Daniel Elser is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial and Keystone State Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in personal home and auto insurance sales. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a range of investment strategies and analytical methods tailored to each client.

Ryan Cross is a CFP® with five years of industry experience and is associated with Clariti Wealth Advisors in Wilmington, DE. He has concurrently worked with Schiavi + Dattani, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and JPMorgan Services Inc. since the early 2000s. Clariti Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trustees, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations, managing approximately $622 million in assets. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating equities, fixed income, alternatives, and real assets, using both active and passive strategies, and integrates financial planning with investment management through its Financial Plan Management service.

James Nelson is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Affinity Wealth Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Raymond James Financial Services. Nelson is also a licensed insurance agent in Wilmington, Delaware. Affinity Wealth Management LLC manages approximately $760 million for over 600 clients, offering wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with a primarily long-term investment approach that combines various analytical methods to build customized portfolios.

Ronald Bare is a CFP® with 29 years of experience and currently serves as an advisor at Bare Wealth Advisors. He has been affiliated with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several community and advisory activities, including serving on the board and finance committee of his local church and participating on advisory councils related to charitable giving. Bare Wealth Advisors works with individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and multi-method analysis, using sub-advisors and model strategies to implement portfolios.

Matthew Beardwood is a financial advisor at Westover Capital Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Glenmede from 2012 to 2016 before joining Westover Capital Advisors in 2016. Westover Capital Advisors manages approximately $568.6 million for about 220 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary investment management, wealth advisory, and consulting services, integrating tax and accounting offerings through a formal affiliate relationship.

Andrew Zuch is a Senior Financial Advisor at MDRN Capital with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at MDRN Capital since 2023. Prior to this, he has been involved with Procapita Partners DBA Viquity Asset Management and Thrivest Legal Funding since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent providing clients with solutions for protection, tax-free retirement income, legacy planning, and retirement income planning. MDRN Capital offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a primarily long-term investment orientation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and independent managers.

Hannah Marin is a financial advisor at Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, she worked at The Vanguard Group and held roles at Athleta and Tristate Financial Advisors. Marin also served in the Army National Guard from 2016 to 2022. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors is a Delaware-registered firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans. The ten-advisor team manages approximately $699 million in client assets, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with customized portfolios focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Mark Eggleston is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently with RiversEdge Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at myCIO Wealth Partners for six years and held positions at JP Morgan Bank and the University of Delaware. RiversEdge Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing ETFs and strategic asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Ashley Gardiner is a financial advisor at Praetorian Guard, a division of Praetorian Wealth Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential. She has zero years of industry experience and previously served as a United States Army Officer from 2014 to 2025. Praetorian Guard provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, qualified retirement accounts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $598 million across various client relationships and employs a research-driven approach combining fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Matthew Macneal is a financial advisor at Veery Capital, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, and Tegler Mchenry. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a holding company and an insurance agent, and he provides 401(k) participant education through MyWellCents. Veery Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory, emphasizing strategic asset allocation primarily through ETFs and passive mutual funds, with customized portfolios tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Jonathan Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with DT Investment Partners, LLC since 2011. DT Investment Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and independent investment consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active management approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies according to client risk profiles.

Stephen Mcguire is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with one year of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and previously worked at Bank of China from 2015 to 2020. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary tools and quantitative measures to construct long-term oriented portfolios that include a range of investment options.

Jesse Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at IAM Advisory LLC, Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. prior to joining Wealthcare. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary Wealthcare software and combines evidence-based, quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to implement both passive and active investment strategies.

Maria Cacia is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2018 and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary quantitative measures and a variety of investment vehicles to construct long-term portfolios.

James Bartolacci is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at IAM Advisory LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach using proprietary Wealthcare software and a behavioral economics framework, combining passive and active investment strategies supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Nathan Borrmann is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners and LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Cairn University. Wealthcare Advisory Partners manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework and offers access to alternative and private placement investments.

Douglas Grom is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial markets, including time on Wall Street and the Chicago Board of Trade. Douglas specializes in helping individuals and families organize their finances and develop personalized strategies to pursue their long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management because he shares the firm's commitment to ethics, customer care, and trust-based relationships. His investment philosophy emphasizes quality investments, diversification, and a long-term outlook. He aims to create customized strategies that clients can understand and rely on. Beyond his professional work, Douglas is actively involved in his community. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Springfield Township Rotary Club and is a board member of the East Falls Development Corporation. As a single father of two teenage boys, he also understands firsthand the financial challenges related to college, retirement, long-term care, and estate planning that many of his clients face.

Jon Walheim is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding a Series 63 license and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of The Walheim Group, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6 billion in client assets through over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines goals-based planning supported by proprietary software with an evidence-based investment approach that includes access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Philip Sears III is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Joseph Gairo is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthcare Capital Management in 2022, he worked at SEI Investments Company for six years. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and precious-metal investments, utilizing model portfolios supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms.