Jeffrey Simet is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price and Hyland Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked in food service as a server and cashier. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services.

Megan Foard is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. for 12 years. Megan is also a partner in an investment partnership, Hunt Valley Partners, which she engages with for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement long- and short-term strategies across various investment vehicles and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Thomas Graff is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Facet Wealth, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 12 years at Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company. He is based in Phoenix, MD. Facet serves individual members across a broad range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management services. The firm uses a holistic financial planning framework and technology-driven asset allocation programs focused primarily on ETFs.

Richard Rosa is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Verdence since 2017, previously serving at Hightower Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the owner and agent of Compass Sports Advisors LLC, a firm specializing in NFL player contract and marketing negotiations. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Matthew Andrulot is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Independent Access Partners, LLC and Hightower Securities, LLC. He is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership where he participates in sourcing and recommending investment opportunities for limited partners. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at KPMG LLP and Stepstone Group, as well as academic positions at Loyola University Maryland. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as family office support, sports and entertainment advisory, and OCIO/sub-advisory solutions.

Gilbert Kuta is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Timonium, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2020, he worked at Capitol Securities for 11 years. He serves on the board and executive committee of the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides programs for critically ill children and their families. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms.

Edward Hurlock Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Sowell Management and Nesher Wealth, having previously worked at Calvert Investment Counsel for 30 years and United Income, Inc. for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary's Roland View Towers, Inc., a low-income senior housing organization. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-branch independent-contractor model and manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across various investment styles, often engaging third-party sub-advisors and providing comprehensive support services to its network of over 100 advisors.

Bryan Myers is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Redwood Private Wealth, Sera Capital Management, H. Beck, and Strategic Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of an insurance agency and is the managing director of a tax specialists firm. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a customized approach incorporating passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies, and operates a network of partner offices along with multiple affiliated businesses in insurance, legal, and tax services.

Jeffrey Rogers is a Series 66-licensed advisor with BFC Planning, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He has 16 years of industry experience and also serves as a Shrewsbury Township Supervisor, overseeing local management and infrastructure. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Rogers My CFO, LLC, providing outsourced CFO and controllership services along with insurance sales. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts through about 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various platforms and sub-advisors, and employs investment strategies involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jonathan Saklad is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and holds the Series 65 designation. He has been with Verdence since 2024 and has prior experience working in academic and hospitality settings. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers. The firm employs a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approach across various portfolio vehicles and offers specialized services including family office support and sports and entertainment advisory.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verdence since 2017 and previously held positions at Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Moore is a partner in an investment partnership, Hunt Valley Partners, which he is involved with for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Jason Edelson is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Verdence since 2017, following prior roles at Hightower Advisors and HighTower Securities, 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—providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions across multiple asset types and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.

Steven Aquino is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, including his current role at Founders Financial Securities since 2009 and operating Aquino Financial Group since 1998. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Westminster and the Carroll Community College Foundation, where he is board president, and participates in his local church finance committee. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and affiliated brokerage and insurance services. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and combines advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance capabilities within its enterprise model.

Robert Zimmer is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Camden Planning Group, LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Zimmer serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Wicomico Day School, a not-for-profit private school, and is the managing member of a drive-thru coffee franchise. 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 various advisory platforms and sub-advisory relationships to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Luis Padilla is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Founders Financial Securities since 2009. Padilla also operates Maryland Wealth Management, LLC, which offers insurance brokerage services. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods across multiple advisory platforms.

Walter Zurowski is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at Shore United Bank, LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Services, and Northwest Advisors. Zurowski is also the business owner of Clarkscapes, LLC in Phoenix, MD. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and managed account programs. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and provides specialized advisory services including actuarial analysis, benefits and insurance consulting, and investment banking support.

Marc Asher is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lifemark Securities Corp. from 2000 to 2018 and has operated Asher & Associates, a tax and accounting firm, since 2015. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing multiple investment platforms and combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance capabilities.

Lucas Belanger is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Verdence since 2017. Prior to joining Verdence, he worked at American University from 2013 to 2017. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory services for other registered advisers.

Stephen Thacker is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Verdence since 2017 and previously worked at Hightower Advisors from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers specialized teams for family office services, sports and entertainment clients, and sub-advisory consulting.