James Wade is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC, with one year at the firm and prior experience as an independent agent since 2012. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary approach that incorporates risk analysis and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio strategies.

Abdul Khaliq is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at BCG Securities since 2018 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts generally above $25,000, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements and tailored recommendations, often implementing advice on a non-discretionary basis, and uses independent third-party managers as part of its investment approach.

Michael Minter is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is involved in broker education through the Financial Planning Resource Center. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, low-cost ETFs, and selectively recommending actively managed funds and alternative investments while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and retirement consulting services.

Paul Teufel is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, and GlennCo LLC. Based in Newtown, PA, he provides financial and insurance advice to clients. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation using centrally managed portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with a notable dual registration model including broker-dealer and insurance licenses held by many advisors.

Michael Kostiuk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with BCG Securities, Inc. since 2013 and has worked concurrently with Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies since 2019. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts generally above $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements, tailored recommendations, and often implements advice on a non-discretionary basis while utilizing independent third-party managers and a variety of analytical approaches.

William Dougherty is a financial advisor at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at HARTFORD Funds Distributors, LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% owner and partner in a real estate investment LLC, where he manages financial responsibilities. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach focused on mutual funds and low-cost ETFs, complemented by the use of Independent Managers and alternative investment platforms, while also providing ERISA fiduciary consulting and institutional-level advisory services.

Hari Sharma is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2016, and previously was with CCO Investment Services Corp from 2014 to 2016. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with third-party investment managers and centralized client support.

Apris Walker is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Encompass More in 2026, Walker worked at Vantage Financial and spent six years with Primerica Advisors. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party model-based strategies and offers access to private placements alongside traditional advisory programs.

Scott Holstein is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Vicus Capital, Inc. since 2011 and has prior experience at Cetera and American Brokerage Service. Holstein is also a non-practicing CPA. Vicus Capital, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm employs a range of strategies including core-satellite, momentum, ESG, and tax-loss harvesting, and places particular emphasis on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Logan Cruet is a financial advisor with Gladstone Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gladstone, he worked at LPL Financial and Florida Financial Advisors. His background also includes roles outside finance at Dick's Sporting Goods and teaching positions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Gateway Regional High School. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering a range of investment approaches including individual equities and bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and tax-managed strategies.

Jeffrey Garlatti is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Pruco Securities LLC. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts typically above $25,000, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and frequently implements advice on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing independent third-party managers and a range of analytical approaches.

Brian Dobisch is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blackridge, he spent over two decades at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. He also operates as a self-employed insurance agent, selling life and health insurance. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and related consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a turnkey asset management platform and a multi-strategy investment approach including asset allocation, rebalancing, and diversification.

Glenn Cohen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and owned a CPA firm, Glenn B Cohen CPA, which provides accounting and tax services to businesses and individuals. Outside of his advisory role, he continues to operate his CPA firm, managing high-level accounting and tax matters. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed through centrally controlled model portfolios, supported by an internal investment team and committee.

Andrew Gergatsoulis is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He is the owner of AG Capital Holdings LLC, an inactive investment account. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports clients with trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Danielle Ives is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

David Barol is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Questar Asset Management, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts the podcast "Bridge to Knowledge by David Barol" and is involved in book publishing through Bala House Publishing. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management and offers a variety of financial services including fiduciary retirement-plan support and access to third-party manager programs.

Joseph Hidalgo is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2008 and also operates Hidalgo Financial Services and CFD Investments Inc. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent. Creative Financial Designs serves individual (including high-net-worth) clients, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and employer retirement plans with investment management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach includes asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers a range of strategies from passive to tactically managed portfolios, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

Christopher Cohen is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at BCG Securities, Inc. and previously held positions at Horace Mann Companies, Citizens Securities, Inc., PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts typically over $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management services. The firm focuses on tailored investment policy statements and primarily provides non-discretionary advice, utilizing independent third-party managers and various analysis methods.

Christopher Gatsch is a financial advisor with OneSeven who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also the founder of Alta Vera Securities d/b/a SH Summit, Inc., focusing on sourcing and selling private investment offerings to qualified investors. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach and utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Mark Maggioncalda is a financial advisor with Girard Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Girard Advisory Services in 2026, he worked at Wilmington Trust for four years and Dreyfus Service Corporation for fourteen years. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a proprietary research process and an Investment Committee to tailor diversified portfolios using a range of domestic and international assets, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Univest Bank and Trust Co., enabling it to provide an integrated suite of financial services.