Jeff Judge Named Finalist, ThinkAdvisor 2026 Luminaries Awards
Jeff Judge CFP®, Managing Partner of Chesapeake Financial Planners is a finalist for Thought Leadership and Education,
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Jeff Judge CFP®, Managing Partner of Chesapeake Financial Planners is a finalist for Thought Leadership and Education, recognized for advisor education work.
FOREST HILL, MD, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Jeff Judge, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, CLU®, Managing Partner of Chesapeake Financial Planners, a fee-based RIA serving pre-retirees and business owners in the Harford County/Baltimore metro area, as well as nationwide via TeleWealth, announces that he has been named a Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor 2026 Luminaries Awards for Thought Leadership and Education (Individual). Now in its sixth year, ThinkAdvisor’s Luminaries Awards redefine excellence in financial services, shining a spotlight on outstanding contributions from both organizations and individuals.
Jeff Judge was selected as a finalist for his commitment to financial education, focused on Business Owners, Tech Professionals, and clients in transition. The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards honor outstanding individuals and firms in the financial services industry, recognizing excellence beyond traditional metrics such as asset growth or product enhancements, with a focus on exemplary leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and outstanding community impact.
“We’re honored to receive this prestigious award from ThinkAdvisor,” said Jeff Judge, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, CLU®, Managing Partner of Chesapeake Financial Planners. “This recognition reflects our commitment to helping people understand their financial decisions, not just make them. It belongs to our whole team at Chesapeake Financial Planners, who help bring that education to life for our clients every day.”
By setting a new standard for recognition based on remarkable achievements and innovation, the ThinkAdvisor 2026 Luminaries Awards program works to inspire the industry to reach greater heights of leadership, creativity and community engagement. A panel of independent judges made up of distinguished industry professionals will select the 2026 winners, who will be recognized during an awards ceremony on Dec. 3, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown.
This year, ThinkAdvisor will present new Luminaries awards for AI Innovation & Impact at a wide variety of firms — from asset managers, broker-dealers and RIAs to financial technology companies. Thanks to the introduction of these awards and other factors, the program received a record number of nominations.
“The 2026 Luminaries Awards continue to push the boundaries of what excellence and achievement mean in the financial services industry,” said Janet Levaux, editor-in-chief of ThinkAdvisor. “This year’s finalists demonstrate incredible leadership and innovation, while at the same time making a positive impact on their communities and the industry at large. Their contributions exemplify the dynamic and evolving nature of our business, and we are proud to highlight the finalists’ achievements as examples for others to follow.”
About Jeff Judge Jeff Judge, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®, CLU®, is Managing Partner of Chesapeake Financial Planners, a fee-based registered investment advisor based in Forest Hill, MD, operating under LPL Financial and Great Valley Advisor Group. Jeff co-founded the firm with Founding Partner Mark Rossbach and serves pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners in the Harford County and Baltimore metro area, with nationwide virtual capability through TeleWealth. His work has appeared in Kiplinger, ThinkAdvisor, Baltimore Business Journal, and Advisorpedia, and he has been quoted as a source in the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Forbes, and MarketWatch, among others.
About ThinkAdvisor ThinkAdvisor (ThinkAdvisor.com) provides financial advisors, registered investment advisors and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products, services and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth, health and life decisions. The website showcases advisors adapting and succeeding in new ways, translating the impact of industry innovation, regulation, dealmaking and technology into digestible coverage, so advisors have more time to spend advising clients and running their businesses.
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