Richard Allen Vera II

Patrick Graver is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He is the founder of Center Stage Planning LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Greeley, PA. Prior to establishing his own firm, he held roles at Bishoff Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Inc., and Creative Financial Planning. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in the performing arts, including engagements with the Fireside Theatre and productions such as The Book of Mormon. Center Stage Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning on ongoing and project bases. The fee-only firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to develop individualized investment policies and discretionary portfolios. The firm also provides educational seminars and speaking engagements focused on general financial education.

Alexi Gilmore Manookian is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Stash Wealth, LLC and SmartPath Advisors, LLC. Prior to these roles, Alexi worked at the Financial Transitionist Institute and Learnvest Planning Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Alexi has been involved with the nonprofit RAISE Your Hearts 501(c)(3) for six years and has a background in ski instruction. Stash Wealth, LLC serves individual clients, primarily high-earning professionals, through its multi-step financial planning process and optional ongoing investment management. The firm employs a passive-oriented investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, supplemented with periodic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, while placing emphasis on client education through newsletters, podcasts, and public seminars.

Jonathan Kline is a financial advisor at Lakewood Financial Group, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and Northeast Financial Group. Lakewood Financial Group provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individual investors and families with investable assets typically over $1 million. The firm combines strategic core investment models with tactical overlays and emphasizes risk management through derivative hedging and alternative investments.

Justin Bolmgren is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. and has previously worked at Origin Financial and operated his own firm, Bolmgren Retireplan, Inc., for a decade. Outside of advising, he serves as an advisor to the fintech software firm Budget Simple and is a part owner of Wealth Preservation Specialist, LLC and William Joseph Tax Strategies, Inc. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines customized portfolio construction with third-party sub-advisors on the AssetMark platform and integrates a range of quantitative and qualitative investment analysis methods.

Michael Kruger is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors LLC, Selective Insurance, and Lowe's Corporation. He is also an agent with Agia, involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with tax-aware and ESG overlay options.

Joseph Sullivan is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Sullivan is also a CPA with ongoing tax preparation and consulting services and co-owns Orion Wealth Consultants, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services, serving both individual and institutional clients.