John Kroger is the founder of Milvian Bridge Advisory, an independent investment advisory firm based in Paoli, Pennsylvania. He holds a Series 65 and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Fairfield University. He is also a graduate of Malvern Preparatory School. His professional background includes experience with Daylesford Abbey, Stone Bay Holdings, and Hampton Inn. Milvian Bridge Advisory provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, retirement accounts, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm operates as a fiduciary and fee-only adviser, emphasizing disciplined portfolio construction, diversification, thoughtful asset allocation, tax-aware decision-making, and advice tailored to each client’s goals, circumstances, and long-term objectives.

Beth Dandrea is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 13 years of industry experience and has operated her own firm, Beth D'Andrea, Financial Planner, LLC, for 19 years. She is affiliated with Plumtree Financial Planning, an independent firm based in Malvern, PA. Plumtree Financial Planning offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management tailored to individuals and families. The firm emphasizes long-term, goal-based planning and provides ongoing and project-based advice without taking custody of client assets, operating primarily on a fee-only, non-discretionary basis.

Ben is the founder of Ketwich Capital LLC ("Ket-Cap") which serves the financial and investment needs of professionals and families. Ben is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. Prior to founding Ket-Cap in 2017, Ben spent a decade working on Wall Street at UBS and Neuberger Berman. As an equity analyst in 2008, he had a front-row seat to the housing bubble burst and the collapse of the global economy. This experience taught him the dangers of financial salesmanship (mortgages in this case) and the pitfall wealth can bring when there is no plan or purpose. Ben is passionate about helping others become secure, content, and generous in their wealth. Ben has facilitated financial courses including Financial Peace University, Charting Your Legacy, and the Journey of Generosity (Generous Giving). In his personal time, Ben can be found either outside with his wife and two young children or building something around the house. He is an avid reader of books related to money, history, and theology.

Timothy Caban is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Copper Beech Advisors, LLC since 2009, where he is the sole advisor. The firm provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and small business owners, offering comprehensive planning that includes tax, estate, retirement, and risk management. Copper Beech Advisors manages approximately $65 million in client assets for around 150 clients, using a fixed retainer fee model rather than percentage-based fees, and emphasizes tailored portfolios based on client objectives and non-discretionary account management.

Hi there! I'm Alex, a CPA and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in Phoenixville, PA. I help families navigate complex tax & estate issues so they can accelerate their wealth-building journey & transfer their wealth to the next generation efficiently. My approach blends technical expertise with practical, real-world planning to make sure clients feel confident, informed, and fully supported at every stage of their financial lives. As both a CPA and CFP®, I focus on strategies that go far beyond investment management. Tax planning, estate structuring, retirement income optimization, equity compensation guidance, and multigenerational wealth transfer are at the core of my practice. I believe that true financial planning is proactive, not reactive. That means helping clients reduce lifetime taxes, avoid costly estate mistakes, and organize their financial lives so that everything works together—efficiently and intentionally. My practice is built on clarity, education, and long-term relationships. I take the time to understand what matters most to each family, then create a plan that aligns with their values, their goals, and their legacy. Whether you're navigating a major financial decision, preparing to retire, or planning for the next generation, I’m here to guide you through the complexities so you can focus on living the life you’ve worked hard to build.

Jonathan Monroe is a financial advisor at New Wave Financial LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including a senior account director position at Viant Technology Inc, an advertising technology firm. His background also includes positions at Amazon, The Trade Desk, and SEI Investments Distribution Co. New Wave Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, discretionary investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory methods, and often utilizes third-party money managers and model portfolios from SEI Private Trust Company.

Christopher Glover is the sole advisor at Cerebrum Financial Services, LLC in Devon, PA, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TradingBlock from 2016 to 2018 and has operated Cerebrum Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business consulting through Cerebrum Strategic Advisors. Cerebrum Financial Services provides stand-alone financial planning and consulting services to a variety of clients, including investment companies, pension plans, corporations, and individuals. The firm focuses on project- or hourly-based engagements without managing client assets and offers employer-sponsored financial wellness programs and educational seminars.

Andrew Sullivan is a financial advisor at Stonefield Capital Ltd. in Malvern, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stonefield Capital, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Emergency Department Technician at Mainline Health, Paoli Hospital. Stonefield Capital Ltd. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily for pooled and institutional clients, as well as corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, quantitative, technical, and charting analysis with an emphasis on long/short equity strategies and includes formal pension consulting services.

