Melanie Hagan is a financial advisor at Berman McAleer with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of the Cool Kids Campaign and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Maryvale Preparatory School. Berman McAleer provides holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.82 billion on a discretionary basis. The firm’s investment process integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis and structures client portfolios into long-term equity, short-term fixed income, and intermediate alternatives segments.

Brett Holmes is a financial advisor at Berman McAleer with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Berman McAleer in 2025, he spent nine years at Kestra Advisory and thirteen years at Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Holmes serves as president of the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association, where he leads meetings and helps coordinate fundraising efforts for scholarships and school campaigns. Berman McAleer provides holistic financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach includes a discovery-based planning process and an Investment Committee that structures portfolios across long-term equity, short-term fixed income, and intermediate alternative segments.

Ricky Rubin is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tufton Capital Management from 2016 to 2025 and has been with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2025. Tufton Capital Management is a fee-only, discretionary investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach focused on large U.S. companies and constructs portfolios across money market instruments, fixed income, and equities with low turnover.

Jeffery Akers is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022 and spent 16 years at Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Akers Financial Educational Foundation, hosts a weekly radio show called Winning in Retirement, and holds a leadership position as an elder at Crossroads Community Church. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning, supported by an internal portfolio team that delivers investment models and trade execution across various asset classes.

Charles Wetzel is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Midatlantic Retirement Planning Specialists, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Wetzel also maintains Wetzel & Associates, LLC, through which he provides consulting, insurance, and tax/accounting services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed account platforms and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Peter Mcgratty is a CFA® charterholder with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Pinnacle Advisor Solutions, Congress Wealth Advisor Solutions, and Precursor Asset Management before joining Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Leo Kelly is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verdence since 2017 and concurrently at Independent Access Partners since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and shareholder of Devils River Holdings LLC, a holding company for a whiskey distillery. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Brian Grumbach is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2017. He is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Ayaz Hasan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams such as family office services and a Sports & Entertainment practice. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for investment decisions, utilizing a range of strategies and investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Carol Hopkins is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank NA for 21 years before retiring in 2020. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams. The firm’s investment process uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles and provides OCIO sub-advisory and consulting services to other registered advisers.

Alexander Monk is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving with Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022. He previously worked at Kalos Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Monk co-hosts two weekly radio shows focused on financial planning and retirement, and he is managing partner of a veteran-owned consulting company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning.

Justin Allen is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co for seven years, as well as at LPL Financial LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including family office, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jordan Weinberg is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006 and is also involved with Evergreen Structure Settlement and the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Baltimore, where he serves as a board member. Additionally, Weinberg acts as a trustee for the Parents Life Insurance Trust. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and sub-advisory relationships to deliver customized investment solutions.

Nicholas Molite is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, TIAA, Cetera, and M&T Securities. Molite is also involved in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment services through Akers Financial Group. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis tailored to client risk profiles.

Brian Akers is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Akers Financial Group, Inc. and Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for North Harford Baptist Church, sits on the board of the Harford Christian Educational Foundation, and hosts a weekly call-in radio show called Winning in Retirement. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party managers, and in-house portfolio management. The firm supports customized investment planning and discretionary account management through its integrated platform and internal portfolio team.

Abraham Miller is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Heritage Financial Consultants and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of investment vehicles while also offering specialized advisory services such as family office support and sports and entertainment advisory.

Martin Eader II is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at StepStone Group, RBC Wealth Management, Campbell and Company, Montgomery County Public Schools, Signet Jewelers, and Gap. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts and estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams that provide family office services, sports and entertainment advisory, OCIO and sub-advisory solutions, as well as consulting engagements.

Beth Estabrook is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Founders Financial Securities since 2009 and operates Estabrook and Company, a registered DBA since 2008. Outside of her advisory roles, she owns Joyful EIS, LLC, which provides property and casualty insurance services. Founders Financial Securities serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory platforms including managed portfolios, third-party manager access, financial planning, and specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting.

Joseph Franco is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kalos Capital and Akers Financial Group, where he is involved in the sale of fixed life insurance products, annuities, and health-related insurance. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through various managed account programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team that offers models, strategies, and trade execution across multiple asset classes, while also acting as an ERISA fiduciary for retirement plan consulting.

Donald Oates is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Castle Realty since 1999 and Lombard Securities Incorporated since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Oates is a FINRA arbitrator and provides seasonal tax preparation services. Lombard Advisers offers personalized investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management programs and utilizes fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary accounts where clients retain final trading authority.