Carol Ashmen is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes long tenures at Atlantic Financial Services, Inc., Atlantic Securities Associates, Inc., and Atlantic Securities, Inc. She is also registered as an insurance agent and registered representative with M.S. Howells & Co, where she implements insurance recommendations. Wealthcare Capital Partners LLC provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment process is goals-based and incorporates a patented, web-based planning platform alongside evidence-based manager selection and behavioral-economics tools to align strategies with client preferences.

Chahat Kumari is a financial advisor at Black Diamond Financial, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Black Diamond Financial, Kumari held various roles at Loyola University Maryland and other organizations. Black Diamond Financial, LLC advises individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and low-cost, tax-efficient, index-based strategies, supplemented by institutional-quality private investments when appropriate.

Brigitte Strobl is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Black Diamond Financial, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Palmetto, Mollo, Molinaro & Passerello, LLP. Black Diamond Financial, LLC advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and low-cost, tax-efficient, index-based strategies, supplemented when appropriate by institutional-quality private investments.

Dorie Fain is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at &Wealth Partners since 2009. The firm operates as a three-advisor team based in Baltimore, MD. &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, employing fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term strategies.

Andrew Knachel is a financial advisor at Oliver Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at GE Aerospace and Seventy2 Capital. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Washington District Football Officials Association. Oliver Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $297.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and a Participant Account Management service that actively manages held-away retirement and HSA accounts using a third-party platform, employing a customized investment approach with a range of securities and quarterly portfolio monitoring.

David Feeley is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Red Oak Financial Group and LPL Financial LLC, roles he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at DJF, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. Feeley provides administrative support to Red Oak Financial Group. Red Oak Financial Group offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.04 billion in assets and employs proprietary model portfolios primarily consisting of ETFs and mutual funds with a generally long-term orientation.

David Travis is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Financial Council, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Financial Council, Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved in tax preparation. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations primarily through model-based asset allocation strategies. The firm emphasizes regular portfolio reviews and manages client accounts with discretion over rebalancing and fund selection.

Craig Diamond is a financial advisor with Chapin Davis in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Chapin Davis since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor with Chapin Davis Insurance, Inc., where he sells variable and fixed insurance products. Chapin Davis provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets and employs a variety of investment strategies, serving clients through a multi-advisor team.

John Ciccarone is a financial advisor at WBH Advisory, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Wagner Capital Management Corp since 1992. WBH Advisory provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofit organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolios that combine equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, emphasizing long-term equity holdings supported by fundamental analysis and cyclical allocation or bond laddering when appropriate.

Monica Boulter is a financial advisor at CSP Financial Group LLC in Baltimore, MD, with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with CSP Financial Group since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Foreign Affairs Officer with the U.S. Department of State, a position she has held since 2015. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory and collaborates with third-party managers such as Matson Money.

Mary Thompson is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Reframe Financial Planning, LLC and Financial Advantage, Inc. Thompson is a co-founder and board chair of This Point Forward, a nonprofit that provides resources and services to adults over 50 navigating the second half of life. Buttonwood Financial Advisors offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $393 million in client assets and employs a disciplined investment process based on written policies, fundamental analysis, and strategic asset allocation.

Stephen Baird is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Jemma Financial Services. He has held roles at several firms including Harborside Sales Group, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a board member of the MECP2 Duplication Foundation, a public charity that supports families and furthers research. Jemma Financial Services advises individuals, pension plans, and charities, managing approximately $140 million across five advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management based on five risk-targeted model portfolios, integrates financial planning using MoneyGuidePro, and employs quantitative and qualitative screening with daily model monitoring.

Eric Hart is a financial advisor at SFG Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with SFG Wealth Management since 2016, also maintaining a role at LPL Financial since 2014. SFG Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $760 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversified fixed-income strategies, utilizing both long-term and active trading techniques alongside model-driven portfolios and offers a broad range of financial planning and consulting services.

Ryan Mc Coy is a financial advisor at SFG Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has held roles outside of finance including positions at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Chick-fil-A. SFG Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach with diversified investment strategies and offers specialized planning services such as corporate structure and tax planning.

Dale Woodring is a financial advisor at Financial Council, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Financial Council entities since 2009, as well as with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Financial Council, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, using model asset allocation strategies primarily based on mutual funds. The firm maintains discretion over portfolio rebalancing and manager changes and offers regular market commentary and account reviews.

Jack Ramey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with WBH Advisory, Inc. since 2020 and previously worked at Biegel Waller Investment Advisory Services and the College of Financial Planning. Ramey serves on the investment committee of the Fuel Fund of Maryland, a nonprofit that assists with household utility payments. WBH Advisory is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individual, trust, retirement-plan, nonprofit, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, constructing portfolios through fundamental equity analysis with a focus on long-term strategies and regular rebalancing.

Gregory Armstrong is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Armstrong Dixon in Baltimore, MD. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Armstrong Dixon since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. Armstrong Dixon provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a strategic, global asset allocation approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party research, and risk-management metrics, managing approximately $447.5 million in assets for around 290 clients with a team of six advisors.

Carrie Beren is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with WBH Advisory, Inc., where she has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Congress Wealth Management LLC and Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. Beren also serves as a manager of a family LLC focused on estate planning. WBH Advisory is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individual, trust, retirement-plan, nonprofit, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial, estate, and income tax planning, utilizing fundamental equity analysis and a mix of investment vehicles with a longer-term strategy supported by integrated technology platforms.

John Crain is a financial advisor with Chapin Davis in Reisterstown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2002 to 2018 before joining Chapin Davis in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent involved with Crump Insurance and Chapin Davis Insurance, focusing on life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance products. Chapin Davis serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets and employs a variety of investment strategies through a multi-advisor team.

Gay Wagner is a financial advisor with Jemma Financial Services in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Brown Advisory for seven years before joining Jemma Investment Advisors, LLC. Gay Wagner is part of a five-advisor team at Jemma Financial Services. Jemma Financial Services manages approximately $140 million across about 312 client relationships, serving individual investors, pension plans, and charities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through five risk-targeted model portfolios and integrated financial planning, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods for portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.