Brian Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and outcome modeling techniques.

David Morton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Center Valley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Seth Paluck is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes work in landscaping and infrastructure prior to entering the financial services field. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management options.

Taj Piontkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC, The Cheesecake Factory, and Gilbane Building Company. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Shelley Fraker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Adam Guenard is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with the Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience in political campaigns and community roles, including work with the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and the Brian Fitzpatrick Congressional Campaign. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning advice focused on retirement income strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research and algorithmic tools, with distinctive enrollment criteria and an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Michael Ruisch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience working at DoorDash and Fairstone Group Limited. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee for a summer league for boys and girls in grades 3-10. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Laura Saunders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Parrish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Ragan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, transitioning to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Clewell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Girard Advisory Services, Girard Partners, Ltd, Girard Investment Services, LLC, and Univest Investments, Inc. He is based in Bethlehem, PA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Donna Leffler is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning analyses that support client decision-making.

John Giancaterino Jr. is a ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and managing his own firms, Giancaterino and Associates and WealthWorks Financial, LLC. He is also involved in fixed insurance product sales and life settlements through his independent insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and affiliations.

Carmen Locascio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and having 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Locascio also maintains a role as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved tools and offers event-driven planning programs along with educational seminars.

Karen Prudencio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns Pocono Latin Fest, a community event in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, utilizing an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Scott Hoffman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Martin Kovach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for family investment matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process based on modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Blaine Fritsch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Edward Schrimpe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and OSAIC for 2 years. He is also involved in asset and wealth management services related to life insurance and fixed annuities outside of securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Jeffrey Haas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2021. Haas is also the owner of Haas Financial Services and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.