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CFAAC to Honor Local Advisors for Championing Philanthropy in Anne Arundel County 

(Annapolis, MD, September 22, 2026) The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) will formally induct two honorees into its prestigious Professional Advisor Recognition Society (PARS) at the 26th Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on November 12. This designation acknowledges professional advisors for their commitment and service to the community and their work to support philanthropy and encourage charitable giving in Anne Arundel County. Learn more about PARS and see previous inductees at cfaac.org/PARS. This year’s inductees: 

Sean M. O’Neill

Sean M. O’Neill, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, believes that philanthropy is key in making the world a better place. In his role, he works with clients and their families to simplify their financial lives. Sean provides his clients with guidance on ways to give, often partnering with CFAAC to help people fulfill their charitable goals. His dedication to the community is as impressive as his professional success, having served in various leadership roles, including as the previous Executive Committee Chair of the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council, and founding and serving as treasurer for the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM). 

Modera Wealth Management Annapolis

Modera Wealth Management-Annapolis Team, Modera’s mission is to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of their clients and colleagues. Philanthropy is often an important part of a client's financial and legacy planning journey, and CFAAC provides a trusted local resource to help make that giving more meaningful and effective for Modera’s clients. Under the leadership of Bill Hufnell, Billy Hufnell, and Amy Francis, this local Modera team has a long history of helping their clients reach their financial and investment goals.

"We are excited to announce Sean O'Neill, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, and the Modera Wealth Management-Annapolis team as the recipients of the PARS award this year,” says Thomas Perkins, Director of Gift Planning at CFAAC. “They have continuously demonstrated deep involvement in promoting philanthropy in Anne Arundel County, through their work with their clients and their involvement with CFAAC and the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council."  

Both Sean O’Neill and the Modera Wealth Management-Annapolis team will be honored along with seven Celebration of Philanthropy award recipients on Thursday, November 12 at 11 am at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland in Hanover, MD. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for this exciting, soon-to-sell-out event. Find out more at www.cfaac.org/Celebration-Philanthropy or contact Thomas Perkins, Director of Gift Planning, at tperkins@cfaac.org or (410) 280-1102 x 103. 

ABOUT CFAAC
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent funds that provide support to local nonprofit organizations through grants and special projects. Our mission is to inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1998, CFAAC is one of the largest funders of nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County. CFAAC distributes $6-$9 million annually to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.cfaac.org.

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