Bruce Aken Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2023 and co-owns Nelson Murphy Insurance & Investments, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

David Hayes is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional dedicated to helping families and professionals build clarity and confidence in their financial lives. With a background that blends personal integrity, practical experience, and a passion for serving others, David provides clients with a comprehensive approach to wealth management, retirement planning, and financial decision-making. After graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also played baseball, David began his career in youth ministry and medical sales before finding his true calling in financial planning. Drawing on his diverse experiences, he is proficient at breaking down complex financial topics into clear, actionable strategies that empower clients to make well-informed choices. David works closely with clients to craft personalized plans that address every stage of life, from growing wealth to preserving it for future generations. His practice is built on long-term relationships, conservative and thoughtful planning, and a commitment to putting clients’ best interests first. Outside the office, David and his wife, Frances, are raising their three children—Lawson, Sally Beth, and John David. They enjoy serving in their church community, spending time with friends and family, and making the most of life’s simple joys, whether at a tailgate, on the beach, or in their neighborhood. Schedule a meeting with me here! https://calendly.com/davidhayescfp/30min?month=2026-06

Norman Grant is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and founding Grant Capital, LLC, through which he operates his advisory and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a nationally recognized dual-registered broker/dealer and investment adviser supporting a network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform that includes managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Patricia Lammli is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and CalmWater Financial Group, having previously worked at Boden Daniel Bierman and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Her career spans roles at multiple firms since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers extensive operational and investment resources, alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Scott Hynson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2001 to 2020 before joining Commonwealth in 2020. Hynson is a part-owner and member of True North Financial Planning, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, investment management, and compliance support. The firm offers customizable investment solutions and operates as a platform provider supporting affiliated advisors under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Denis Toth is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc., Northern Trust Bank, and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the creator of a YouTube channel focused on product reviews and life hacks. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services while providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Jacob Udermann is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Schmocker Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Network, as well as experience outside finance in retail and hospitality. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary portfolio construction and proprietary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Kristina Danese is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network’s Total Business Planning division since 2014 and also works with Advantis Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a gymnastics coach at the Jacksonville Academy of Gymnastics. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Gregory Herzog is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and other financial firms. Herzog also engages in fixed insurance sales as part of his professional activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Rebecca Kauffman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, located in Maitland, FL. She has 18 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and additional experience at Aegis Consulting and Universal Orlando Resort. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm supports advisors with a broad platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Andrew Heffernon is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has held prior roles at Infinitas, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, Creative Planning, LLC, and Holmes Murphy & Associates. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a wide range of individual and institutional clients.

Christopher Mcintyre is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been associated with Green Harbor Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006. In addition to advisory services, he conducts fixed insurance sales through Green Harbor Financial Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors by providing a broad range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers various investment platforms and portfolio management solutions while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.

Michael Romano is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MAR, LLC, an entity established for owning antique cars and real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, with discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures available to affiliated advisors.

Jack Bishop III is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and the owner of Bishop Financial Group, LLC. He previously spent ten years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Bishop Endeavors, LLC, an entity connected to his financial services business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with various managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services.

Damon Friedman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has prior experience at Independent Financial Group and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a general contracting business, Caliber Pacific Construction. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services, serving individual and institutional clients across the United States.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Matthew Bennage is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2015, with additional experience at Weller Group LLC and Weller Financial Group. Bennage is also the owner of MDB Wealth Advisory, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in New Bern, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. Murphy has been with Commonwealth since 2009 and has managed Murphy Matza Wealth Management since 2013. He also serves as an elected Town Commissioner for Trent Woods, NC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and back-office support, with a range of discretionary model portfolios and customizable investment solutions.

Lexus Shannon Hummer is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. She has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023, including prior roles during her time as a student. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad advisor-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Stephen Schneider is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 66 registration and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Planet Professional and the University of Massachusetts Amherst Math Department, as well as ownership of Deerfield Spirit Shoppe Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to managed model portfolios.