Philip Marchese is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as a representative at Kestra Advisory and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is the COO of Automation Distribution Inc and MDCI Automation, overseeing operations and finance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services that include plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors as well as individual clients.

Linda Jones is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Jones has worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016 and with Bankers Life and Casualty since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is a captive insurance agent, involved in the sale of health insurance, life insurance, and annuities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily for mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Thomas Licwinko is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Sterling Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and emphasizes a financial planning-led investment process with low-cost indexing and supplemental strategies, supported by a large advisory team and integrated affiliated businesses.

James Bartow Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and operating his own practice, James A. Bartow. He is also involved in insurance brokerage activities and owns JB Financial, a marketing entity. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and utilizes a variety of custodians and third-party managers to implement client-directed investment strategies.

Christina Forst is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at eMoney Advisor LLC and J.G. Wentworth. She is an active shareholder in Lincoln Investment Holding Group Inc., participating in quarterly committee meetings to prepare shareholder reports. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm employs an in-house investment management team to construct strategic model portfolios and offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through both advisor-led and firm-managed solutions.

Mark Clark is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including multiple tenures at Voya Financial Advisors dating back to 2014. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, third-party money manager access, and retirement-plan advisory services delivered through a large network of representatives and a diverse product offering.

Daniel Holtz is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2015. Holtz holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved models managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Paul Staffaroni Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and has previously worked at Foundations Financial Partners, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors by providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios.

Albert Angelos is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Clearing. He works concurrently with LPL Financial, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite. The firm’s fiduciary-based advisory model combines client goal assessment with access to various strategists and technology platforms to implement a range of investment strategies.

Michael Roper is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Key Investment Services since 2016 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with portfolios designed by internal and third-party managers and offers non-discretionary model selection with optional tax and values overlays.

Matthew Yeisley is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a server at Outback Steakhouse. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of investment and consulting services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, offering portfolio management and retirement planning tailored to client objectives.

Mark Katelhon is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Securian Financial Services, among others. He is also the business owner of Nexus2Wealth LLC and involved with Frankford Insurance and Financial Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a mix of strategic and tactical asset allocation through portfolios managed by both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, emphasizing percentage-of-AUM wrap fees and a cross-border advisory model.

Anthony Sergio Sr. is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hornor, Townsend & Kent Inc since 2016 and concurrently with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Sergio is also involved in multiple insurance brokerage activities, including ownership and agent roles in independent insurance ventures. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities with investment advice.

Michael Polin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within Ameritas entities since 2006 and has been associated with Premier Planning Group since 2004. Polin also collaborates as a partner in a marketing organization focused on idea sharing and overall partnership direction. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to diverse clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing multiple program platforms and a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Thomas Malkoch is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at firms including Cetera and Voya Financial Advisors. Malkoch is also a CPA and owner of an accounting firm, Kopensky LLP, where he provides accounting, auditing, and tax preparation services. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser supporting over 650 advisors and managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a platform driven by an Investment Committee that oversees model portfolios incorporating fundamental and technical analysis.

Brian Darling is a financial advisor with SPC in Plymouth Meeting, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Parkland Securities, Citizens Securities, and Equitable Advisors. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers services through multiple account programs while maintaining affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

John Delvecchio is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including over 35 years at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales and co-owns Benefit Planning Services, Inc., a private entity related to securities and advisory business. 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 operational support, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Edward Hogan III is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Parkland Securities since 2014 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Hogan also operates a fee-based planning business affiliated with SPC and is involved in selling various lines of insurance through multiple companies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, employing both discretionary and nondiscretionary strategies tailored to client needs.

Theresa Wiedmann is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1982. Based in Fort Washington, PA, she holds the Series 63 license in addition to her CFP® designation. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team and access to third-party managers.

Joshua Lutton is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Financial Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a portion of his business hours to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational, trading, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.