Stephen Swofford is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a holding company that has no active business operations. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and private clients such as pension plans and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized Investment Policy Committee that integrates quantitative and qualitative research, employing tax-aware and risk management strategies across multiple investment vehicles.

Maria Merced is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, with 19 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2011, following positions at Piedmont Investment Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peter Mayer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2019. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their families to define financial goals and assist in creating sustainable financial plans. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, Peter worked as a Financial Analyst at Independence Square Advisors from 2016 to 2019. His professional experience spans financial analysis, planning, and consulting, enabling him to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Peter has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, golf, hiking, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Julia Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains oversight of sub-advisers while addressing conflicts of interest.

Robert Billings is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Newark, Delaware, and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves as a local board member for the Selective Service Administration, acting as a director appointed by the President. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process involves written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a focus on eligible strategies.

Timothy Fox is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, he worked at PayPal for two years and spent over a decade with the Delaware Claims Processing Facility. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Arash Ahmadpour is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and was previously employed at the University of Delaware from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Nicole Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise in Wilmington, Delaware, with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at the State of Delaware Department of Justice before joining Ameriprise in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Fund for Women, a Delaware-based organization focused on supporting women and girls. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Jennifer Hoey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience to her role. She works with a diverse clientele that includes corporate executives, teachers, farmers, doctors, attorneys, and caregivers, among others. Jennifer helps her clients outline their financial goals—both short-term and long-term—and creates customized plans to achieve those goals, emphasizing risk awareness, cash flow needs, and regular portfolio reviews. She takes a holistic approach to wealth management, addressing college and retirement savings, mortgage strategies, insurance and long-term care planning, job transitions, and charitable giving. Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree from Rosemont College, where she studied English Literature and Philosophy with a concentration in French. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification as well as the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification, and is recognized among Forbes' Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list. Over her career at Merrill Lynch, Jennifer has cultivated a broad network to support complex client needs. She is also a member of the United States Equestrian Federation. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer is an avid equestrian and gardener. She actively competes in equestrian events across the mid-Atlantic region and is involved in restoring native plants and trees on her property. She maintains a commitment to client relationships and mentorship, often visiting clients who have relocated and providing guidance to students at local colleges and universities.

Elizabeth Darling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oxford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved in several symphony orchestras, including the Dubuque, Billings, and Lima Symphony Orchestras, and has experience outside finance in the hospitality and brewing industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Charles Stalter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Diamond State Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the leadership chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Delaware and is a board member of the nonprofit DSFG Cares. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Emily Woodson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and Financial House. Outside of her advisory work, she has involvement with CFC Inc., an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Silk Hedges is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he spent two years as a stay-at-home parent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars tailored to a broad client base.

Michael Mulford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and has prior experience working in various roles, including positions at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and New Ocean Health Solutions. Outside of finance, he has been involved with health and fitness-related businesses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Steven Pierce Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Greenville, Delaware, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Cuna Brokerage/LPL Financial LLC for ten years and has been affiliated with Fulton Bank since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Pierce MGMT LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support tailored investment consulting.

Brady Mc Govern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC. His background includes various roles at Gettysburg College and other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that address topics from cash flow and retirement to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

James Leitz is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Seapointe Village Realty and various educational and community organizations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Brandon Miller is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, with three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Diamond State Financial Group since 2023, and previously was employed at Securian Financial Service and Minnesota Life Insurance Company in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Dutch-Way Farm Market since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Keith Kepplinger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities, among others. Outside of financial advising, he is a passive owner of several outpatient mental health franchises through Ellie Mental Health and High Horse Ventures LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Connor Hollick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at DealerFlex and Financial House, as well as experience in educational and recreational organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad advisory and brokerage platform. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of investment strategies.