Scott Merkel is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2004. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients, delivering portfolio management through various programs and advisory services. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, employing proprietary screening processes and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

James Verros is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for trusts of a former colleague, prepares individual tax returns as a sole proprietor, and is involved in land development through ownership of a single-family home construction business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house Investment Management & Research team that operates model portfolios and employs proprietary screening methods.

Michael Schneider is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2016. He also worked at Temple University from 2013 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, supported by an in-house investment management and research team that utilizes proprietary screening processes and offers customized investment solutions.

Beth Peckman is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

William Adelsberger is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and has worked at Asplundh since 1990. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide investment decisions.

Alexis Cain is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Retro Fitness of Fairless Hills. Capital Analysts serves individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, ERISA retirement plan advisory services, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an in-house research team using proprietary processes, with advisors providing customized client consultation and portfolio management.

David Friedman is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Jenkintown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and emphasizes an in-house investment management team that drives its model portfolios and proprietary fund screening process.

Ralph Schneider is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1992. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and emphasizes an in-house investment management team that operates proprietary screening and model portfolios.

Harry Forst is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1983. He is affiliated with Capital Analysts, a firm that serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. Capital Analysts provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing in-house investment research and a proprietary mutual fund screening process, and supports a range of advisory arrangements through a network of independent advisors.

Alani Sewell is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2009. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with investment decisions guided by an in-house Investment Management & Research team utilizing proprietary screening methods and a variety of portfolio options.

Edward Zakarewicz Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2009. Capital Analysts serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and customized solutions.

Thomas Mcmanus is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Analysts. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. and the United States Navy, Naval International since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Axeon Development, LLC, a real estate development business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to third-party managers and utilizes an in-house investment management team employing proprietary screening processes.

Benjamin Fair is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2008. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, supported by an in-house investment management team and proprietary research tools.

Paula Hocker is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Black Cat Antiques, a business focused on antiques and collectibles. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment and research team that manages model portfolios and employs a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

Harry Forst Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment, having previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and the County of Bucks Controller's Office. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, supported by an in-house investment management and research team that uses proprietary screening processes and provides both custom and model portfolios.