David Foote is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and co-trustee for investment-related trusts in Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Ryan Meade is a Financial Advisor with over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, based in Wilmington, Delaware. He is part of TWJ Wealth Management, a team recognized by Barron's and Forbes. Ryan specializes in retirement planning, wealth management, estate planning, and family wealth management strategies, including college education and personal retirement planning. He began his career in finance in 2007 and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ryan earned a degree in Business Administration from Penn State University. Ryan resides in the Philadelphia-Wilmington area with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional work, he supports local charities benefiting military service members and youth initiatives. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, fishing, hunting, ice hockey, pickleball, running, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Tyler Simonds is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and held roles in the hospitality industry. He serves on the board of United Way of Cecil County, advising on management and financial decisions for the organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a broad nationwide network and a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lynne Rowan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Rohan James is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure to manage its investment solutions.

Thomas Cooney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 20 years at PNC Investments. He is involved in managing entities related to his LPL business as well as a separate insurance services activity. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kathy Bauers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Bauers is a co-owner of P Two P, LLC, where she manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Stephanie Smith Christiano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she has built a career spanning over 28 years. She began her journey with the firm through a college internship and joined full-time in 1998. Stephanie focuses on working with families to help them define and achieve their financial goals through regular meetings to assess progress and adjust plans as needed. Her approach emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and professional partners to simplify financial decision-making. Stephanie holds a Master's degree from Wilmington College and a Bachelor's degree from Wesley College. She has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, employee financial health, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to her professional work, Stephanie is involved in her community as a board member of First State Ballet and a trustee of Delaware Hospice. She also volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. Residing in Delaware with her husband, a teacher, and their daughter, Stephanie balances her professional responsibilities with spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling.

Paul Miller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, PTS Brokerage, Investment Professionals, Penn Investment Advisors, and Penn Community Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice Chairman of the Delaware District for the US Tennis Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Paul Morrison is a financial professional at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Diamond State Financial Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and serves on the Alumni Advisory Board for the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Delaware. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Stroud is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching basketball. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering programs that include ongoing planning, educational seminars, and specialized event-driven services.

Sarah Dell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Elkton, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked at Keller Williams Wilmington and has experience in educational settings including Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Oldfields School. She also supports a financial advisor administratively through her outside employment with Kimberlee M. O. LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

Charles McDonald is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newark, Delaware, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including 38 years with Metlife Securities Inc. and over a decade with MassMutual and its affiliates. He serves as president of the NAIFA-Delaware chapter and participates as a member of a horse racing investment stable. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a collaborative planning approach using firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Mark Freed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Investments for nine years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Emmett De Rome is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual and its affiliates in 2025, he worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America in 2024 and has experience in the fitness industry with Central Rock Gym and Rock Spot Climbing. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze goals and provide written recommendations.

Richard Costello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous professional experience includes long-term roles at Securities Service Network, Securities America, and ownership of Group Insurance Solutions, an agency providing health insurance sales and services to individuals and small businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach integrates investment research and algorithmic tools to deliver customized income planning recommendations focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jacob Yates is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Diamond State Financial since 2014 and has held roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved as an agent and broker in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Ketul Mody is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Diamond State Financial Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, among others. Outside of his advisory role, Mody serves as co-secretary and volunteer for the Gujarati Samaj of Delaware, a local Indian community group. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering a range of investment and advisory services through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managers.

Gregory Cella is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial professional at Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at Diamond State Financial Group since 2016 and worked with Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services from 2016 to 2023. In addition to advisory services, he has engaged in fixed insurance sales as an agent/broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting over 10,000 independent advisors nationwide, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Cassandra Dekis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.