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As a CFP^®, I am held to the highest professional and ethical standards. With over 12 years experience, I help remove the guesswork and help you understand the implications of all financial decisions.

I take time to educate my clients, never losing sight of each individual's risk tolerance, time-frame, and experience. My comprehensive approach to helps you realize your financial goals.

I'm Most Proud Of: Hearing from clients about how financial planning helped improve their life, overcome challenges, and develop confidence for the future. There's nothing better!

Prudential Advisors is a renowned financial services leader with a rich history of helping individuals and institutions pursue financial security and prosperity.

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. Our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized and strategic financial solutions.

David has fourteen years of experience in the financial services industry. He grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland and traveled south to The Georgia Institute of Technology to earn a degree in engineering. As many STEM graduates do, David decided to apply his technical education to the field of finance and joined T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. in Baltimore to start his career in 2007. In 2011, he launched Middleton Advisory LLC and offered financial advisory services to the public. David has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM) designation by taking coursework through New York University and passing a two day, ten hour exam. David also earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation by taking coursework though Stetson University and passing an exam. David is passionate about offering investment education to the public and providing holistic financial planning and investment management to qualified clients. He lives in Burtonsville, Maryland with his wife and two kids.

Middleton Advisory is a fee-only Registered Investment Adviser in Bethesda, MD, founded by David Middleton to begin his private practice. Services are offered in the entire state and surrounding areas, with the ability to take on clients across the country. David's mission is to help clients implement the best possible investment strategies based on their unique needs.

After several years of experience at T. Rowe Price, David founded a completely independent firm, with no obligation to any broker-dealer or investment company. This allows Middleton Advisory to completely avoid investments that carry sales loads or commissions. Instead, a variety of low-cost investment funds are used to implement prudent strategies, following the principles of diversification and asset allocation.

Doug Miller has worked in the financial services industry since January 3rd of 2000. From 1993-1999 he practiced Estate Planning and Business law. While in law school he worked at the SEC in the enforcement division. He is married and has 3 daughters. Two are currently at the University of Maryland and one is a graduate from Maryland and heading to PA school. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in Ironman competitions.

In our view, there is only one financial risk: not having the money to do the things you want to do. Our job is to make sure that you can.

We build lasting relationships with our clients by gaining a true understanding of what is important to them. Our comprehensive planning and disciplined approach provides integrated solutions to make sure that our clients can successfully achieve their visions.

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What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

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What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

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What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

Get a free financial plan »

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

Get a free financial plan »

What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded each September, based on data within a 12-month period), with nearly 1.3 million clients and more than $300 billion assets under management (as of June 2025) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

Edelman Financial Engines ranked as the 2nd Mega RIA by Barron's in the 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This annual ranking of independent advisory firms is qualitative and quantitative. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking.

Erich is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ who has been in the financial service industry for over a decade. He received his Bachelors of Science from The Catholic University of America and his Master degree in Finance from The Sellinger School of Business at Loyola University Maryland. Prior to joining Plotkin, Erich was both a client manager and the associate portfolio manager at Geier Asset Management, Inc. in Marriottsville, MD. At Geier, Erich worked with professional athletes, business owners, retirees, and families to implement their financial goals. In conjunction with these responsibilities he gained tremendous experience analyzing, identifying and executing strategies in client investment portfolio's that aligned with their unique income and growth objectives.

The diverse clientele that Erich has served over the years has allowed him to recognize that there is not a standardized approach when it comes to crafting the right financial plan or investment allocation for clients and their families. This is why Erich believes in holistic financial planning in order to develop a plan and investment strategy that meets the client's needs. Truly passionate about this approach, Erich also conducts retirement income planning seminars on how to accumulate and align assets with one's retirement goals.

Erich is a sports enthusiast having played team sports all his life and enjoys staying active by acquiring new hobbies. He and his wife, Kelly, have two young children.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ at Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC I am in the business of making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. I am guided by the core values of honesty, integrity, independence, innovation, objectivity and as a fiduciary of clients' interests. As an independent firm, we are free to craft financial plans and make recommendations that fit our clients best. The services and investments we recommend are based on what is in the best interest for our clients and their families.

My firm's comprehensive wealth management service is a refined process that helps to define and clarify the financial landscape for the clients we serve. Together, we help you and your family work towards your financial goals.

What - Provide clients with sound advice regarding every aspect of their financial lives.

How - I utilize our proprietary Legacy Program method to design a customized wealth management plan.

Why - I believe comprehensive financial planning is the foundation of achieving your desired lifestyle.

At Facet, it's simple. Financial planning should be for everyone (not just the wealthy). It starts with a flat membership fee (which won't change even as your money grows) that sets us apart from traditional firms. Every Facet member works with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional who puts you first and will adapt and evolve your personalized financial roadmap as your life and needs change. Book a free, no obligation intro call with Facet today to learn about membership options.

