Douglas Swope is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stillwater Capital Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Stillwater since 2009 and joined CapFinancial Partners, LLC. (CAPTRUST) in 2026. Stillwater Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and endowment plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary investment advice, and pension/endowment services, utilizing a combination of fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside strategic asset allocation.

Jonathan Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with DT Investment Partners, LLC since 2011. DT Investment Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and independent investment consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active management approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies according to client risk profiles.

Stephen Mcguire is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with one year of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and previously worked at Bank of China from 2015 to 2020. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary tools and quantitative measures to construct long-term oriented portfolios that include a range of investment options.

Mark Kaskey is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Kaskey also operates MJB Wealth Management Group as a marketing name for his securities business at Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services, combining broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, clearing, and prime services with managed account solutions.

Jesse Pellegrino is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at IAM Advisory LLC, Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. prior to joining Wealthcare. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary Wealthcare software and combines evidence-based, quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to implement both passive and active investment strategies.

Aaron Mazer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. He has held positions at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and Prudential. He serves as a board member and investment committee member for the MidwayUSA Foundation, a nonprofit supporting youth shooting sports teams nationwide. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and planning services through independent advisors on its platform, leveraging institutional resources and third-party managers.

Brian Walsh is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Vested Advisors, LLC, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He is also the owner of Cruzen, an LLC developing a mobile services app. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and serves over 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Maria Cacia is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2018 and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary quantitative measures and a variety of investment vehicles to construct long-term portfolios.

James Bartolacci is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at IAM Advisory LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach using proprietary Wealthcare software and a behavioral economics framework, combining passive and active investment strategies supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Nathan Borrmann is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners and LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and Cairn University. Wealthcare Advisory Partners manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework and offers access to alternative and private placement investments.

Catherine Town is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and Walsh & Nicholson Financial. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and independent managers.

Elizabeth Pagano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She currently works at Nations Financial Group, Inc. and has prior experience with firms including The Vanguard Group and Prudential Advisors. She also serves as a financial planner with McCloskey Financial Group. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and various investment models, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and tactical strategies.

Douglas Grom is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 25 years of experience in financial markets, including time on Wall Street and the Chicago Board of Trade. Douglas specializes in helping individuals and families organize their finances and develop personalized strategies to pursue their long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management because he shares the firm's commitment to ethics, customer care, and trust-based relationships. His investment philosophy emphasizes quality investments, diversification, and a long-term outlook. He aims to create customized strategies that clients can understand and rely on. Beyond his professional work, Douglas is actively involved in his community. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Springfield Township Rotary Club and is a board member of the East Falls Development Corporation. As a single father of two teenage boys, he also understands firsthand the financial challenges related to college, retirement, long-term care, and estate planning that many of his clients face.

Thomas Ervin is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Diversified, LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Securities Service Network, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm offers multi-tiered financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a two-phase planning process and a range of third-party managers and platforms tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Jon Walheim is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding a Series 63 license and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of The Walheim Group, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6 billion in client assets through over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines goals-based planning supported by proprietary software with an evidence-based investment approach that includes access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Philip Sears III is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers 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.

Peter Kokolus is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Mason, he spent 22 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $15.67 billion across about 1,063 clients. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services including outsourced chief investment officer engagements, with an investment approach centered on strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection.

David Levy is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Diversified, LLC, where he has worked since 2007, including time at affiliated entities, and previously held positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Financial and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory role, Levy is involved in managing an affiliated tax services firm, Diversified Tax, where he participates in business growth and decision-making. Diversified, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and a pooled investment vehicle. The firm employs a two-phase planning process with tailored asset allocation strategies and utilizes third-party managers and platforms to support client portfolios, while also offering affiliated insurance and tax services.

William Beard is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Beard is also associated with MJB Wealth Management Group, a marketing name for Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Joseph Gairo is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthcare Capital Management in 2022, he worked at SEI Investments Company for six years. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and precious-metal investments, utilizing model portfolios supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms.