Christopher Furno is a financial advisor at Summit Wealth Management in Berlin, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and Kovack Securities. He is also an independent insurance agent offering life insurance and annuity products. Summit Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting primarily for pooled and institutional accounts, including retirement plan sponsors, while serving individual and small-business clients. The firm employs a Core+Satellite investment approach and offers modular financial plans, educational workshops, and due diligence on external managers.

Michael Loftus is the principal of Loftus Wealth Strategies, an independent advisory firm, with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and United Planners' Financial Services of America. Outside of advising, he owns Loftus Coaching & Consulting, which provides consulting and marketing services to other financial advisors. Loftus Wealth Strategies is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Farley is a financial advisor at Farley Financial in Berlin, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Q1 Advisors, Inc. since 2007. Farley Financial provides discretionary investment management and portfolio oversight primarily for individuals, families, trusts, guardianships, foundations, and endowments, focusing on non–high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a disciplined four-step process to create individualized asset-allocation strategies, predominantly recommending exchange-traded funds and mutual funds while avoiding market timing.

Dane Krich is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Odyssey Investments, Corp., bringing five years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role since 2021, he serves as the Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and Executive Director of the Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra, and he teaches courses at Morgan State University. Dane also operates K&M Artists, LLC, an artist management company. Odyssey Investments, Corp. provides wrap-fee portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, combining advisory and transaction services through a single wrap program. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and offers tailored portfolios including equities, fixed income, REITs, and precious metal ETFs.

Anthony Christ is a financial advisor at Odyssey Investments, Corp. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Securities Management Inc. for 13 years and has been involved in managing commercial real estate through Layton's Plaza LLC and Christ Family LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of Brian's Song, a nonprofit performing a live show aimed at preventing heroin use among children. Odyssey Investments, Corp. provides wrap-fee portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, combining advisory and transaction services under a unified platform. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investing, tailoring portfolios with equities, fixed income, REITs, and precious metal ETFs.

Amy Castro is a financial advisor at Farley Financial in Berlin, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Farley Financial since 2021 and previously worked at Ocean Enterprise LLC for ten years. Farley Financial provides discretionary investment management and portfolio oversight primarily for individuals, families, trusts, guardianships, foundations, and endowments, focusing on a client base that is predominantly non–high-net-worth households. The firm employs a disciplined four-step process to develop individualized asset-allocation strategies and primarily recommends exchange-traded funds and mutual funds while avoiding market timing.

Neoklis Kypreos is a financial advisor with Axion Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Axion Financial Group since 2011 and is also the managing member of Front Gate LLC. Kypreos serves on the Board of Trustees of the Salisbury School Foundation. Axion Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including long and short positions, options, and allocations to private market and alternative vehicles, and maintains active relationships with other advisory firms through referrals and fee-sharing arrangements.

Harold Carmean II is a financial advisor with CWM Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, Creative Wealth Management, and National Life of Vermont. Outside of his advisory work, he is an instructor for 3of7Project, a training company focused on mental, spiritual, and physical development. CWM Advisory, LLC provides advisory and planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans. The firm employs SEI-managed investment strategies based on modern portfolio theory and offers concierge and multi-generational planning services, coordinating closely with third-party subadvisers for portfolio management and tax considerations.

Nicholas Craven is a financial advisor with Montgomery Financial who holds a Series 65 designation and has nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Montgomery Financial and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to advisory services, Mr. Craven is licensed as an insurance agent and spends approximately 40% of his time offering insurance-related products through MFS Wealth LLC. Montgomery Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, ERISA 3(21) plan services, and financial planning, using AE Wealth Management’s sub-adviser platform while providing public educational seminars and a 90-day client satisfaction guarantee.

At Back Bay Financial Planning & Investments, we specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the transition into retirement—especially those relocating to, or already enjoying life along, the Maryland and Delaware coasts. We provide financial clarity and confidence so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your life at the beach. What You Can Expect From Us: A Personalized Retirement Roadmap We build your financial plan around your lifestyle goals, values, and priorities. From income strategies to long-term projections, we design a plan built to evolve with you. Tax-Smart Planning We help you make the most of your income and investment withdrawals, with proactive strategies to reduce your tax burden now and in the future. Investment Management Our portfolios are thoughtfully constructed to reflect your retirement timeline and risk preferences—with a focus on keeping costs low and outcomes aligned with your goals. Estate & Legacy Coordination We’ll work alongside your attorney or help you think through your legacy wishes, ensuring your wealth passes smoothly and intentionally to the next generation. Ongoing Support & Real Conversations You’ll have a dedicated partner who explains the complex in plain English, stays in touch proactively, and adapts your plan as life evolves. We limit the number of clients we serve so we can deliver the kind of hands-on, highly personalized advice that bigger firms often can’t match. Our mission is simple: help you retire with confidence and live fully in the coastal community you love.

William Strausbaugh is a financial advisor at Montgomery Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, Strausbaugh is actively involved as an insurance agent through MFS Wealth LLC. Montgomery Financial serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a sub-adviser platform and providing educational seminars and a client satisfaction guarantee.

Tristan Jacobi is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at CWM Advisory, LLC. He has held roles at both CWM Advisory and Creative Wealth Management since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent licensed insurance agent. CWM Advisory, LLC provides financial planning and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a model that places clients into SEI-managed investment strategies based on their goals and risk tolerance, offering concierge and multi-generational planning services while coordinating with third-party subadvisers for portfolio management.

Antonios Kypreos is a financial advisor at Axion Financial Group LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Axion Financial Group since 2010. Axion Financial Group LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering strategies that include long and short positions, frequent trading, and options, as well as allocations to private market and alternative investments.

Jordan Talbert is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with CWM Advisory, LLC and previously worked at Creative Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he is a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell life, health, and fixed annuities. CWM Advisory, LLC provides advisory and planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans. The firm directs investment management to third-party advisers using SEI-managed strategies based on modern portfolio theory and long-term approaches, offering concierge and multi-generational planning services.

Jeffrey Montgomery is a financial advisor at Montgomery Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at MFS Wealth LLC since 2016, alongside his ongoing role at Montgomery Financial Services since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an insurance practice, dedicating approximately 40% of his time to insurance services and products. Montgomery Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and advises qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a sub-adviser platform for discretionary asset management and provides ERISA plan advisory services, financial analyses, and educational seminars.

Wallace Kennedy is a financial advisor at MFG Investments, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Kennedy is also involved in producing a podcast that discusses financial planning, investments, and basketball. MFG Investments serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs strategies such as fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, provides model portfolios, and offers educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

Cynthia De Sainte Maresville is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Smithbridge Asset Management, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Quantum Strategies, LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she has been an independent insurance agent since 1994. Smithbridge Asset Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm focuses on disciplined, fundamentally driven equity selection in large-cap U.S. companies, complemented by diversified fixed income and tax-efficient management, and provides both individualized account management and model portfolio solutions across retail and institutional clients.

Kenneth Nuttall is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BlackDiamond Wealth Management, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining BlackDiamond, he worked at Acorn Financial for two years. In addition to his advisory role, he spends part of his time engaged in insurance sales. BlackDiamond Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a seven-person team managing approximately $424 million for about 371 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services, with a generally long-term, diversified investment approach.

Michael Alba is a financial advisor at GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GreenLeaf Financial Network since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent. GreenLeaf Financial Network provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and certain corporate clients. The firm uses multiple methods of analysis and a range of strategies tailored to client objectives, delivering services primarily through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Christopher Hayes is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2017 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Hayes serves on the board of The Salisbury School in a voluntary capacity with no compensation. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes a multi-team approach with institutional capabilities and a broad range of investment strategies.