William Gaines Jr. is a CFP® practitioner with eight years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Widmann Financial Services, where he has been since 2019 and is a co-owner of the firm. His prior experience includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and GWM, Inc. Widmann Financial Services serves individual and family clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $467 million in client assets through a team of six advisors, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-influenced investment approach that integrates third-party research and allows for tactical trading.

Ryan Herbert is a financial advisor with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group in Hanover, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Peak Brokerage Services LLC and TCM Securities, Inc., and has been with Prostatis Financial Advisors since 2008. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group manages approximately $509 million in client assets through a multi-team of 18 advisors, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services.

Scot Labin is a CFA charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc. since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at Bay Bridge Capital Management, LLC. Westbourne Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, IRAs, trusts, corporate accounts, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $449 million across several hundred accounts and employs a fundamental analysis approach with a focus on low portfolio turnover and multi-year holding periods.

Christina White is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Kilter Group and has previously worked at firms including Beacon Pointe Advisors and VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services. Kilter Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension-plan sponsors. The firm employs a top-down, macro tactical asset-allocation strategy and integrates technology-enabled tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside estate-planning and pension consulting services.

Gavin Walter is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Williams Asset Management, where he has worked for two years in total, including a prior tenure before rejoining the firm. He has one year of experience at Commonwealth Financial Network and four years associated with the University of Maryland College Park in a non-advisory capacity. Williams Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, quantitative, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical analysis along with long-term trading and options strategies to tailor portfolios according to client risk profiles and time horizons.

Reese Corley is a financial advisor at Scarborough Capital Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Independent Financial Group. Corley also serves as a non-commissioned officer and squad leader in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he trains soldiers and operates military vehicles. 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 employs an asset-allocation framework with model portfolios and provides portfolio management, financial planning, educational seminars, and sub-advisory services for retirement plans.

Duncan Mccall is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Williams Asset Management, where he has been since 2022, and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of entities managing real estate investments in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with portfolio strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and time horizons.

Karissa Goessl is a financial advisor with Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Homepoint Financial, Silverton Mortgage, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, quantitative, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical analysis, with portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances and time horizons.

Aaron Cirksena is a financial advisor at MDRN Capital with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner and insurance agent of MDRN Insurance, LLC. MDRN Capital provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a primarily long-term investment approach and utilizes a range of investment vehicles including independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Peter Wyrough is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at DMK Advisor Group, Inc. He has worked with multiple firms including ValueWealth Services, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is developing a financial software tool and is writing a book, in addition to serving as chairman of education and fellowship committees for the Society of Cincinnati of Maryland. DMK Advisor Group provides portfolio management and investment supervisory services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary active management and non-discretionary consultative relationships, using mutual funds and ETFs guided by technical and fundamental analysis.

Robert Carpenter is a financial advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ryan Beck & Co. before joining his current firm in 2012. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors provides fee-only wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm operates a team-based, holistic model combining financial planning, portfolio management, integrated tax services, and business advisory to align investment strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations.

Kimberly Owen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 credential with 17 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She is currently with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a rental property in Fort Myers, Florida. Prostatis Financial Advisors Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation and integrates independent third-party managers, including those utilizing AI and machine-learning models, into client portfolios.

Anthony Clark is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Innovation Capital Management LLC and Houstoun Capital Management, Inc. before joining Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc. in 2025. Anthony is based in Annapolis, MD, and is part of a five-advisor team at Westbourne. Westbourne Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, corporate accounts, pension plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs an equity-oriented, buy-and-hold investment strategy, combining fundamental analysis with technical review, and manages approximately $359 million across 420 accounts.

Nicholas Innerbichler is a financial advisor at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Horter Investment Management and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to his role at Elite Income Advisors, he is involved with Retirement Planning Services, where he provides client service and investment advice relating to advisory accounts and insurance. Elite Income Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates by offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes model portfolios from sub-advisers and third-party providers while providing ongoing portfolio oversight and client education.

James Brennan is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Middleton Gardiner Group, LLC. He is based in Annapolis, MD and holds a Series 63 license. Brennan is part of the advisory team at 1 North Wealth Services, LLC, which includes five professionals. 1 North Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, closely held businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm uses an active, discretionary approach with multiple strategies, emphasizing fundamental analysis, and offers services including quarterly reporting, annual reviews, and specialized planning such as ERISA and 401(k) engagement.

Robert Ready Jr. is a financial advisor at Widmann Financial Services in Bowie, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Widmann Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001. Ready is a co-owner of Widmann Financial Services, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Widmann Financial Services offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment process that incorporates third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s, managing portfolios on a discretionary, long-term basis while also engaging in active trading and use of derivatives.

Jonathon De Feo is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Elite Income Advisors, Inc. and previously held roles at LPL Financial LLC, Compton Financial Group, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through Retirement Planning Services, Inc. Elite Income Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes model portfolios from third-party providers and offers client education and workshops for retirement plan participants.

Brian Mc Kinney is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Williams Asset Management in Columbia, MD. He has been with the firm since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BSM Partners Inc., a private entity related to securities, advisory, and insurance business. Williams Asset Management provides discretionary investment 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 to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances and time horizons.

Alexander Baloga is a financial advisor at ValueWealth Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at 4J Wealth Management, LLC and The Ellerson Group. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the Flaum Eye Institute and Rochester Medical School. ValueWealth Services, LLC manages approximately $319 million for around 420 clients, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management services along with financial planning. The firm employs a multi-factor investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and may utilize strategies such as short-term trading, margin, short sales, and options when appropriate.

Glenn Drake is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Apollon Financial, LLC. He has previously worked at LPL Financial for six years and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for ten years. Outside of his advisory work, he co-manages a company 401(k) plan and holds ownership interests in several related business entities. Apollon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team-based approach that combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and access to private and alternative investments.