Austin Catania is a financial advisor at Milestone Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC, Andersen, and MV Financial. Milestone Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $546 million in client assets through a combination of internally managed and third-party model portfolios, employing both tactical and strategic approaches.

John Kelly is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2009. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified, model portfolio strategies overseen by a weekly investment committee and integrates tax considerations closely with investment management, while managing a high client load through scalable, standardized processes.

Samantha Nash is a financial advisor with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, she worked at Prostatis Financial Group, SFG Wealth Management, Life Plan Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, she has experience working in the hospitality industry at Old Stein Inn and Buddy's Crab & Ribs. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and non-profit organizations with fee-only wealth management. The firm employs a team-based, holistic approach integrating financial planning, portfolio management, tax, and business advisory services to align investment strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations.

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.

Peter Pavlov is a financial advisor with Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Select Investment Solutions, PMP Advisors, Silk Invest LTD, and OFI Asset Management. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm creates customized allocations implemented through vetted third-party managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing over $1 billion on a non-discretionary basis as of the end of 2024.

Daniel Di Peso is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Capital Portfolio Management Inc. and has experience outside the financial industry at Stanley Black and Decker. Di Peso is also involved in insurance sales and service through Retirement Planning Services, Inc. Elite Income Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and other entities by offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses model portfolios from sub-advisers and other providers and provides client education and workshops as part of its retirement plan services.

Wayne Ferbert is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Reyes Financial Architecture Inc., a team firm based in Columbia, MD, and has prior experience at ZEGA Financial, LLC, and Alpha Dna Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Ferbert co-founded and serves as co-managing director of a software and education business that supports online brokerages. Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. provides discretionary asset management, personalized financial planning, and consulting primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term investment approach, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates complimentary financial planning as part of its asset management services.

George Watson III is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Williams Asset Management since 2017 and previously spent four years at Academy Financial, Inc. He serves as the treasurer of the Stansfield Estates Homeowners Association. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, incorporating long-term trading and options strategies within a structured review process.

Townsend Hornor Jr. is a financial advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with the firm since 2015. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs model portfolio strategies overseen by a weekly investment committee and integrates tax considerations into both portfolio management and financial planning, supporting a high client load through standardized, scalable processes.

Erin Rogers is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and currently an advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Lion Street Financial, Curi Capital, and Fidelity in both advisory and brokerage capacities. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, with integration of private market allocations and AI-supported portfolio monitoring.

Michael Shires is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at CW Advisors, LLC and has previously held roles at Congress Wealth Management LLC, Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc., and Private Advisor Group, LLC. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides services including investment management, comprehensive wealth planning, and family office solutions.

Freddie Watson is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Watson serves as president of Watson Family Farms LLC. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Nino Sujashvili is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with a Series 65 designation and approximately six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BDO Wealth Management and Biegel and Waller LLC. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

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.

Stephen Tan is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is principal and managing shareholder of Tan & Associates Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and overall strategy. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing a range of programs and third-party asset managers.

Adam Brubaker is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Allstate Insurance Company, and Drown Financial Services, where he currently serves as Director of Financial Planning. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including core-satellite, momentum, ESG, and faith-based approaches, and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Amy Lazas is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Columbia, MD, and has one year of experience in the financial industry. She is also the owner and attorney at Providence Law Group, LLC, where she focuses on estate planning. Lazas is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside a variety of asset-allocation frameworks.

William Friedrich is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accelerate Retirement and has previously worked at NFP Retirement, Inc. and BlackRock. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and recommends certain insurance products on a commission basis. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and comprehensive retirement plan consulting and education. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach, customizing portfolios with a range of investment vehicles while adjusting for client objectives and market conditions.

Caitlin Douglas is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Dynasty Wealth Management, Dynasty Securities, Triad Advisors, Planning Solutions Group, and Keeney Financial Group. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and business entities through model portfolio strategies that include tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and incorporates insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Steven Lim is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Lim Financial Group. He holds the roles of Vice President and Director of Planning at Lim Financial Group and has been involved with Interstate Health Underwriters since 2015. Outside of finance, Lim is a 50% owner, administrator, and senior instructor at a traditional martial arts school, where he teaches classes and manages events. Founders Financial Securities LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets through a network of 118 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and personalized investment approaches, including discretionary portfolio management and specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting.