William Leeb is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Council, LLC, where he has worked since 2024, and he previously spent 17 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and 19 years with AIG Great Rate Plus Mortgage. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Gin Mill, LLC, a real estate entity. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation strategies primarily using mutual funds, with a focus on quarterly market commentary and annual portfolio reviews.

Edward Hart is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Tufton Capital Management, LLC for eight years. Marathon Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on growth at a reasonable price, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular portfolio reviews and a fiduciary stance on retirement rollovers.

Callie Brooks is a CFP® professional at &Wealth Partners in Baltimore, MD, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining &Wealth Partners, she worked at Comerica Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., among other roles. &Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios primarily through independent investment managers and exchange-traded funds, applying fundamental analysis with ongoing monitoring and formal reviews.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Global Brokerage Services since 1994 and also provides accounting and tax preparation services for individual and business clients through Johnson & Sweigart. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account offerings. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis and combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios, supported by a six-advisor team and custodial relationships with Hilltop Securities and Envestnet.

Andrew Polcari is a financial advisor at SC&H Wealth in Hunt Valley, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Wave Riding School and Maryland Athletics. SC&H Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.23 billion in assets, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based, planning-driven approach integrating tax and estate considerations, with portfolios primarily constructed from mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Lavina is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone Advisory since 2015, following two years at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. Lavina also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Outcome Driven Strategies. Cornerstone Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a planning-first approach and integrates traditional and alternative investment strategies, managing approximately $2.25 billion in discretionary assets.

Shane Cavanaugh is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SC&H Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is associated with SC&H Group, the parent company of SC&H Financial Advisors, which organizes corporate and community activities for employees. SC&H Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.23 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations with a planning-driven approach that integrates tax and estate considerations into portfolio management.

Linda Hickel is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Marathon since 2019, following a 25-year tenure at Baltimore Capital Management, Inc. Marathon Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on growth at a reasonable price, emphasizing individual security selection and multi-year outlooks.

Richard Tomaschefsky II is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Council, LLC and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Financial Council Asset Management Inc. Tomaschefsky also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Financial Council, LLC is a team of seven advisors providing discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes model asset allocation strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews to align investments with client goals and risk tolerance.

Jason Simmons is a financial advisor at Red Oak Financial Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Prudential Financial Planning Services, and Fisher Investments. Red Oak Financial Group provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment approach focused on diversified portfolios with active tax management and retirement plan advisory services.

Bobby Thomas is a financial advisor at EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Stifel and Choice Financial Partners since 2007. EquityCompass provides model portfolios, discretionary management, and investment commentary primarily to financial intermediaries, sponsor firms, and institutional clients, while also serving individual and trust accounts. The firm combines fundamental analysis with quantitative, rules-based models to construct focused, generally equal-weighted strategies across multiple asset classes.

Talbot Albert is a financial advisor at Chapin Davis in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Chapin Davis since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and trainer of thoroughbred racehorses through T.J. Albert Racing LLC and serves as a volunteer on the investment committee for the Sons of the American Revolution. Chapin Davis provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and manages approximately $539 million in assets for several hundred client relationships through a multi-advisor team.

Rodney Dir is a financial advisor with The Marshall Financial Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TLG Advisors, Southport Capital, M Holdings Securities, Pacific Capital Strategies, and Crestwood Group. He also maintains a part-time involvement with TLG Advisors as an investment adviser representative. The Marshall Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, investment analysis, and planning services. The firm offers fee-based asset management using mutual funds, managed stock and ETF accounts, and held-away asset monitoring, with individualized portfolio design based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Austin Root is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Stansberry Asset Management as Chief Investment Officer since 2021, along with prior experience at Re-Occur Capital Management, Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, and D.F. Dent & Company. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental research, managing separately managed accounts and private credit funds focused on specialized credit and real-estate strategies.

George Boudreau is a financial advisor with Oliver Wealth Management and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior work experience at Graul's Market Ruxton and Baltimore Country Club. Oliver Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Mark Degroat is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with SC&H Wealth in Hunt Valley, MD, with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Capital One Financial Advisors and Chevy Chase Financial Services before joining SC&H Financial Advisors in 2018. Degroat is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of insurance-related products. SC&H Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based, planning-driven approach that integrates tax and estate considerations into asset allocation, with portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs and reviewed annually.

Nathan Mc Duffee is a financial advisor at Oliver Wealth Management in Towson, MD, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Kalos Management, Akers Financial Group, and Sherwin-Williams Company. Oliver Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $297.6 million for about 566 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and Participant Account Management services, constructing customized long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Lydia Durski is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Financial Council, LLC in Towson, MD. Her background includes roles at T Rowe Price and Commonwealth Financial Network. She has also been involved with Harford Gymnastics and Frederick Gymnastics in prior years. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services using model-based asset allocation strategies for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes periodic account reviews and implements client relationships primarily through mutual funds, maintaining discretion over portfolio rebalancing and fund management.

Denton Lane is a financial advisor at The Marshall Financial Group LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors, Merrill Edge, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The Marshall Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, investment analysis, and financial planning services, using individualized portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives, and supplements its offerings with educational seminars and held-away asset monitoring.

Christopher Pesota is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cornerstone Advisory since 2024 and previously spent eight years at T Rowe Price. Cornerstone Advisory offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a planning-first approach combining traditional and alternative investments, including management of proprietary private pooled vehicles.