Frank Charlton Jr. is a ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 28 years. He also operates an outside insurance brokerage specializing in individual life and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs collaborative, software-supported planning approaches and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Stephen Rifici is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Wilmington, DE. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member-at-large on the Board of Directors for the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group and serves on a local township committee advising on conservation easements. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes collaboration between centralized service teams and financial advisors, focusing on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources within a defined investment universe.

Christian Wagner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, PTS Brokerage, Penn Investment Advisors, and Penn Community Bank. He serves as an emeritus board member of the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation and is on the advisory board of Facecake Marketing Technologies, an augmented reality company. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs for individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm works extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Lindsay Przywara is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Dan Dougherty State Farm Agency for four years and held various roles at WaWa and Goldey-Beacom College. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Luke Chapman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hockessin, DE, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Now What Financial Education, LLC, where he co-authors books and performs paid speaking engagements related to financial education. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newark, Delaware, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. He also owns Extra Mile Tax Prep Service, a tax preparation business he has operated since 1999. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jie Huang is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Jie has extensive experience in the financial sector, having previously served as a Financial Consultant at LPL Financial from 2017 to 2020, Vice President of Marketing Analysis at Barclays US from 2013 to 2016, Associate at BlackRock Financial from 2005 to 2013, and Financial Analyst in Investment Banking at Bank of China International from 2000 to 2003. Jie communicates fluently in Cantonese, Mandarin, and the Shanghai dialect. Jie emphasizes a personalized approach to financial guidance, recognizing the uniqueness of each client's economic and life situation. Dedicated to understanding personal goals, Jie collaborates with clients to develop financial security plans tailored to their specific needs. Outside of work, Jie enjoys badminton, family activities, movies, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Laura Fontana is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the New Castle Community Partnership and the New Castle Historical Society, and participates on the Finance Committee for the City of New Castle. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Richard Laird Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenville, DE, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in landscape and wildlife photography as a sole proprietor and serves as Vice President of the Wilmington Club, where he chairs the House Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers various investment and financial products through its broad network.

Christopher Malmstrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Newark, DE, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alpine Brokerage Services, LLC for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Malmstrom serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including as Treasurer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Brandywine Chapter and as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service which provides retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing guidance focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Randstad, Infosys, and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he co-owns and operates a judo studio where he teaches and coaches. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Wadleigh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Based in Wilmington, DE, his background includes extensive experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Andrew Ferrell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newark, Delaware, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2019 before joining MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services in 2019. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing annual collaborative relationships and event-driven planning programs.

Melissa Ray is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals with clarity and confidence. She focuses on translating complex financial decisions into actionable strategies that align with clients' priorities. Melissa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Client Experience Associate, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current position. This experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Melissa has interests in cooking and baking, music, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, and running.

David Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Compass Ion Advisors and spent over a decade at Willowdale Chapel. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Eric Gustafson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenville, Delaware, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and utilizes approved planning tools, offering a range of retail and institutional products and services.

Marco Nava is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank, MUFG Union Bank, PNC, and Citizens Business Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Tabatha Schury is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2015. She previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank from 2015 to 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Mark Verbanas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Verbanas serves on the Finance Committee of the Oxford Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Charles Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Allen serves on the executive boards of both the Southern New Jersey Council and the Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through a combination of advisory and brokerage services.