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Patrick Scherer is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Compound Planning, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at CW Advisors, LLC, Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc., and Wilmington Trust. Compound Planning serves individuals, financial intermediaries, and institutional clients through portfolio management, turnkey asset management services, direct-index solutions, financial planning, and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm manages approximately $4.3 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with customization options and ongoing client oversight.

Kyle Cathcart is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in adult probation before joining Janney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for middle school athletes and is a board member involved in fundraising and marketing for the Clarion Area School District. Janney Montgomery Scott is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $100.8 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charities, and institutions through a multi-channel investment platform that includes third-party manager strategies, model-based solutions, and in-house portfolio management.

Avari Schmader is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Janney, Schmader worked at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and North Clarion Jr./Sr. High School. Schmader is a member of the Clarion Rotary Club. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $100.8 billion in client assets and supports over 1,200 advisors and more than 235,000 clients. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory for individuals, corporations, charities, and institutional accounts, utilizing a multi-channel investment platform and integrated portfolio management solutions.

Joseph Shields is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he held positions at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life and has a background that includes education roles. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Reese Stiller is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of several non-investment-related businesses, including a tax preparation and accounting firm. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and money managers, primarily managing non-discretionary assets through both fee-based and commission-based options.

Elijah Busch is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at firms including OneAmerica Securities and Western and Southern Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as vice president of an accounting firm and co-owner of an entertainment company. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients and offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party managers, with a focus on largely non-discretionary asset management.