Adam Platt is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kendall Capital Management. He previously worked at Bogart Wealth LLC for three years and spent eleven years at Value Line Publishing. Kendall Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $744 million across about 352 client relationships. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis within an asset-allocation framework and implements both long- and short-term strategies aligned with clients’ objectives.

Ronald Rough is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is part of a nine-advisor team at FSA Wealth Partners in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2006. FSA Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management and limited financial planning to individuals, business owners, foundations, trusts, IRAs, and other retirement plans. The firm employs a technical analysis-driven investment approach supplemented by fundamental review and uses a structured process for client onboarding and communication.

James Joseph is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Financial Services Advisory, Inc. since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rockville, MD. James is part of FSA Wealth Partners, a multi-advisor team managing approximately three-quarters of a billion dollars in assets. The firm provides discretionary asset management and limited financial planning to individuals, business owners, foundations, and retirement plans, employing a technical and fundamental investment approach centered on risk management strategies.

Zemin Zhu is a financial advisor at Kendall Capital Management in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2016. Kendall Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $744 million across about 352 client relationships through an eight-person advisory team. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis within an asset-allocation framework and uses both long- and short-term strategies, including short sales and option strategies, tailored to clients' objectives.

Robert Noyes is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Lafayette Investments, Inc. since 2005. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Tarun Mehta is a financial advisor at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at EagleStone Wealth Advisors, Inc. for a total of 14 years. Mehta also serves as President and Chief Compliance Officer of EagleStone Tax & Wealth Advisors, which provides investment management and tax services. Onyx Bridge Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes third-party research and a range of investment vehicles to build portfolio models, conducting ongoing reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Clark Kendall is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2005, where he is part of a six-person advisory team. Kendall Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trading, option writing, and short sales, and integrates financial planning into its asset-based advisory services.

Carol Petrov is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2014, where she is part of a six-person advisory team. Kendall Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis across a range of strategies, including option writing and short sales.

Peter Gerlach Mack is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC in Rockville, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 20 years of experience, including a long tenure at State Department FCU. He is also a licensed insurance agent independent of his advisory role. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies. The firm also offers retirement education through workshops and webinars.

Angel Martinez is a financial advisor at Veridian Capital Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously held roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, as well as positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Wells Fargo affiliates. Outside of advising, Martinez operates an eBay resale business and helps homeowners recover funds through a nonprofit organization addressing tax sale and foreclosure losses. Veridian Capital Partners is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach utilizing a broad range of strategies, including derivatives and options, and manages approximately $471 million in regulatory assets across about 762 client relationships.

Matthew Gilchrist is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 17 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has prior experience at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Since 2015, Mr. Gilchrist has been an officer and treasurer on the board of Cura Personalis Project, a nonprofit serving adults with disabilities. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies along with tax preparation and retirement plan advisory services.

Joshua Edwards is a financial advisor at Intrua Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Beast Baseball LLC for four years. Intrua Financial provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical and cyclical analysis to create customized asset allocations and investment policy statements, managing approximately $1.76 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Vijai Rangarajan is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and currently in his first year at the firm. He has prior experience at Northstar Group, Inc. and Akvarr, Inc., spanning over 18 years combined. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including in-house model portfolios and alternative investments, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Brian Krawiec is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Wike Financial, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. He also provides financial planning and advisory services as an independent contractor for Potomac Financial Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Pamela Flick is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a backup signer for the Memorial United Methodist Church’s bank account on an emergency basis. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors and over 14,000 clients. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs through a long-term, diversified investment approach.

Selena Kemp is a financial advisor at Procyon with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to her advisory role, she is the CEO of SK Consulting Solutions, where she oversees financial system reviews and process improvements. Procyon serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes customized, fundamentally driven portfolios and operates with a significant non-discretionary asset base across multiple offices and affiliated businesses.

Elise Weinstein is a CFP® professional at AlphaCore Capital LLC with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC for 13 years and SPC Financial, INC. for 15 years. Elise is based in Rockville, MD. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies to pursue multi-asset diversification and resilience.

Linda Stapf is a financial advisor with LexAurum Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has operated her tax and accounting practice, Linda L. Stapf CPA, PA, since 1989 and has prior experience at Immediate Mortgage Inc. and other advisory firms. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor team approach, emphasizing diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services across approximately $1.27 billion in assets under management.

John Dallavalle is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC. He has held roles at Frederick Financial Planners, Inc. and operated Dallavalle Financial prior to his current position. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer and officer for the National Christian Choir, a nonprofit organization, and chairs the investment committee for the Frederick Rescue Mission. Founders Financial Securities LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, third-party asset manager access, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and subscription-based delivery methods.

Justin Yoo is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in Urbana, MD. He holds a Series 65 credential and has professional experience at Bravium Consulting and Element Materials Technology. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.