Sean Balliet is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Cora Capital Advisors. He is also a partner at Baratz & Associates, P.A., a certified public accounting firm where he focuses on tax planning, preparation, and compliance. Cora Capital Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach using diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, bonds, and selective trading, supported by internal due diligence and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Eric Cassel is a financial advisor with Thrive Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrive, he worked at Exos and held multiple roles within Vanguard-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lifted Brands, LLC, an e-commerce sales business. Thrive Capital Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to private placement opportunities. The firm uses diversified model portfolios, fundamental analysis, and third-party sub-advisors to tailor investment strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Gary Brotz is a financial advisor with PTS Brokerage, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with PTS Brokerage since 2006 and maintains longstanding roles in related accounting and tax service businesses, including as a partner in a CPA firm since 1993. PTS Brokerage, LLC provides investment supervisory and money management, financial planning, and investment advice to individuals, estates, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis, and employs derivatives and options strategies primarily for larger accounts.

Ari Cohen is a financial advisor at CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience spanning roles at Pathstone Family Office and JP Morgan. He has been with CogentBlue since 2026. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach tailored to each client’s investment policy and integrates third-party managers and technology solutions for account management.

Keith Radimer is a financial advisor with Laurel Oak Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Rad Equestrian LLC, an equestrian business. Laurel Oak Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement/ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies, including tactical asset allocation and alternative investments, within a predominantly discretionary investment process.

Joseph Martinez is a financial advisor at Entrust Financial LLC in Wayne, PA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Entrust Financial in 2021, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2016 to 2019. Entrust Financial is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a multi-step process to set long-term investment objectives and asset allocation, typically implementing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and selected independent managers.

Ian Higgins is a financial advisor at Clearview Financial Partners with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SEI Investments and The Vanguard Group. Clearview Financial Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.06 billion across over 600 client relationships, employing an open-architecture investment approach with a mix of fundamental, tactical, and quantitative methods.

Mark Manning is a financial advisor with Compass Ion Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and CT Financial Advisors, LLC. Manning serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including the Harry Cohen Foundation and the Delaware Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and he is an investment committee member for the United States Tennis Association. Compass Ion Advisors serves individuals, families, and institutional clients such as trusts, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated financial planning and investment advisory services, managing approximately $1.59 billion through a team-driven model with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and long-term investment horizons.

John Norman is a financial advisor at Laurel Oak Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for five years. His diverse work background includes roles outside finance, such as at Caffe Molise and Tsunami Sushi. Laurel Oak Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement/ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a predominantly discretionary investment approach combining active and passive strategies, tactical asset allocation, and use of independent managers and sub-advisors.

Thomas Devine is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cypress Financial Planning in Haddon Heights, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cypress, he worked at Ally Bank and GNR Group. Outside of financial advising, he has experience with Popsy Pop, LLC. Cypress Financial Planning is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and options, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary client portfolios.

Gustavo Masri is a financial advisor at Alden Investment Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous work includes positions at J. Alden Associates, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Masri serves as Treasurer for Congregation Mikveh Israel, a non-profit religious organization in Philadelphia. Alden Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, other advisors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized asset allocations using proprietary strategies and third-party managers, with a distinctive emphasis on fiduciary services for employer plans and integrated technology platforms.

William Kaeli Jr. is a financial advisor at Northstar Asset Management Company, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Kaeli has been with the Northstar team since 2021. NorthStar Asset Management Company provides investment management and ERISA fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a growth-biased investment strategy based on fundamental analysis and asset allocation, managing approximately $660 million with a compact advisory team.

Justin Yakubowski is a financial advisor at Laurel Oak Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank spanning from 2016 to 2025. Laurel Oak Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement/ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a predominantly discretionary investment process that combines active and passive strategies, tactical asset allocation, and alternative investments.

Stephen Palmer is a financial advisor at Pennsylvania Capital Management Inc. in Naples, FL, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Pennsylvania Capital Management since 2005. Pennsylvania Capital Management provides investment consulting, portfolio management, financial planning, and access to private investment funds and automated strategies. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering customized asset allocations implemented through various investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Henry Riley is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has been with Barton Investment Management, LLC since 2006. Barton Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on fundamentally driven, concentrated portfolios and emphasizes long-term investing with attention to company-level economics and founder or management ownership.

Sean De Barberie is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrive Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at RiversEdge Advisors and KeyBank. Outside of finance, he has experience managing a hauling business, DeBar's Hauling. Thrive Capital Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and educational services. The firm uses diversified model portfolios supported by fundamental analysis and collaborates with third-party sub-advisors to tailor investment strategies.

Adrienne Stark is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She currently works at Boldin Advisors and has held roles at firms including MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT, Fidelity Investments, TIAA CREF, and Facet Wealth. Outside of her advisory practice, she serves as Treasurer on the Young Friends Advisory Board for the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, an animal rescue organization. Boldin Advisors offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to recommend diversified, low-cost index fund portfolios and emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach without discretionary account management.

Paul La Fountain is a financial advisor at Alden Capital with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Alden Investment Group since 2020 and has a background in education, having held positions in multiple school districts. Outside of finance, he is involved with Corlys Irish Pub and Grille, a business he has been associated with since 2007. Alden Capital Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.44 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers customized asset allocations combining proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and model portfolios through its Alden COVE platform, along with sub-advisory services, fee-only financial planning, and specialized retirement plan design and fiduciary support for small and mid-sized employers and nonprofit entities.

Justin Biebel is a financial advisor with LUMINIST Capital, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at RM Investment Strategies, LLC and 616 Advisors, where he was involved in FX and derivatives trading. He is also a member of Advisory Advocates, LLC, a non-investment related business. LUMINIST Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage client accounts, typically on a discretionary basis, and offers tailored portfolio management, consulting, and co-advisory arrangements.

Nicole Offerman is a financial advisor at RTD Financial Advisors Inc with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RTD Financial Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, she was associated with Innovative Investment Fiduciaries, LLC and Innovative Benefit Planning, LLC, where she also serves as an account executive in employee benefit and financial services. RTD Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, and institutional clients including pension and ERISA-covered retirement plans, trusts, and non-profits. The firm employs a life-centered financial planning approach with personalized investment management and fiduciary consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, tax-aware management, and comprehensive reporting.