Alexander Metzner is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of Liberty One Investment Management, LLC. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and operates as an enterprise-scale adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets.

Lydia Hardy is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citibank N.A. since 2006. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing capabilities, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Stephen Waldych is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Frederick, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2003 and Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs implemented through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supplemented by AI-enabled research tools and supervisory oversight.

Alicija Dearth is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, having previously held roles at Cardone Wealth Advisors, Domain Money Advisors, Fidelity Investments, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that range from typical institutional investors to sovereign wealth funds.

Kathleen Hinman is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 10 years before joining Kestra in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a real estate agent, providing administrative support for a real estate business. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and third-party managed solutions.

Emily Kestler is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Inc. Outside of advising, she owns a rental property that is occupied by family members. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base such as individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, with portfolios managed through various advisory programs and custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

David Roper is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Germantown, MD, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016, additionally maintaining a role at Roper & Roper, P.C., where he serves as President in the tax and accounting field. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as a tax matters partner in a real estate business and holds a leadership position in a recycling company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, through a range of proprietary and third-party managed solutions.

Daniel Avnaim is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Investment Services and involvement with the Associated Students at San Diego State University. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Melissa Holt is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2026, she worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 17 years. She also serves as a trustee and successor in various trust and estate roles. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Christopher Hofmeister is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Bank and Bank of America, as well as two years at Attaboy Brewery. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of solutions including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program, integrating third-party platforms and employing AI-enabled research tools.

Daniel Craig is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Before joining T. Rowe Price in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2017 to 2018 and has also held roles at Towson University and Ridge Engineering. Outside of finance, he is a partial owner of Tell Tale Coffee Company, a coffee sales business in Westminster, MD. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, combining goals-based planning with tax-aware management and online tools.

Tamara Trocha is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015, having previously worked at affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a township auditor for Hamiltonban Township. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios.

Katy Chase is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at Lighthouse Financial Advisors and LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, guided by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Charles Smith is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Boy Scouts of America Troop 68. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by a dedicated Equity Research team and integrates services across affiliated entities.

Michael Tedeschi is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services, Cetera, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Visionairy Art, an AI art and t-shirt business. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a variety of portfolio approaches and custodial platforms.

Michael Wali is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and more than 40 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First Allied Securities, Inc. and Lighthouse Wealth Management prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in 2021. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and managed account referrals for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Vijay Dev is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya Financial Advisors, he worked at Jacob William Advisory, CWM, LLC, and T. Rowe Price. Outside of finance, he coaches parkour, freerunning, gymnastics, and related activities at Bolt Parkour and Freerunning Academy. Voya Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services. The firm uses a combination of in-house and external strategists alongside technology-driven tools to offer both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

John Stakem Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities affiliated with Bankers Life since 2013, primarily focusing on advisory services since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent for Bankers Life & Casualty Company, where he is appointed to sell Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management in alignment with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christian Edwards Saliu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance broker providing sales and service for various insurance and annuity products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

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.