Riley Ahlquist is a financial advisor at Advocate Investing Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Advocate Investing Services is a team of four advisors offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and advisory consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of strategies, including the use of derivatives and market-linked instruments within separately managed accounts, tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

John Funderburk is a financial advisor with WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Advocate Investing Services, and H. Beck, Inc., as well as ownership of John Funderburk, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a field manager for a congressional campaign in Maryland. WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. is a state-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $28.2 million for about 130 clients through a six-advisor team, employing a Structured Investing philosophy that emphasizes diversified, customized portfolios with a long-term perspective.

Brian Runkles is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Veridian Capital Partners and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Brian L Runkles, Inc., a pass-through entity supporting his financial practice. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through its wrap fee program and utilizes a broad range of investment strategies, including alternatives and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Robert Noyes is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lafayette Investments, Inc. since 2005. 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.

Peter Gerlach Mack is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC in Rockville, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 20 years of experience, including a long tenure at State Department FCU. He is also a licensed insurance agent independent of his advisory role. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies. The firm also offers retirement education through workshops and webinars.

Angel Martinez is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Veridian in 2024, he worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Angel operates a business helping homeowners recover funds lost in tax sales and foreclosures, and he also resells items purchased at yard sales. Veridian Capital Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through a wrap fee program and employs diverse asset allocation strategies supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Ryan Buck is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Investment Professionals, Ohio National Financial Services, and Freedom Broker Services. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Covert Resort Association and consults on charitable gifts for non-profit entities related to special needs education. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services and maintains a dual-registration model involving broker-dealer activities.

Pamela Flick is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. She volunteers as a backup signer on the bank account for Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville, MD, assisting in an emergency capacity. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs, utilizing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed through centrally overseen model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Linda Stapf is a financial advisor with LexAurum Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has operated her tax and accounting practice, Linda L. Stapf CPA, PA, since 1989 and has prior experience at Immediate Mortgage Inc. and other advisory firms. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor team approach, emphasizing diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services across approximately $1.27 billion in assets under management.

John Dallavalle is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC. He has held roles at Frederick Financial Planners, Inc. and operated Dallavalle Financial prior to his current position. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer and officer for the National Christian Choir, a nonprofit organization, and chairs the investment committee for the Frederick Rescue Mission. Founders Financial Securities LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, third-party asset manager access, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and subscription-based delivery methods.

Justin Yoo is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in Urbana, MD. He holds a Series 65 credential and has professional experience at Bravium Consulting and Element Materials Technology. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Raymond Cooley is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2026, he worked at Wealthplans, LLC for five years and spent over 27 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Cooley & Associates, P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm, and serves on the boards of multiple local organizations in Frederick, MD. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and operates with a range of affiliated entities, including a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting business.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Arkadios since 2019. Outside of advising, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp, reviewing monthly meeting notes, and acts as an appointed agent for RAK Group Inc., focusing on fixed annuity and life insurance products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through a variety of managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses to address client risk profiles and preferences.

Caitlin Douglas is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Dynasty Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, and LPL Financial. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation through various managed portfolios and offers technology-enabled services alongside a range of investment options.

Jay Schiff is a financial advisor at Savvy with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has held Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Savvy in 2026, he spent 20 years with Oppenheimer. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a primarily index-based, long-term approach combined with active equity and tax-aware direct indexing strategies, integrating third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax and estate-planning support.

Donald Andrus Jr. is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Navy Federal Investment Services since 2015 and Navy Federal Financial Group since 2009, as well as a prior position at Ameriprise. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a managed advisory approach primarily using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and provides a range of investment solutions including automated ETF portfolios and unified managed accounts.

Francis Hebert is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at Riversource Wealth Management and Summit Financial Services. He is also involved in providing fixed life insurance and annuity solutions through Summit Financial Services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing strategy, offering a range of investment management and sub-advisory services through a large network of affiliated offices.

Herbert Wolf III is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Wolf Realty Associates, where he manages commercial real estate. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through its dual role as a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser. The firm delivers investment advice primarily via adviser-managed programs and separately managed accounts, supported by a clearing relationship with Raymond James.

Mark Huber Jr. is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-certified financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bolder, LLC and has ongoing roles with DFPG Investments, Inc. and Financial Foundations, Inc. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis and often utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms to implement client strategies.

Christopher Oxenham is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2011 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Securities America, Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, incorporates tactical adjustments and selective hedging, and tailors allocations based on clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.