Stephen Troutman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Troutman Wealth Management, which he founded in 2019, following prior roles at Lion Street Financial, FSC Securities Corporation, and Main Line Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns Troutman Fitness, LLC, where he works as a personal trainer, and operates SMKL, Inc., a consulting and marketing business related to his fitness activities. Troutman Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide diversified portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and professional judgment.

Erich Barchi is a financial advisor at Row Your Own Boat, an independent investment advisory firm based in Malvern, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Row Your Own Boat provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and nonprofit institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses to construct customized portfolios, employing both passive and active strategies tailored to client-specific investment guidelines.

Paul Fair is the principal of Paul Fair Associates, LLC, where he has provided financial advisory services since 2000, totaling 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches financial education classes for a nonprofit organization, dedicating about 30% of his time to this activity. Paul Fair Associates, LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment supervisory services and monitors independent managers, allocating client assets across mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and various fixed income instruments using multiple security analysis methods. The firm is notable for accepting non–high-net-worth individual clients and providing portfolio management with percentage-of-AUM fees.

Adam Snellbaker is a financial advisor at ACS Tax & Financial Advisors P.C. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 13 years of experience, including a long tenure at Reinhart & Company CPAs before founding his independent advisory firm in 2026. ACS Tax & Financial Advisors, P.C. provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, and related consulting services to individuals, families, professionals, retirees, business owners, and trusts. The firm’s approach integrates tax planning with financial planning and investment management, using a long-term, passive investment strategy focused on diversification, asset allocation, and cost- and tax-efficiency.

Stephen Elliker is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving clients through his independent firm, Elliker Financial. Before founding his firm in 2025, he worked at Rodgers & Associates, Ltd., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Compass Ion Advisors, LLC, and Chartwell Investment Partners. Outside of finance, he is co-owner of Elliker Cookie Company, where he manages scheduling, business development, and sales. Elliker Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies based on modern portfolio theory and incorporates ESG portfolios, managing accounts on a discretionary basis tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

Michael Pidhirskyj is a CFA charterholder and financial advisor at CapRidge Advisors with over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pitcairn for seven years and SEI Investments for thirteen years before joining CapRidge Advisors in 2024. CapRidge Advisors is an independent registered investment advisor that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a total-portfolio approach with diversified ETFs, registered investment companies, and specialized instruments, and it also offers outsourced Chief Investment Officer services and educational seminars to other advisory firms.

Dwight Lasure is the principal of Lasure Capital Management in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has led Lasure Capital Management since its founding in 1997. Lasure Capital Management is an independent, fee-only investment management firm serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, IRA rollovers, and institutions. The firm uses a proprietary quantitative and fundamental analysis framework to construct tailored, concentrated portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Eric Pirhalla is a financial advisor at True Horizon Wealth Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with True Horizon Wealth Advisors since 2014. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner and vice president of marketing and sales at HNT Grid Systems, a data services company. True Horizon Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management with integrated financial planning, employing both fundamental and technical analysis and a variety of investment strategies, including options and derivatives, with accounts reviewed and rebalanced at least quarterly.

Dawn Santoriello is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at DS Financial Strategies, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Efficient Advisors, LLC, Sowell Management, and Caitlin John, LLC. Dawn is also involved in paid speaking engagements focused on investment topics and participates as a Fem City Ambassador, a networking group. DS Financial Strategies, LLC provides comprehensive financial, estate, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charities. The firm delivers written financial plans and recommends third-party advisers for investment management, monitoring accounts through periodic reviews and maintaining an affiliation with a licensed insurance agency.

Thomas Mckeon is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Clothier Springs Capital Management, LLC in Phoenixville, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and leads an independent advisory firm. Clothier Springs Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to private individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, including municipal governments and pension plans. The firm employs globally allocated, broadly diversified portfolios primarily using low-cost, index-based ETFs, and offers specialized strategies such as rules-based option hedging, derivative consulting, and Outsourced CIO services.

Alev Cieslinski is a financial advisor at Great Valley Tax & Financial Services in Paoli, PA, holding a Series 65 designation. Alev has professional experience at firms including Vanguard and Ascensus, and holds a doctoral degree in economics. Outside of advisory work, Alev is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation, tax planning, and IRS representation. Great Valley Tax & Financial Services offers advice-only financial planning and tax services to individuals, families, and clients of other advisers, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, passive investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and integrates tax practice capabilities with its advisory services.

James Taylor is a financial advisor at Groundwork Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has led the firm since its founding in 2014. Groundwork Wealth Management provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers discretionary management that can involve derivatives such as options and leveraged ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.