Alexander Di Cesare is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2023. His background includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Rockland Financial Group, and experience in both educational and corporate settings. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides planning and managed-account services separately, allowing clients to combine them under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jesse Hayhurst is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1993, including a concurrent role at Bank of America since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Charan Kaur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, combining a broad understanding of market cycles with firsthand knowledge of family business operations. This blend of expertise enables her to provide tailored financial guidance and strategic solutions that assist clients in navigating both opportunities and challenges with confidence. Before joining Merrill, Charan spent 15 years in institutional finance, holding director positions at multiple firms and gaining extensive experience in derivatives and global financial markets. Her background includes working with senior-level executives, business owners, physicians, attorneys, and other accomplished clients. Charan’s approach centers on personalized financial planning, addressing clients’ unique situations, including concentrated stock positions and executive compensation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Charan holds a Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in International Business from Hofstra University and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Baruch College. She is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Charan is actively involved in her community, serving on the boards of TAARA, which supports survivors of sex trafficking, and Bonnie Brae, a New Jersey residential community for at-risk boys and families in crisis. Her personal interests include hiking, pickleball, reading, table tennis, tennis, and traveling.

Robert Mc Peake is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SEI Investments, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Long & Foster Real Estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools.

Roberta Levine is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from its Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Chris Talpas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, and Key Investment Services LLC, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Darin Vanantwerp is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and related products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Arvind Mathur is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Whitehall, PA, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marcus Patterson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Allentown, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, PFS Investments Inc., Wells Fargo, and Uline. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Blue Grillhouse since 2016. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Daulton Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Allentown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and earlier experience outside finance at Bayada Home Health Care and Vynecrest Winery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and provides a wide range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Charlene Flick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with affiliated MassMutual entities since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative relationships.

David Grube is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and has operated Grube Financial Services since 1993. Outside of advisory work, he owns a CPA practice focused on tax planning and preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Zackary Gillen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026 and has experience working at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including roles in education and commercial real estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations in a collaborative, annual planning process.

John Clayton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Center Valley, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RiverSource Distributors Inc. for 13 years. Clayton is co-owner of Christopher D. Myers LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients approaching or in retirement.

Rebecca Wychock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a fitness instructor and wedding dance choreographer in Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kevin Houser is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he spent 10 years at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he co-authors a retirement-focused book and owns a tax preparation business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria. The firm combines advisory services with other financial product offerings to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Denise Pautz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011. Prior to that, she worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2000 to 2002. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Donna Tretter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Allentown, PA, with 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and uses proprietary tools and modeling techniques, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Scott Strum is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, having joined the firm in 2025 after 21 years at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. Strum is involved in nonprofit and community activities, serving as a board member for the Reading Symphony Orchestra and as treasurer for Rock Hollow Woods. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through thousands of financial professionals and utilizes multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Wyatt Wolf is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at New York Life Insurance Company and academic positions at The Pennsylvania State University and its Berks Campus. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of sub-advisers, and advisory roles to registered investment companies.