Brian Trainer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, BB&T Securities, Cetera, and Nationwide Securities. Trainer is also involved in selling fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and long-term care insurance plans. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

James Geosits is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 1981 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of advising, he owns a construction LLC focused on townhouse development. Merrill, along 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 clients, and institutional investors.

Justin Schaeffer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously was associated with Treeview Partners LLC and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is also connected to The Schaeffer Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Joseph St. Pedro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and co-owns a real estate rental business. 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 other institutions. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and offers various platforms and tools for financial planning and portfolio management.

Angie Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at M&T Securities and M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Kenneth Del Goleto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions with a focus on retirement income strategies that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Alfred Barbato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Key Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Santander Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Based in Phoenixville, PA, he currently also operates under TruMark Financial Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Melanie Hnatishion is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she serves individuals, families, and corporate retirement plans. In her role, she works closely with clients and their other professional advisors to develop coordinated financial strategies that adapt as goals and circumstances evolve. Melanie has been in the financial services industry since 2012. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), and she is a designated Bank of America Retirement Benefits Consultant. She received her bachelor's degree from Thomas Jefferson University in 1995. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Melanie lives with her son. Her client focus areas include college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and retirement income. She has personal interests in golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, and tennis.

Aaron Tidd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Diamond Credit Union and The North Face. 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, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment options.

Barry Weller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Barry Weller & Associates Inc., a tax preparation and insurance services business. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Edward Sweeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Treeview Partners LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

Justice Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and involvement with educational institutions as a football coach and board member. He is active in nonprofit work as treasurer for Friends of PJP and holds ownership in a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, operating as a multi-manager platform that provides advisors with diverse investment options and program structures.

Andrea Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Reading, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and operates a private business under the name Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC. She also spends a small portion of her time involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. Its offerings include financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad range of financial services.

Jacqueline Pulford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and also has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Outside of her financial advising role, she assists with her spouse’s plumbing and drain inspection business as a check signer and is involved with Take Heart Counseling and Equine Assisted Therapy as barn staff. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Timothy Cicala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019 and has prior experience at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Filitalia International Cosmi Chapter and is involved with the Union League of Philadelphia. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, offering solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Gary Shumate Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Saxony Capital Management, Saxony Securities, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns several LLCs related to real estate activities. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by discretionary and advisor-managed strategies as well as third-party managers.

John Jolls is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wyomissing, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Stacy Pfizenmayer is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years and Vanguard Advisers for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in iValue Financial Planning, where she focuses on insurance and tax services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services delivered through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program options.

Gary Noecker Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., since 1995. He also operates a business entity called Berkshire Investment Group for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Roussey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at POWER Engineers for seven years. Based in Phoenixville, PA, Roussey has been with Equitable Advisors since 2021. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.