Janine Sam is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Empower Advisory Group. Her prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc. and teaching appointments at Shepherd University and Massey University. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through both standalone plans and managed account solutions.

Brian Ferguson is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016 and ProEquities, Inc. since 2015, alongside his ongoing role at Bankers Life since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Ferguson serves as a Unit Supervisor and insurance agent, focusing on the sale and training related to non-variable insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process.

Stephen Wengryniuk is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithmic assessments and delegated portfolio management for its clients.

Bruce Johnson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Frederick, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Since 2010, he has worked with PNC Investments Inc. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk profiling and executes investments via approved models managed by PNC or third-party strategists, primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Andrew Mercer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2016 and previously at LPL Financial LLC and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is a Maryland state notary and owns an LLC named 1772 Productions. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients. The firm operates on an IAR-driven model emphasizing customized portfolio management and employs an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and overlay strategies.

Michael Russ is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Frederick, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ErgoMotion and a lengthy tenure of 24 years at Serta Simmons Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm focuses largely on non-discretionary asset management and offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

John Saunders II is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, LPL Financial, and Cornerstone Wealth. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a homeowners association and is involved in life insurance sales and farmland rental operations. He is also affiliated with CWM, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a platform of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven investment process and incorporating various tailored portfolio solutions.

James Mc Neill is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for men's and boys' lacrosse games through the Western Maryland Lacrosse Officials Association. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, utilizing proprietary mutual funds and ETFs in model portfolios guided by an online planning tool and supported by financial advisors.

Robert Brill is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at PNC Wealth Management since 2011. He holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Frederick, MD. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and employs mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio management.

Gregory Andra is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2010 and has managed his own practice, Andra Wealth Management, since 2016. His outside business activities include fixed insurance sales from his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and their individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Alfred Norton III is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 16 years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and 17 years with MassMutual Life Insurance. Outside of investment advising, he is the managing partner of Norton Consulting III, specializing in Medicare sales and consulting. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, and employs a range of program structures combining in-house and third-party manager strategies with technology-driven tools.

Nathanael Hanft is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience with firms including Serafini Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Hanft is also involved with an insurance agency, Opal Medigap. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services (WEAS) provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment process blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Alexis Bush is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Carson Wealth, Alexis held roles at Bowers Advisory Group and MVB Bank, and was a full-time student for nine years. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios and providing tailored solutions such as Orion Custom Indexing and access to alternative investments.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and M&T Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account available to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm’s approach emphasizes algorithm-driven model selection and portfolio implementation via mutual funds and ETFs, with third-party delegation of execution and proxy voting.

Scott Ford is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks, LPL Financial, and Cornerstone Wealth Management Group. Ford is involved in a variety of outside activities including authoring financial education materials, chairing the Four World International Institute, and volunteering with Eastern Panhandle Search & Rescue. CWM, LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser with more than 650 advisors and oversees approximately $50.6 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios and tailored investment solutions through partnerships and integrated custodial platforms.

Sevda Yakhuzova is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with Carson Wealth, bringing several years of experience in financial services and banking. She has held positions at Carson Wealth since 2023 and previously worked at Middletown Valley Bank and United Bank. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios developed by an Investment Committee and providing tailored investment solutions through partner platforms and third-party sub-advisors.

Forrest Miles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hagerstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Truist Investment Services, and Davenport & Company LLC. Outside of his investment advisory work, he is involved with Miles Financial Solutions LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, supported by various advisory platforms and operational tools.

Evan Vink is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sterling Financial Management, the Department of Defense, and Red Bull. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through a large network of advisors.

Jason Bowers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a financial planner at Convergent Financial Partners and an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Richard Streett V is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2023. He specializes in retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income, working with individuals and families to address their key financial priorities. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Portfolio Management from Coastal Carolina University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to provide personalized and informed financial guidance. Originally from Frederick, Maryland, Richard is involved in his local community. In his free time, he coaches baseball at his former high school and participates in activities such as running local races including 5Ks, 10Ks, and half-marathons.