Carol Peckman is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1994 and has also worked with Aon Systems Corp since 1982. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Peckman Financial Services, a tax preparation business. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, including educators in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a combination of in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led strategies.

Edward Oh is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, FSC, and Brown Brothers Harriman. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing diverse investment strategies and technology platforms while offering managed account solutions and access to alternative investments.

Dean Crouthamel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and operating his own business, DRC Financial Services Inc., since 1998. He also teaches workshops on topics such as Medicare and Social Security through the American Financial Education Alliance. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management using both firm and third-party models, combining active and passive investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Rachel Howard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2022 and previously held roles at Independent Financial Group, NPB Financial Group, LLC, and Manhattan Wealth Advisors. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management using strategic model portfolios and third-party managers while maintaining a fiduciary role for ERISA and retirement advice.

Peter Wechsler is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Brookstone since 2008. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Franklin Retirement Solutions. In addition to his advisory role, he holds various insurance agent appointments. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, supported by a large advisor network and specialized services such as a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs.

Ryan Hamilton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Jonathan Battillo is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2004 to 2024. He is nominated to join the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee at Doane Academy. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Joseph Wilson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Newtown, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and KBC Financial Services, Inc. since 2003, and previously with KBC Financial Advisors, Inc. and Independent Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Wilson Financial Consulting Group, an accounting practice unrelated to investment services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of adviser support, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Eric Vasil is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 15 years of industry experience and has previously worked at LPL Financial, BrightHouse Securities, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at A&E Property Holdings LLC, which is involved in mortgage and real estate services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that integrates technology platforms and various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and model portfolios from firms like Fidelity, BlackRock, and Invesco.

Ryan Mahlstedt is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and Morgan Stanley. Mahlstedt has been with Rockefeller Financial in various capacities since 2019. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Frank Hundley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Hundley serves on the Board of Directors for the Rutgers University Foundation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Julian Romeu is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Citizens Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he breeds and sells Japanese Medaka rice fish through online platforms and auctions. Lincoln Investment is a large, enterprise-level 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 access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Thomas Gallagher is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Janney since 2019, following prior positions at The Aranda Group, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, Gallagher operates Pineneedle LLC, a retail and online arbitrage business specializing in media entertainment and electronics. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, delivering investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Amanda Wallace is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Fort Washington, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Kestra Financial Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wallace contributes as a freelance writer and editor for Viper Magazine UK, focusing on music-related content. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving 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 & Research team and a layered delivery model involving independent advisors and third-party managers.

Frank Weckenman is a CFP® professional at Janney Montgomery Scott in Yardley, PA, with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1979. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Jared Tuller is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as head coach for True Philly Green 2028 Lacrosse and as an assistant lacrosse coach at CB South High School. 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 back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services, allowing advisors discretion to build client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

Dennis Ballow Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Harleysville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and also operates under the Calafati Financial Group name, providing insurance brokering services for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a significant focus on institutional retirement investors and integrated insurance advisory solutions.

Christopher Hackley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2023 and previously spent over three decades with Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life. Hackley is also the owner of MCKC, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing around $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Brett Williams is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Sealy Investment Securities, LLC, PTX Securities, LLC, Cole Capital Corporation, and Equity Fund Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Williams serves as an officer and director of a regional men’s softball league and is a member of a local board of education finance committee. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both passive and active exposures, supporting tailored client solutions through multiple platforms and third-party managers.

John Hendricks is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management since 2022. Prior to joining Savant, he worked at SFG Investment Advisors, Inc. and T.H. Properties. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and integrated legal and accounting services.