Howard Richardson is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2002 and is also associated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns two coffee-related businesses, Kaffe Karma and Karmas Korner. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, offering multiple program options and integrated access to broker-dealer platforms and insurance products.

Stephen Hyde is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Hfm Investment Advisors, Inc. since 1993 and previously worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member and trainer for the Catholic Leadership Institute and is a board member at St. Marks High School. Hfm Investment Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciary clients by providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs fundamental security analysis and an asset-allocation approach focused on diversification, tax efficiency, and aligning strategies with clients’ goals and time horizons.

Eric Pressler is a financial advisor at N1 Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. from 2004 to 2023. Pressler has been with N1 Advisors since 2003, contributing to the firm’s team of four advisors. N1 Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $393 million across about 180 clients and operates from five offices, implementing portfolios primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income products on a discretionary basis.

Brent Bonstingl is a financial advisor with Delaware Wealth Planners in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Delaware Avenue Wealth Planners, LLC and Penn Investment Advisors, Inc. During his career, he has also worked as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. Delaware Wealth Planners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes multiple analytical approaches and a broad investment menu, including third-party sub-advised strategies, and may accept fiduciary roles for retirement plans.

Robert Rodriguez Maldonado is a financial advisor at N1 Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bryn Mawr Trust, Goldey-Beacom College, and Christiana Care Hospital. N1 Advisors serves individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm develops tailored Client Profiles and Investment Objective Confirmations to guide its discretionary investment management, primarily utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income products.

Patrick Rogan is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Black Arrow Capital LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Capital One Investment Services, as well as academic involvement at Villanova University. Black Arrow Capital LLC provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with both passive and active manager selection and offers services ranging from wealth management to retirement plan consulting.

Marc Hansen is a CFP® professional at JPL Asset Management and Planning, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with JPL since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. JPL Asset Management and Planning serves individual clients, trusts, custodial accounts, and 401(k) participants by providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs traditional asset-allocation models to build diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing individualized portfolio management.

Christopher Bove is a financial advisor with JPL Asset Management and Planning, LLC in Newark, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities. JPL Asset Management and Planning serves individual clients, trusts, custodial accounts, and 401(k) participants by providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs traditional asset-allocation models to build diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, with advisors also active as insurance producers conducting those activities outside firm supervision.

Timothy Humphreys is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Delaware Wealth Planners in Wilmington, DE. His prior work includes roles at Eagleview Advisors and Delaware Avenue Wealth Planners, alongside entrepreneurial ventures such as owning and advising multiple businesses including a business consulting firm and several service companies. Delaware Wealth Planners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs multiple analytical investment approaches and a broad range of strategies, including the use of third-party sub-advisors and alternative investment vehicles.

Richard Jakotowicz Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Benchmark Financial, LLC in Wilmington, DE, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benchmark Financial since 2018 and previously at Tfg Wealth Management, Llc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Director of the Lerner College Trading Center at the University of Delaware, where he teaches business courses and integrates the trading center into the curriculum. Benchmark Financial, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering personalized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using index funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, with customized plans based on client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Connor Matheny is a CFP® with three years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockford Financial Planning in Wilmington, DE. He has worked exclusively with Rockford Financial Planning since 2021, with prior experience outside the financial sector. Rockford Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and provides consulting to employer retirement plans. The firm primarily implements passive, asset-class-based portfolios using index mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts on a discretionary basis through a wrap fee program that combines advisory, trading, and custodial services into a single billing arrangement.

Ryan Ruark is a financial advisor at Candlelight Financial Solutions with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, LLC and Lion Street Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Ruark serves as a volunteer board member for the JT Dorsey Foundation and is a committee member of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Candlelight Financial Solutions is a registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to implement strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances and offers a monthly newsletter as part of its client communications.

John Abood is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2006. He has also been associated with LPL Financial since 2003 and held positions at Financial House, Inc. and Independent Advisers Group Corp earlier in his career. Abood Financial, Inc., an entity related to his work, is involved in both investment and non-investment activities. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a range of investment vehicles, offers multiple program options including discretionary model portfolios, and integrates insurance and commissionable products alongside fee-based advisory services.

Thomas Larocca is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with JPL Asset Management and Planning, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Root Em In Racing LLC, a horse breeding and racing business. JPL Asset Management and Planning serves individual clients, trusts, custodial accounts, and 401(k) participants by providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm uses traditional asset-allocation models to build diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, requiring client approval before trades.

Jacob Weaver is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lau Associates LLC from 2016 to 2019. Benchmark Financial, LLC is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on passive portfolio construction using index mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. government bonds, and other fixed income instruments, with client plans tailored to goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Ryan Gwinn is a financial advisor at N1 Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with N1 Advisors since 2012. Prior to and during his time at N1 Advisors, he was also associated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2023. N1 Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $393 million across about 180 clients and operates with a four-advisor team spanning five offices.

Marissa Frizzell is a financial advisor at Abridge Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Proteus, LLC from 2021 to 2025 and Sei from 2012 to 2021. Abridge Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies within an institutional, core-and-satellite framework and provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Thomas Caffrey Sr. is a financial advisor at Moyer Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Main Line Financial Advisors for 10 years and operated Caffrey Retirement Solutions for three years before joining his current firm. Moyer Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing investment advisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm integrates tax preparation and bookkeeping through its CPA parent company and offers tailored investment strategies with regular account reviews.

Samuel Fiechter is a financial advisor with Walnut Green Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Walnut Green since 2013 and is also a limited partner in Chalk Creek SLP, LP. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of CID, Inc., a real estate holding company, and manages Brookdale Farm Management, LLC. Walnut Green Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm manages separate accounts with a long-term, fundamentals-based approach and serves as co-investment adviser to a private pooled fund that combines equity compounding with tactical positioning across asset classes.

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