Darin Lusch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Allentown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Agia and Health Network Laboratories. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Troxell family reunion, managing annual financial reporting and transactions. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Edward Jenkins III is a financial advisor at Farther with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Snow Capital Management LP for 17 years and at 79 Financial LLC for three years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm offers discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with proprietary model portfolios and automatic rebalancing.

Dominic Marfisi is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for Agia, working with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, operating at scale with extensive use of centralized technology and model solutions.

Mark Manetti is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently serves at Farther Finance Advisors and previously worked for nearly two decades at Allegheny Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he holds several managing member and board positions in investment-related and manufacturing entities. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke or algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, while providing discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting services.

Anthony Shatley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at 3Rivers Financial, PINNACLE Financial Strategies, and Citizens Securities, Inc. He is also co-owner of 3Rivers Financial and owner of Shatley Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services.

Evan Hood is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Bank and North Park Lounge Cranberry. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only discretionary digital account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Kevin Gertz is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2006 and also serves as a supervisor of off-ice officials for the New Jersey Devils hockey team. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing unified managed accounts and optional overlay services to implement its investment strategies.

Brian Johns is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., Hefren-Tillotson, and AIG Retirement Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, delivering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Danielle Baran is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2009. Baran also serves as an agent with Agia, offering non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Richard Bopp is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. since 2003. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is noted for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Douglas Stirling is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Stirling serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Zoo. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, including in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and a unified managed account overlay.

Yuri Demetris is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with The Huntington Investment Company since 2015 and joined Ameriprise in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Mars Girls Youth Basketball Association. The Huntington Investment Company provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. Its investment approach features an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers, affiliate offerings, and Envestnet overlay services.

John Hellgren Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Seven Fields, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and has been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Alex Pawlawski is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has served at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns a hunting camp in Pennsylvania. Hornor, Townsend & Kent provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs and financial planning through a network of advisors, operating with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Wendy Obrien is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of her advisory role, Obrien serves on multiple healthcare boards, including the West Penn Hospital Foundation and Forbes Hospital, and is involved with the West Penn Allegheny Health System Board of Directors. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and portfolio strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Trent Tipton is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions in the hospitality and retail sectors. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Larry Marks is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with both proprietary and third-party strategies, and operates under dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

James Bish is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Sales Manager at First Commonwealth Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Grembi Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He also engages in writing fixed and variable insurance products, including life, disability, annuities, and health-related coverage. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with a focus on discretionary investment management and ongoing client reviews.

Kraig Cawley is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operates Cawley Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Cambridge Investment Research. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of investment solutions and operates as a platform provider delivering operations, compliance, and practice-management support.