Farrukh Kazmi is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with his current firms since 2010 and 2022, respectively. His other business activities include serving as a financial advisor at A&S Asset Management and managing various real estate office buildings. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets through a network of independent adviser representatives who tailor portfolios using multiple investment structures and strategies.

Patrick Forst is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1986. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

Ismail Baram is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Saxony Securities, Inc and Workplace Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he was employed by Amazon Flex for three years. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model and employs various investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, while offering discretionary asset management and fee-based financial planning.

Zachary Carr is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment since 2024. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 14 years in primary education followed by four years in college education. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice. The firm delivers investment management through both discretionary in-house teams and non-discretionary advisors, utilizing proprietary screening processes and offering tax-aware portfolio options.

Gianni De La Cruz is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Facet since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc, Charles Schwab & Co, Inc., THE Vanguard Group, Inc., and PNC Wealth Management. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a range of households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations focused on exchange-traded funds and uses technology-driven processes to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management.

Stephen Schmitt Jr. is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Florida Financial Advisors, Inc., Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C., and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory role, he controls Workplace Financial Advisors, LLC, a pass-through entity for business revenue and expenses. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team model and employs a variety of investment approaches including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.

Jennifer Telesca is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, John Hancock Advisers, and MFC Global Investment Management. XML Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to a diverse retail client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates a multi-advisor team model and uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Michael Applebaum is a Series 63 licensed advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at Vanderbilt Advisory Services and has prior experience at Janney Montgomery Scott. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside a unique integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Susan Marino is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Marlton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2020 and over a decade at Van Eck Associates Corporation from 2007 to 2018. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, combining discretionary in-house investment management with non-discretionary advisor and third-party solutions.

Scott Tanker is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 33 years of experience in the industry, including roles at Next Financial Group Inc and Walnut Street Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns Tanker Consulting Services, where he consults on merchant services, and he is involved in insurance sales and pension plan consulting with a focus on 401(k) plans. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management through a multi-advisor network and utilizes an affiliated asset management platform alongside third-party providers.

Gerald Burhop is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Analysts and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. for 27 years. Burhop serves as a board member and treasurer for the charitable organization Women in Transition and volunteers as a board member for Methodist Services/Methodist Home for Children. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Ryan Crooks is a financial advisor at Roffman Miller Associates Inc with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Roffman Miller since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Roffman Miller provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $2.9 billion across about 1,560 client relationships, using a committee-based process focused on long-term objectives, diversification, and fundamental research.

Stephen Mc Entee is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Milestone Wealth Management, and QPSI. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Gregory Mikolajczak is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1999 and also has long-term engagements with Flyer’s Skate Zone and Camden County College. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a combination of discretionary in-house management and advisor-managed portfolios, supported by proprietary mutual-fund screening and relationships with institutional partners.

Alan Mandeloff is a CFP® professional based in Philadelphia, PA, with 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at United Capital Financial Advisors and has held prior roles at Apexium Financial LP and Citrin Cooperman & Co., where he also serves as a consultant providing tax and consulting services. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment approaches and operates an affiliate network that includes legal and trust services, as well as technology and sub-advisory platforms.

Scott Walden is a financial advisor with Pine Valley Investments in Marlton, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including nine years at Merrill prior to joining Pine Valley Investments. Pine Valley Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in managing portfolios, which may include a range of strategies such as long- and short-term trading, options, and structured notes, and serves both direct clients and referred clients through Tri-Party Agreements.

Damien Hanly is a financial advisor with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brite Advisors USA, Inc. and DeVere USA INC. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves individual clients across a network of about 60 independent advisors, offering discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm specializes in tailored investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with a distinct focus on U.K. expatriates and excludes corporate or charitable organization clients.

Thomas Damasco is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, TD Bank, N.A., TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Ameriprise. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, emphasizing a predominantly non-discretionary asset mix.

Joseph Fishman Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Creativeone Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Changepath, LLC, Benefit Wealth Partners, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner and agent of Freedom Financial Associates, where he is involved in insurance sales. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including proprietary ETF-based core models and boutique equity managers, supported by a platform that facilitates tailored suitability assessments and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Benjamin Janssen is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC and has previously held roles at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Southern New Hampshire, Universal Health Services, Inc., and PDA. Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-manager investment approach that combines passive and active strategies with a tax-sensitive, disciplined process and individualized Investment Policy Statements.