Michael Pirolli is a financial advisor at The Kelly Group in Bel Air, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chesapeake Financial Advisors, WMS Partners, and Merrill Lynch. Earlier in his career, he worked with the Baltimore Orioles and in various other non-financial roles. The Kelly Group serves individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing over $1 billion in assets through a team-based approach. The firm employs diversified model allocations with a preference for active managers and offers a range of financial planning and investment management services.

Ricky Rubin is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tufton Capital Management from 2016 to 2025 and has been with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2025. Tufton Capital Management is a fee-only, discretionary investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach focused on large U.S. companies and constructs portfolios across money market instruments, fixed income, and equities with low turnover.

Jeffery Akers is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022 and spent 16 years at Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Akers Financial Educational Foundation, hosts a weekly radio show called Winning in Retirement, and holds a leadership position as an elder at Crossroads Community Church. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning, supported by an internal portfolio team that delivers investment models and trade execution across various asset classes.

Charles Wetzel is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, Midatlantic Retirement Planning Specialists, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Wetzel also maintains Wetzel & Associates, LLC, through which he provides consulting, insurance, and tax/accounting services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various managed account platforms and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Peter Mcgratty is a CFA® charterholder with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Pinnacle Advisor Solutions, Congress Wealth Advisor Solutions, and Precursor Asset Management before joining Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Leo Kelly is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verdence since 2017 and concurrently at Independent Access Partners since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and shareholder of Devils River Holdings LLC, a holding company for a whiskey distillery. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Brian Grumbach is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2017. He is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Polina Bolotnikova is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC in Timonium, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with the firm since 2023. Prior to joining Founders Financial, she held roles at Penn State York University, Hollywood Casino, HACC, and Karazin's Kharkiv National University. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder of Maison Nouir LLC, an e-commerce business specializing in home décor boxes. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing a variety of investment programs and a combination of advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services.

Ayaz Hasan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through specialized teams such as family office services and a Sports & Entertainment practice. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for investment decisions, utilizing a range of strategies and investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Carol Hopkins is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank NA for 21 years before retiring in 2020. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams. The firm’s investment process uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles and provides OCIO sub-advisory and consulting services to other registered advisers.

Devin Walsh is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Chesapeake Brokerage, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Beyond his advisory work, he serves as director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletics, aiding the organization’s growth and fundraising efforts, and holds leadership positions with the Calvert Hall College Alumni Association and The Center Club in Baltimore. Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of IARs managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers varied advisory platforms and niche services including 1031 exchange consulting and co-advised private wealth solutions, with investment strategies delegated to its representatives who provide discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Alexander Monk is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving with Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2022. He previously worked at Kalos Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Monk co-hosts two weekly radio shows focused on financial planning and retirement, and he is managing partner of a veteran-owned consulting company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning.

Justin Allen is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co for seven years, as well as at LPL Financial LLC. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including family office, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions, using a multi-disciplinary investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jordan Weinberg is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006 and is also involved with Evergreen Structure Settlement and the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Baltimore, where he serves as a board member. Additionally, Weinberg acts as a trustee for the Parents Life Insurance Trust. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and sub-advisory relationships to deliver customized investment solutions.

Nicholas Molite is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at JP Morgan Securities, TIAA, Cetera Investment Services, and M&T Securities. He is also involved with Akers Financial Group, providing comprehensive financial planning and related services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management through its internal portfolio team, Arkadios Managed Solutions, and provides retirement plan consulting with fiduciary oversight.

Sherri Over is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been self-employed since 2014, primarily working as a life and health insurance sales agent. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

John Donohue III is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Bel Air, MD. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as treasurer for DHT Financial Group and serves as a trustee for irrevocable trusts. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods including model portfolios and co-advised private wealth solutions.

Brooks Shertzer is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shertzer serves as treasurer for the Penman Aaron Committee, the Harford County Sheriff's Foundation, and Harford Family House, a nonprofit providing housing and support to families experiencing homelessness. Founders Financial Securities offers investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of advisory representatives managing around $4.1 billion in assets. The firm supports a variety of advisory platforms and emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management, niche services like 1031 exchange consulting, and a subscription-based retirement guidance service.

Brian Akers is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Akers Financial Group, Inc. and Kalos Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for North Harford Baptist Church, sits on the board of the Harford Christian Educational Foundation, and hosts a weekly call-in radio show called Winning in Retirement. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party managers, and in-house portfolio management. The firm supports customized investment planning and discretionary account management through its integrated platform and internal portfolio team.

Abraham Miller is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Heritage Financial Consultants and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of investment vehicles while also offering specialized advisory services such as family office support and sports and entertainment advisory.