Heather Anthony is a CFP® with CovingtonAlsina in Annapolis, MD, bringing experience from roles at The Colony Group LLC and Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management. She joined CovingtonAlsina in 2025 and has been with the firm since then. CovingtonAlsina provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm customizes Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage client portfolios.

Matthew O’Keefe is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TFG Private Wealth Management, participating on the investment committee and managing separately managed accounts. Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and project-based financial planning on a fee-only basis. The firm employs a mix of passive and active strategies informed by multiple analyses and modern portfolio theory, utilizing outside managers and specialized sub-advisors to implement unique strategies such as box-spread options.

Thaddeus Toal Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at RCS Financial Planning, LLC since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Rockwood Wealth Management, LLC. RCS Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, following an evidence-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Todd Paradise is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at WPG Financial Group, LLC in Baltimore, MD. His prior experience includes roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. WPG Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across various asset classes and serves as general partner for affiliated private investment vehicles.

Brendon Worst is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Cedar Spring Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked at Northrop Grumman and Freshly, Inc., and holds a Series 65 license. He is also involved with Halcyon Financial as an insurance agent. Cedar Spring Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $169 million in assets and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Patrick Bollinger is a financial advisor with Wealth Planning Group, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at WPG Financial Group since 2018 and formerly held roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Cambridge Investment Research. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with Rouge Fine Catering and Towson University. Wealth Planning Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and private fund investments, supported by artificial intelligence tools under a formal AI policy.

John Bacci is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Foundation Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1997, where he also serves as President and Owner. Outside of his advisory role, Bacci has taught a finance-related course at Anne Arundel Community College. Foundation Financial Advisors, Inc. provides fee-for-service financial planning and consulting to individual clients, covering areas such as investment analysis, tax planning, risk management, and estate planning. The firm focuses on tailored written financial plans without discretionary asset management and offers implementation through Commonwealth Financial Network.

Alexander Campbell IV is a financial advisor at A.G. Campbell Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Stepstone Group LP for three years and spent six years in education before entering the financial sector. A.G. Campbell Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $403.9 million across a client base of 61, focusing on diversified portfolios and ongoing monitoring with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Frederick Cassilly is a financial advisor at Cassilly Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated companies. Cassilly Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party money managers, applying fundamental, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Micah Patashnik is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Macroview Investment Management LLC. He has worked at Absolute Investment Management since 2012. Macroview Investment Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, non-profits, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic investment approach and manages portfolios with diversified strategies that may include third-party managers.

Donald Mattran Jr. is a financial advisor with Foundry Wealth Advisors, LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Foundry Wealth Advisors and its predecessor entity since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Matador Holdings, LLC, which provides advertising services for Foundry Wealth Advisors at PCA driving events. Foundry Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios tailored to client risk profiles and specific needs, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis through a four-advisor team.

H. Joseph Parnes is the president of Technomart RGA Inc. and has 4 years of industry experience as a financial advisor. He has been associated with Stern Investment Advisors, LLC since 2006. Technomart RGA Inc. is a longstanding firm based in Baltimore, MD.

Richard Gaige is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as managing partner and Co-CEO at GLR Partners. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and Merrill. GLR Partners provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as entities such as family offices and private foundations. The firm uses fundamental research to build long-term portfolios and may incorporate a range of investment instruments tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Magdar is a Series 65-licensed advisor at White Oak Wealth Management in Columbia, MD, with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in banking and the hospitality sector, as well as being a full-time student. White Oak Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $124.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses to create tailored investment plans and utilizes discretionary management with diverse investment vehicles, including the use of leverage and derivatives where appropriate.

Gary Williams is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a founding member of Williams Asset Management and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise. Williams is the author of the book "Art of Retirement" and holds several nonprofit board roles, including chairing the investment committee at the Y of Central Maryland and serving on the Mount St. Joseph High School Investment Committee. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and quantitative analysis, long-term trading, and options, with portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and time horizon.

Alec Sunners is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at The Financial Consulate since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Saucon Valley Country Club from 2016 to 2019 and was a student until 2021. The Financial Consulate provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a "Risk Opportunity Investing" approach that combines tactical asset allocation with fundamental, macroeconomic, and technical analysis, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside its advisory offerings.

Allison Brown is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC. She has been with BrightPath since 2012 and also operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance sales and services. Additionally, she is a managing member of BrightPath Retirement Solutions LLC, focusing on tax planning. BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm develops customized investment policy statements, employs fundamental analysis, and manages accounts with regular monitoring and periodic reviews.

Joseph Colman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at JP Morgan for two years and spent four years at Kenyon College. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for two non-investment related family trusts, overseeing maintenance, accounting, and tenant management. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach with individualized policy statements and offers both project-based and comprehensive planning on fixed-fee or retainer arrangements.

Annika Mitchell is a Series 65 licensed advisor at 1 North Wealth Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she held various roles across several sectors including hospitality and education. 1 North Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, team-based approach using fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies, including an ESG option for interested clients.

James Rossman is a financial advisor at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Variphasе Financial Partners, LLC for 26 years before joining Buttonwood Financial Advisors in 2023. Buttonwood Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and follows a disciplined investment process that includes fundamental analysis, mutual fund and ETF evaluation, and strategic asset allocation.