William Connors Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Father Jude Ice Hockey Extra Attacker Club, a fundraising organization for a high school ice hockey program, and works as a delivery person for a food service company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both model portfolio and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund through an integrated group with affiliated funds.

Shawn Swartz is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, where he worked for 14 years, followed by positions at Citizens Securities and Edward Jones. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend risk-based portfolios implemented with mutual funds and ETFs. The firm emphasizes a discretionary, model-driven approach with delegated portfolio management and limited direct client trading.

Michael Klein is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Bethlehem, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1990. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Joseph Garvey III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he creates and sells original art and prints through his personal venture, Joseph David Garvey III Fine Art. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Jared Brown is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior experience includes roles at Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC, Pacer Financial, Inc., and KMJ Financial Group, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in catering and engineering and attended Temple University. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a comprehensive platform with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Rebecca Berger is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has also worked with LPL Financial, Kemp Harvest Financial Group, and National Planning Corporation. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, leveraging technology platforms and third-party managers to implement diversified investment strategies.

Brett Biggs is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, where he has worked since 2003. He has 23 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Biggs serves on several boards, including The Goodfellows Club of Bethlehem and Vicinity, DeWeather Cares, The Sun Inn Preservation Association, Lehigh Valley Rugby Football Club, and BGB Charities, and he is involved in a restaurant and micro-distillery business. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and model portfolios.

Peter Gruppo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services since 2024 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Santander Bank, and other firms. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach features integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates over short-term forecasts.

Calvin Herzer is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and KeyBank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools in its investment approach.

Robert Everitt III is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has also worked at LPL Financial and Capital Planning Services Corp since 2010. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, among other advisory services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes various investment strategies and technology platforms to tailor solutions for its clients.

John Paul Debard is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Bethlehem, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Soul Shaker Records, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Joseph Fenstermacher is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Centaurus since 2021, with prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in health insurance sales and management through ownership and partnership roles in Health Insurance Worx, LLC and TW Cooper Benefits, LLC. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management via the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Gregory Russo is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Truist, Russo worked at BB&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platforms to deliver its investment solutions.

Thomas Roberts is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and Pinnacle Advisor Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Harbor Lights Financial Group, Inc. In addition to financial advising, Roberts provides life coaching services focused on goal-setting and personal development and has taught a course on retirement planning at Cedar Crest College. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform. The firm operates on a fiduciary basis, employing multiple investment strategies and technology platforms while often utilizing third-party managers and TAMPs.

Daniel Fratantoro is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. His prior roles include positions at KMJ Financial Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, Mutual of Omaha, and StrengthsBase, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Pinnacle Tax Associates, LLC, where he provides tax preparation services, and operates an accounting and bookkeeping sole proprietorship as a CPA. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, compliance, technology, and investment management support, enabling advisors to deliver customized portfolio solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Mark Strunk Jr is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within PNC Investments and PNC Bank, along with brief periods at Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank and LPL Financial. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to implement portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Travis Bolton is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, and BB&T. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research tools.

Matthew Young is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual, and Axa Advisors, among others. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working in education and the food service industry. Matthew is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic methods and serves multiple registered investment companies and intermediary platforms.

Donald Marano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced analytical tools.

Jennifer Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Valor Wealth Management, and MML Investors Services. Outside of finance, she was involved with Pink Entourage Salon for four years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party resources, and supports a large network of advisors with advanced research and operational tools.