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Joseph K

Series 63, Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Joseph Kendy is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2025, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Joseph M. Kendy, LLC, a payroll tax savings business. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Francis G

Series 63, Series 66

Springfield, PA

Citizens Securities, Inc.

Francis Giamboy Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Citizens Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he spent five years with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a weekly radio talk show, WDEL Saturday HOTSPOT. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, providing investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm offers digital and managed account advisory programs and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing
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Lisa S

Series 63, Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

Janney Montgomery Scott

Lisa Somers is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Stifel for 10 years before joining Janney in 2019. Somers serves as a board member of the VIA Foundation, participating in meetings related to investment assets, donations, and fundraising. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management, and provides custody and trustee services through its subsidiary trust company.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Drew P

Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Drew Patenaude is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, he worked at Voom Medical Devices, Orthofix, Novastep, and DNE LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms to implement client solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Margaret M

Series 66

Bethlehem, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Margaret Mc Guire is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been working in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, she was affiliated with Royal Alliance and OSAIC, and she also spent three years working at Shippensburg University. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains affiliations with multiple custodial platforms and third-party advisers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph F

Series 66

Center Valley, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Joseph Frederick Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital Planning Wealth Management and LPL Financial, among others. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services and utilizing proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew S

Series 66

Easton, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Andrew Stitt is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, Stitt serves as the head lacrosse coach at Moravian Academy High School in Bethlehem, PA. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates technology platforms alongside a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Todd N

Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Todd Newcomer is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and GBB & Company, where he was a partner providing tax preparation and auditing services. Newcomer serves as a board member of the Little Free Library nonprofit organization. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisors offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities with investment advice.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Craig S

Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Craig Schafer is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2013 and also operates Schafer & Company, a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Schafer is involved in multiple business activities, including life insurance brokerage and retirement plan consulting under the 1847 Financial and 1847 Wealth Advocate brands. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities, working with third-party asset managers and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Madison D

Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

Mariner

Madison Dill is a financial advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Corbenic Partners, LLC and Bloomsburg University. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by an internal management team and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and administrative services uncommon for enterprises of its size.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Donald C

Series 63, Series 66

Quakertown, PA

Guardian Life

Donald Connors is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life since 2011 and Park Avenue Securities since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Connors is the owner of LifePoint Financial LLC, which manages residual commissions for life and disability insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with a blend of proprietary and third-party investment models.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Douglas L

Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Truist Advisory Services

Douglas Leonzi is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Bb&T Securities before joining Truist in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the East Stroudsburg University Foundation and is active with the Andre Reed Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in the Allentown area. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supplemented by AI-enabled research tools and extensive inter-affiliate integration.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Michael Mcguire is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Sii, and OSAIC Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Atlas Advisors, LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Robert B

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

Truist Advisory Services

Robert Bem is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following prior roles at BB&T Securities and BBTIS. He is based in Bethlehem, PA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platform arrangements.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shaun O

Series 63, Series 65

Bethlehem, PA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Shaun O'Boyle is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at MetLife Securities before joining Commonwealth and founding Steel Pillars LLC in 2016. He also spends a portion of his time on fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction and offering proprietary model portfolios.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Michael Mastillo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at United Financial Services and The Assurance Group. He is also involved in insurance sales for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms and manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan S

CFP®, Series 66

Allentown, PA

Janney Montgomery Scott

Jonathan Swavely is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and has prior experience at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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William C

Series 66

Center Valley, PA

TIAA-CREF

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.

General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals
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Shawn S

Series 63, Series 66

Easton, PA

PNC Wealth Management

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.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
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Michael K

Series 63

Bethlehem, PA

Lincoln Investment

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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