans delivered through various portfolio management programs, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Gregory Hart is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Founders Financial Securities since 2006, following a 23-year tenure at Janbar, L.L.C. Hart is also involved with DHT Financial Group, an investment advisory business. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth solutions.

Ronald Hammons is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hammons provides business consulting services focused on ownership guidance, efficiency improvement, and exit planning for business owners. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing various advisory platforms and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advised strategies.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verdence since 2017 and previously held positions at Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Moore is a partner in an investment partnership, Hunt Valley Partners, which he is involved with 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, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Jason Edelson is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Verdence since 2017, following prior roles at Hightower Advisors and HighTower Securities, LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients—including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations—providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions across multiple asset types and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Luis Padilla is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Founders Financial Securities since 2009. Padilla also operates Maryland Wealth Management, LLC, which offers insurance brokerage services. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods across multiple advisory platforms.

Samuel Huff is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Arkadios Capital and Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union, Towson University, Harford Community College, and operating a lawncare business. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, access to third-party managers, and financial planning. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and supports discretionary account management with an internal portfolio team.

Walter Zurowski is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at Shore United Bank, LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Services, and Northwest Advisors. Zurowski is also the business owner of Clarkscapes, LLC in Phoenix, MD. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and managed account programs. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and provides specialized advisory services including actuarial analysis, benefits and insurance consulting, and investment banking support.

Lucas Belanger is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Verdence since 2017. Prior to joining Verdence, he worked at American University from 2013 to 2017. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. 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 services for other registered advisers.

Stephen Thacker is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Verdence since 2017 and previously worked at Hightower Advisors from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 variety of investment strategies based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Noah Akers is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and serves as a managing partner of Daniel Alan LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various account types and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Kelly Wright is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Congress Wealth Management LLC and Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. He serves on the board of directors for the Financial Planning Association of Maryland. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and trusts, and offers specialized services such as family office support and sports and entertainment advisory. The firm uses a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment process and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory solutions.

Leo Kelly IV is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for three years and has academic experience at Wake Forest University and Benson University Center. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors of varying net worth, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams with expertise in family office services, sports and entertainment advisory, OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, and consulting engagements.

Colin Rafferty is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Robert Half International. Outside of finance, he works as an Uber Eats driver. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles and offers specialized services including family office support, sports and entertainment advisory, OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, and consulting.

Thomas Clark Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Lockton Companies in various capacities from 2006 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on software through a separate business, Benetic. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Christopher Ozazewski is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Janney in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Washington, DC, dedicating time to resolving investment-related cases. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.