Matthew Smiler is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously at Katzabosch from 2012 to 2019. He is based in Columbia, MD. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm focuses on model portfolio strategies overseen by a weekly investment committee, emphasizing diversified allocations and long-term capital growth, while integrating tax considerations into financial planning and portfolio management.

Kimberly Basenback is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Services Advisory, Inc. since 2013. Kimberly is based in Rockville, MD, and works as part of a nine-advisor team at FSA Wealth Partners. 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 process supplemented by fundamental review and offers institutional-style portfolio management and reporting.

Mary Ann Drucker is a financial advisor at FSA Wealth Partners in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Services Advisory, Inc. since 2015. FSA Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management and limited financial planning to individuals, business owners, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a technical analysis-based investment process combined with fundamental review and offers a multi-advisor team managing approximately three-quarters of a billion dollars in assets.

Victor Trebules III is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and has been with Landolt Securities, Inc. since 2013. He is based in Rockville, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Landolt Securities provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages $137.8 million in regulatory assets, focusing on fundamental analysis and a majority allocation in small-cap growth stocks, while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mark Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments 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.

Joseph Caputo is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2012. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations with fee-only wealth management, offering financial planning, portfolio management, integrated tax services, and business services. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors operates a team-based, holistic model that integrates investment strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations, supported by an Investment Committee and specialized services such as retirement planning using Monte Carlo analysis.

Dana Sippel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc for eight years. Glassman Wealth Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored portfolio approach using various investment vehicles and incorporates private investment fund valuations and planning tools to integrate non-managed assets into client advice.

Tyler Cunningham is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. Before joining the firm in 2021, he worked at T. Rowe Price from 2016 to 2021. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors provides fee-only wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a team-based, holistic approach that integrates investment management, tax services, and business advisory to align strategies with clients’ goals and tax situations.

Richard Andrews is a financial advisor with Advocate Investing Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advocate Investing Services since 2016 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2005. Advocate Investing Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $154 million for about 211 clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, and discloses the use of derivatives such as options and futures within separately managed accounts.

Michael Zarrelli is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundry Financial LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Financial Services Advisory, Inc., PNC Financial Services, and other organizations. Foundry Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $232.6 million in discretionary assets across multiple offices, employing diversified, risk-based portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and cash.

Karen Schaeffer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience and has been with Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2004. She is a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit private operating foundation. Schaeffer Financial LLC is a five-adviser team serving individuals and families, including federal employees and foreign nationals with G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and often working with third-party portfolio managers.

Sean Flynn is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Knollwood Investment Advisory for six years and at PNC Bank for seven years. PlanVest Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $126 million for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and portfolio management services, emphasizing customized plans, ongoing supervision, and a variety of fee options tailored to client preferences.

Eric Hilderbrand is a financial advisor with AtCap Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ceros Financial Services, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 13 years at National Securities Corporation. AtCap Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor strategies ranging from long-term holdings to short-term trading and options, offering access to proprietary strategies, sub-advisors, and alternative investments.

Momodou Bojang is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at USAdvisors Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors. Bojang is also the founder and CEO of Axiom Value LLC, an investment, insurance, and retirement planning business. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a small team of advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment methods and offers retirement-focused education through workshops and webinars.

Michael Mattison is a financial advisor with PlanVest Financial, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial. PlanVest Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $126 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and portfolio management, emphasizing customized plans and ongoing supervision tailored to clients' circumstances and risk profiles.

Cornell Abod is the principal of Beacon Investment Advisors LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon Investment Advisors since 2003 and also owns C.P. Abod & Co., LLC, an accounting services firm, and Beacon RPC, LLC, a retirement plan consulting company. Mr. Abod dedicates a significant portion of his time to accounting and retirement plan consulting activities. Beacon Investment Advisors provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on customized asset allocation guided by fundamental analysis and includes a range of securities and strategies tailored to client needs.

Nathan Forristal Garcia is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Westbourne Investments Inc for two years. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages a digital marketing and advertising business, Mavrik Digital. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion, serving individuals, pension plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services, employing a diversified investment approach that includes both long- and short-term strategies.

Michelle Hoesly is a financial advisor at AtCap Partners, LLC with 47 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Ceros Financial Services, Inc. and operating as an independent registered investment adviser through Resource 1, Inc., where she provides discretionary money management and research. She also conducts motivational and industry speaking engagements. AtCap Partners offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, including market-timing strategies, and provides access to third-party asset managers and alternative investments through affiliated entities.

Joseph Manfredi is a financial advisor with Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors since 2015. Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio strategy overseen by an investment committee and integrates financial planning with tax considerations, managing a high client load through standardized, scalable processes.

Michael Lightfield is a financial advisor with Horter Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He is also the managing member of Columbia Tax Advisory Group, LLC, where he performs tax and accounting work, and the owner of Lightfield Wealth Management, providing financial planning and investment advice. Horter Investment Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and insurance-company clients. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach guided by an Investment Committee and provides clients with customized portfolios, alternative investment options, and detailed reporting.