Joseph Baker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019 and serves as Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Origin Financial. Baker is also the owner of a CPA firm, Ballast & Associates, LLC, which provides tax advisory services. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension/profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of analytical methods and occasionally third-party managers to implement individualized portfolios.

Mark May is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and various positions outside finance. He serves on the board of directors for People's Place, a nonprofit addressing social and mental health needs in Delaware. Ballast Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, pension/profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers asset management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a mix of analytical methods and occasionally using third-party money managers to implement client strategies.

Christopher Hayes is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2017 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Hayes serves on the board of The Salisbury School in a voluntary capacity with no compensation. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes a multi-team approach with institutional capabilities and a broad range of investment strategies.

Ryan Kirby is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2017 before joining Snowden Lane Partners in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Atlantic General Hospital Foundation and Diakonia, a nonprofit providing emergency shelter and food to the homeless, and acts as treasurer for the Stray Fox Homeowners Association; he also officiates youth basketball games in Ocean City. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities, providing customized model portfolios and utilizing third-party managers while maintaining overall client oversight.

Rosemarie Dempsey is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. for 11 years and has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides 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.

Mark Opila is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2006. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized accounts and model strategies. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches, managing over $8 billion in assets and acting as an outsourced sub-advisor to intermediaries.

Benjamin Bateman is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of advising, he co-owns a tax preparation and business solutions firm and offers accident and health insurance products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans through various managed accounts and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within its investment approach.

Michael Garofalo is a financial advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked as an independent insurance agent since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he sells and services life, health, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, Medicare supplemental, and property and casualty insurance. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers various programs including Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts, with a suitability-driven approach that incorporates risk assessments and periodic client reviews.

Michael Rogers is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Prudential affiliates, M&T Securities, and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of finance, he is active as a musician, playing bass, guitar, and singing. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice and education programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rate, and retirement age guidance. The firm uses Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and manages a large client base primarily with non-discretionary assets.

Gia Raines is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2008. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

William Poff is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of services such as brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Joseph Bataille is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life and World Relief Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an insurance agent providing a range of Medicare and health insurance products. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Daniel Crocker is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1994 and has also been involved with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates Sage Financial LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team and provides diverse investment solutions such as model portfolios, third-party asset management, and both advisory and brokerage services.

David Ryan is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC, Compass Investment Advisors, and Philadelphia Gas Works. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides access to multiple advisory programs, third-party managers, and a firm-managed separately managed account platform, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and client-centered solutions.

Jeriene Reed is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists and emphasizes algorithmic risk assessment and third-party portfolio implementation.

Richard Solloway is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has operated Solloway Investment Group LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Solloway Tax Services LLC, providing tax preparation and advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including specialized offerings for municipal clients and employer retirement plans.

Erin Winner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Element Wealth Planning and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Regina Chavez is a Series 66-credentialed financial professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior work includes roles at Infinity Welding, FOODMATE, and Mountaire Farms. Chavez is involved with CFS Retirement Solutions and Comprehensive Financial Solutions, both financial services businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Philip Zimmerman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2005. He brings over 30 years of experience in working with C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirement plan sponsors. Phil focuses on developing and implementing personalized financial strategies that address areas such as retirement planning, tax-efficient inter-generational wealth transfer, managing stock options and restricted shares, and maximizing tax deferral. Additionally, he assists retirement plan sponsors in optimizing plan design, offering fiduciary support, and promoting financial wellness and retirement readiness for participants. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from New York University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional responsibilities, Phil has contributed to the community as a platelet donor for the American Red Cross and has volunteered with Bunker Labs as a former City Community Leader. He has also served on the board of the Delaware County Estate Planning Council. Phil enjoys cooking, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

George Athas Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel in Ocean Pines, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.