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Gary Vassalotti is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Vimcor in Duncansville, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SGA & Associates and Vassalotti Investment Management Corporation, where he has been involved since 1998. Outside of advising, he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping services, and computer consulting focused on web page development. Vassalotti Investment Management Corporation offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, equity research, and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension plans. The firm uses a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach with proprietary valuation models to construct tax-efficient, customized portfolios and also provides tax preparation, payroll processing, and computer services as part of its integrated client support.

Richard Luchini is the principal advisor at Luchini Financial LLC in Altoona, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2011 to 2022. He is also the creator and host of a financial podcast launched in 2023. Luchini Financial LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $14 million in discretionary assets and customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities with a long-term investment orientation complemented by fundamental and technical analysis.

Joseph Zappia is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Venn Financial Solutions and Venn Wealth & Benefit Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Zappia owns and operates Zappia Insurance, an insurance business established in 2005, and runs Zappia Multi-Media, where he works as a cinematographer and video editor. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based Pennsylvania registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using unified managed accounts, model allocations, and third-party managers, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services to plan sponsors.

Robert Knox is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial planning and advisory services. He is affiliated with Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2008, and previously operated Knox Financial from 2005 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Knox owns and operates Venn Financial Solutions, a business offering insurance and financial planning services. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing unified managed accounts, pre-selected model allocations, and third-party manager recommendations.

Michael Schultz is a financial advisor at Venn Wealth & Benefit Services, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Venn Wealth since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Schultz is licensed to sell insurance as an independent agent, dedicating up to 10% of his time to this activity. Venn Wealth & Benefit Services is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and ERISA-qualified plans. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and employs unified managed accounts and pre-selected model allocations, with ongoing supervision and quarterly reviews.

Amy Delauter is a financial advisor at Kooman & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for ten years, overlapping with her tenure at Kooman & Associates since 1999. Kooman & Associates serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $472 million across about 308 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, implementing customized asset allocations that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers.