Frederick Creutzer V is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrity Alliance since 2017 and operates Creutzer Financial Services, where he sells fixed insurance and fixed annuities. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs through various platforms and advisory approaches.

Yang Yang is a Series 66–registered financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC in 2026, Yang worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2022 to 2026, and at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2022. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account offered to employees. The firm uses approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties and relies on algorithmic tools for enrollment and model selection.

John Pauliny is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Janney since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Aberdeen Rotary and previously was involved with the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum’s board. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Ryan Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial, he worked at Oliver Wyman for six years. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Todd Garliss Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 13 years with Corbyn Investment Management. He serves as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Hunt Valley, MD. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Christina Snyder is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 10 years of experience and is currently with CWM, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Jacob William Advisory, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. She is involved in several professional and community organizations, serving as Co-President of Women in Insurance & Financial Services and as a board member of HASA Baltimore. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using model portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools, alongside a focus on fiduciary retirement plan services and comprehensive client reporting.

Leonard Barwick is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2002 and Principal Life since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ronald Tydings is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments LLC since 2008. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment to recommend investment strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

David Flanders is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at 1ST Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp from 2010 to 2018. He is also the sole owner of David A. Flanders, CPA, LLC, a tax preparation firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside access to model portfolios managed by Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.

Stavros Rizakos is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, Connectus Wealth, Horan Capital Management, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Maller Wealth Advisors, and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework, combining active and passive strategies along with private and registered funds.

Jeffrey Rogers is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Forest Hill, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 12 years at M&T Securities and nine years at PNC Investments. He is also a principal of Big Country LLC, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party portfolio management to implement investment strategies primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

John Goles is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bel Air, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Finance Committee for Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore, a nonprofit supporting at-risk youth. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutions, providing brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Lauren Szczybor is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Colony Group, LLC, T Rowe Price, Merrill, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that emphasizes tax- and fee-sensitivity within an enhanced open architecture framework, combining active and passive strategies alongside private funds and ETFs.

Vernon Cunningham is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Bryan Tiger is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2024. He holds the Series 66 designation. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The program uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, primarily investing in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Joshua Scheinker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, based in Hunt Valley, MD, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Scheinker serves as a board member of the Cal Ripken Senior Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth development, and sits on the advisory board of Crainius, a med tech startup working toward FDA approval. Janney Montgomery Scott is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Ronald Fisher Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and LPL Financial since 2011, and has operated Fisher Financial Services since 1990. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of non-variable insurance products and basic income tax preparation through his own business. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a variety of investment strategies and coordinating services through multiple custodians.

Joseph Conroy is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Synergy Financial Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. He is also the author of the book *Decades & Decisions*. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Daniel Verbic is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Janney in 2026, he spent 20 years at Stifel. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients—offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Jordan Higgins is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Janney in 2024, Higgins worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity from 2014 to 2024. He serves as a notary public and is a board member of the Erin Levitas Foundation in Baltimore. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.