I take a client-first approach focused on helping my clients navigate through the complex and emotional financial decisions that surround their lives.
I concentrate on doing three things for my clients and ask one in return. I help them:
- Simplify their financial lives
- Generate the necessary returns and income to sustain the lifestyle they desire now and in retirement
- Build a legacy for the ones they love and the things they care about.
What I ask in return: should my clients have a question on anything financial, I expect to be the first phone call.

Nothing compares to the feeling of helping a family or individual plan for their financial future.

I'm Most Proud Of: Hearing from clients about how our team helped improve their life. There's nothing better!

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Prudential Advisors is a renowned financial services leader with a rich history of helping individuals and institutions pursue financial security and prosperity.

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. Our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized and strategic financial solutions.

At MY Wealth Management, we specialize in helping individuals age 50 and older, both pre- and post-retirement, navigate retirement with confidence.

Our team focuses on three critical areas: minimizing taxes, creating efficient income strategies, and optimizing investment portfolios for retirement. Through our Free Retirement Evaluation, we review your income plan, uncover potential tax-saving opportunities, and assess whether your investments are truly retirement-ready.

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NTS Bearing is a registered branch of Arete Wealth Management LLC., member FINRA, SIPC & NFA. NTS Bearing offers the professional experience and investment knowledge of Mr. Nilos T. Sakellariou, CFM, who for over 27 years has helped high net-worth individuals and prominent families achieve their financial goals, grow & preserve their wealth and build lasting legacies for their future generations and loved ones.

Using a private family office model, Mr. Sakellariou manages his firm within the parameters of his core principles: trust, knowledge, integrity, discretion and an unwavering focus on overall investment results. The firm's emphasis on the private family office model ensures a level of service which distinguishes and sets NTS Bearing apart from the standard cookie-cutter mentality prevalent at the big-name investment houses. The firm is uniquely positioned to offer customized investment strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstance. Mr. Sakellariou's proprietary CORE Equity Strategies and Defensive Capital Appreciation Methodology provide unique opportunities for those clients who desire more breadth from their investment portfolios.

I sincerely invite you to contact us to fully appreciate how my firm can enhance your family's financial future.

Scarborough Capital Management was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high quality financial advice.

In the late 1980’s, many financial firms were focused on serving the wealthy. Scarborough set out to provide something different. We wanted to offer a service that was practical for everyone, not just a small percentage of the population. So we introduced 401(k), 403(b) and Thrift Savings Plan management services to American workers in the heartland.

Soon after, we broadened our scope to offer comprehensive financial planning, so we could help clients simplify their entire financial lives.

Our evolution didn’t stop there. Several years later, we saw that our clients were busy and often didn’t have time to drive to our offices for meetings. So we were one of the first firms to offer “virtual” advisory services. This allowed us to begin serving people from coast to coast.

Fast forward to the present day…while we’ve expanded, we’ve remained a close-knit team of professional advisors with a lot of shared history. Everyone on our team shares a passion for providing practical advice so you have the best chance of reaching your goals.

Most importantly, we have adhered to our founding beliefs:

• Financial advice must be practical. We act more like a financial coach instead of old-fashioned “stock broker”. There’s nothing we love more than helping you map out all of your financial goals….then helping you work toward them one by one!

• Getting advice must be convenient. You’re busy, so we interact with you whichever way you prefer: in person, or by email, phone and online conference.

Thirty years later, we now oversee more than $1 billion in assets. We’re incredibly honored to serve as a trusted partner for so many individuals and families.

We are a boutique private wealth management firm dedicated to serving high net worth individuals and institutional investors. We offer independent wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and tailored investment management services to individuals and small businesses.

Tom has been a dedicated financial advisor for over 30 years. He began his career in 1995 at Legg Mason after earning his MBA from Loyola College in Maryland. In 2004, Tom achieved his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® certification and holds additional certifications as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA^®) and Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC^®). He specializes in helping small business owners and affluent investors maximize their retirement savings and potentially retire earlier than planned through the use of specialized retirement strategies. Tom also assists clients with investment management, life insurance, long-term care and disability insurance, college planning, and more.

A lifelong Maryland resident, Tom lives in Severna Park with his wife, Marie, and their sons, Eddie and Graham. When he's not working, Tom enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with his family.

No needs are more important than your own. We take pride in aligning our goals with yours, ensuring that we don't just work for you, but with you. We work with you to understand who you are as an individual, as an investor, and as a business owner.

Our mission is to help you define your financial objectives and collaboratively develop a plan tailored to your unique needs and preferences. We are committed to acting in your best interest and are proud to offer comprehensive financial planning resources, including access to education, advice, planning, and consultation, all designed to support your business's growth and success.