Gregory Hansen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Empower, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of finance, Hansen teaches motorcycle training classes on some weekends and is the owner of a non-operational gourmet mushroom business. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ellen Burkey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of The Scranton Area Community Foundation and Saint Mary's Villa. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets. The firm employs a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations and delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

John Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He also operates Lewis Wealth Management as a separate business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Yurkanin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera since 2009 and 2025, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Yurkanin & Zabriski, P.C., a firm providing accounting services, tax preparation, and client representation before tax authorities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Richard Pascoe is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kingston, PA, having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation service in Plymouth, PA. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Esposito serves on the Board of Directors and Finance/Investment Committee at Luzerne County Community College and has involvement with the Exeter Borough Council in a non-investment capacity. 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. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Flynn is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2013 with a one-year tenure at Fallline Securities in between. Outside the financial industry, he is a passive investor in a property business with family involvement. Fisher Investments serves a global client base, including institutional and high-net-worth investors, offering discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment process that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research.

Ronald Mead Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Kingston, PA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of LoanOwl, an education service focused on student loan repayment strategies, and owns Absolute Benefits Group LLC, an insurance-related business. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as ongoing collaborative relationships.

Leigh Schield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Schield worked at Prudential Retirement Services and spent significant time as a homemaker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that combine broad retail and institutional capabilities.

Jennifer Denapoli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, she is involved with the Linn McDonald School of Dance in Scranton. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in making informed decisions.

Karen Kratz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2021 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions by offering comprehensive investment and financial planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas. Advisors use firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various firm programs.

Cindy Brink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools in its financial planning services.

Tyler Matechak is an advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Financial Growth Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Kristin Mccann is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique financial goals and changing market conditions. Kristin emphasizes a collaborative approach that goes beyond investment portfolios, focusing on defining what matters most to each client as they prepare for various life stages. Her expertise centers on guiding clients through seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. With an understanding that financial journeys are rarely linear, she assists individuals in navigating life’s changes while maintaining alignment with their long-term objectives. Kristin holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kristin earned a high school diploma from Bishop Hannan and a bachelor’s degree from Marywood University. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys drawing, sketching, painting, photography, golfing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Robert Berkowitz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company for three years and spent sixteen years at East Stroudsburg University. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported approaches to help clients with a range of event-driven and ongoing planning needs.

Laura Dunn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wilkes Barre, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, EI Capital Distributors, and CION Securities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Armando Sallavanti is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2020 and facilitates a consulting group of financial advisors through his ownership of Sallavanti Consulting LLC. Sallavanti also has a background in education, with ongoing roles at Kings College and prior work in the Old Forge School District. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop written client recommendations.

Eric Hosie is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Wilkes-Barre, PA. His prior experience includes roles at M&T Securities and Citizens Securities, Inc. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Scranton. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a broad network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Arthur Baird is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with The Lion Brewery. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Esther Miller Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Pruco Securities, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, with access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning and consulting services.