Mary Hughes is a financial advisor at 1 North Wealth Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Middleton Gardiner Group, LLC since 2005. 1 North Wealth Services advises individual investors, retirement plans, estates, trusts, closely held corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm uses a team-based investment committee approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, implementing portfolios primarily through no- and low-load mutual funds and ETFs, with options for Sustainable/ESG-focused investments.

Roger Desai is a financial advisor with Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including United Planners Financial Services and The Patriot Financial Group, and serves as adjunct faculty at Howard Community College. Desai is also a vice president of a local condominium association, reflecting involvement in community activities. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm builds customized allocations typically implemented through vetted third-party managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Connor Wilson is a financial advisor at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Elite Income Advisors, he worked in various roles including at CVS Pharmacy and York College of Pennsylvania. He is also an independent insurance agent based in Ellicott City. Elite Income Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers while emphasizing participant education and employee communications for retirement plans.

Jeffrey Cardozo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD, where he has worked since 2015, including roles at Independent Financial Group. He serves as a co-trustee on an irrevocable trust for his family at Morgan Stanley. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm utilizes an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios, including third-party models, to construct discretionary accounts and offers portfolio management, financial planning, educational seminars, and sub-advisory services for retirement plans.

Brandon Wolf is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Novotny, Larash, Venters & Wolf LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Consilarus LLC and participates in charitable activities via the Consilarus Foundation Inc. Evermay Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-centric model with tailored service levels and integrates investment management with tax and estate planning through affiliated and third-party resources.

Max Pflugrad is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2021. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Towson University and Calvert Hall High School. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio investment approach overseen by an investment committee and integrates financial planning with tax advisory and business-related services to a large client base through standardized, scalable processes.

Kevin Wrenn is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Ballast in 2020, he worked at Anchor Capital Management LLC from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant high school basketball coach with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and may use third-party money managers, managing portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jonathan Szostek is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018 and has been affiliated with Scarborough Capital Management since 2013. Prior to that, he worked at SII Investments Inc from 2008 to 2017. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm primarily employs an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios to construct discretionary accounts and serves a diverse client base including institutional investors and individual clients.

Bruce Kromminga is a financial advisor at Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc. in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Westbourne Investment Advisors since 2016 and has been associated with Bay Bridge Capital Management since 2007. Westbourne Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $359 million across about 420 accounts. The firm employs an equity-oriented, buy-and-hold strategy with typical equity allocations between 60% and 90%, using fundamental analysis supported by computer screens and technical review.

Matthew Smiler is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously at Katzabosch from 2012 to 2019. He is based in Columbia, MD. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm focuses on model portfolio strategies overseen by a weekly investment committee, emphasizing diversified allocations and long-term capital growth, while integrating tax considerations into financial planning and portfolio management.

Laura Ruiz is a financial advisor at Widmann Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Widmann Financial Services since 2009, including her current tenure starting in 2022, as well as at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Widmann Financial Services offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment approach that integrates third-party analysis and conducts financial education seminars in collaboration with outside professionals.

Joseph Caputo is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2012. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations with fee-only wealth management, offering financial planning, portfolio management, integrated tax services, and business services. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors operates a team-based, holistic model that integrates investment strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations, supported by an Investment Committee and specialized services such as retirement planning using Monte Carlo analysis.

Ian Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018 and has been with Scarborough Capital Management since 2013, previously working at SII Investments, Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is a 20% owner of Ballast Partners LLC, a real estate sales and property management business. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios, including third-party models from BlackRock’s Aladdin® platform and Invesco, to manage discretionary accounts while allowing advisor discretion for client suitability.

Tyler Cunningham is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. Before joining the firm in 2021, he worked at T. Rowe Price from 2016 to 2021. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors provides fee-only wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a team-based, holistic approach that integrates investment management, tax services, and business advisory to align strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations.

James Sprinkel is a financial advisor with Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018 and has been with Scarborough Advisors, LLC dba Scarborough Capital Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% owner of Ballast Partners LLC, a real estate business. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios to construct discretionary accounts and serves a diverse client base, including institutional clients and retirement plans.

Michael Zarrelli is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundry Financial LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Financial Services Advisory, Inc., PNC Financial Services, and other organizations. Foundry Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $232.6 million in discretionary assets across multiple offices, employing diversified, risk-based portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and cash.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Advisory with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Advisory since 2010, previously spending 20 years at Private Fund Advisors, Inc. He is also involved as a principal in Private Fund Advisors. Cornerstone Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a planning-first investment process with a broad investable universe that includes traditional and alternative assets, and manages most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Gavin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments and Morgan Stanley. Cornerstone Advisory serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and a private pooled investment vehicle. The firm employs a planning-first investment process with discretionary portfolio management and offers access to a broad investable universe including traditional and alternative assets.

Kim Anh Pham is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Vestia since 2021 and previously held positions at Covington Alsina and in medical imaging technology. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients and provides consulting to retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach and offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, business consulting, and educational workshops.

Kathryn Putek is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Middleton Gardiner Group, LLC and is part of the 1 North Wealth Services, LLC team based in Annapolis, MD. 1 North Wealth Services advises individual investors, retirement plans, estates, trusts, closely held corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm uses a team-based investment committee approach that emphasizes fundamental analysis, offering discretionary investment management, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and financial planning services.