Brian Guglielmi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in State College, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 17 years. He is also the owner of G&G Enterprises, LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Terry Varner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in State College, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1997. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools, along with specialized programs including estate-settlement, employer-sponsored planning, and a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Chris Hosterman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in State College, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Financial Group since 2004. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and structured, collaborative planning engagements.

Cynthia Karcher is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience since beginning her career in 1977. She serves as a Portfolio Manager, providing discretionary management of personalized strategies that incorporate individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions. Leveraging the Total Merrill Platform and a disciplined Wealth Management Process, Cynthia offers tailored strategic recommendations to address clients’ diverse and complex financial needs. Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, cum laude, from Dickinson College, where she was recognized as an Anthony Math Scholar and a Dana Scholar. She has completed coursework through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and maintains multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65. Cynthia also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®) designation. Her areas of focus include portfolio management, retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Cynthia has actively contributed to community organizations. She has served on the Board of Trustees of Garvey Manor Our Lady of the Alleghenies and as an Advisory Board member for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Cynthia resides in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, with her family and engages in personal interests such as antiquing, biking, gardening, skiing, swimming, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their three children.

Scott Mc Kee is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellefonte, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices as well as its affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Curtis Ishler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2021, following six years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kathryn Shoaf is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ronald Leynes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in State College, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home-related products and services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Travis Guthrie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bellefonte, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked with Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Educational Testing Service for nine years each. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Weaverling is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in State College, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1996. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and also features specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Nina Cowart is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 27 years of comprehensive experience in the retirement plan industry. She began her career working for a small third-party administrator where she spent 17 years developing expertise in qualified plan compliance from a back office perspective. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Nina served as a Retirement Plan Advisor for Empower Retirement, focusing on the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. In this role, she educated and counseled participants across state agencies. Nina's extensive background allows her to effectively bridge communication among participants, plan sponsors, record keepers, and third-party administrators, serving as a trusted liaison to ensure the seamless operation of retirement plans. In addition to retirement plans, she works directly with individual clients, offering personalized guidance to assist them in achieving their financial goals. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Actuarial Studies from Thiel College and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Nina is a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Outside of her professional life, Nina enjoys crafting, traveling, gardening, antiquing, yoga, and spending time with her husband Devlon and their two children in the Lock Haven area.

Chad Hunter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in State College, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Panda Express for ten years and has owned Chunter Investments LLC, a real estate investing business, since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura King is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in State College, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2012 and also runs King Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, she serves as operations manager at King Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Ryan Mostyn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he also played baseball and was named the 2009 IUP Student-Athlete of the Year. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He applies his understanding of financial markets to develop risk-managed strategies tailored to each client's goals. Outside of his professional career, Ryan is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, and softball. He is involved with Little League International and dedicates time to youth sports and supporting community causes. Ryan lives in Spring Mills with his wife, Jayde, and their three sons.

Erica Kainuma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bekk Consulting LLC, TD Ameritrade, and T. Rowe Price. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Christopher Botamer is the sole advisor at Botamer Financial, an independent registered investment adviser based in State College, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license and has 38 years of industry experience. He founded Botamer Financial in 2005 and has operated the firm for 21 years. Botamer Financial provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to individual clients, managing approximately $1.47 million in assets across 15 client relationships. The firm primarily delivers investment management on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final trading authority and participate actively in trade decisions.