Paul Bechly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Bizybiz LLC, a consulting firm, and serves as an arbitration panel member for FINRA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Danielle De Vard is a financial advisor with Merrill in Folsom, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Bank of America, Stephanie Reiata State Farm LLC, and LPL Enterprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Modern Now Innovations LLC, which licenses a patent for an adjustable needle designed to tailor clothing. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, utilizing both internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Paul Gibler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor, American Express Financial Advisors Inc., since 1993. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm utilizes internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools while operating within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated product offerings.

Kevin Brandt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a range of advisory programs and institutional relationships.

Eric Donato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Newark, Delaware, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Envestnet, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., and CREATIVE Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Miles Nissly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Covenant Wealth Strategies, Liberty University, Ameriprise Financial, and Hudson Ford. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and advisor support tools.

Bradley Foy is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at several firms, including Bassett, Dawson & Foy Inc. and Life Brokerage LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an advisory board member of Fancaster Inc., where he provides periodic strategic advice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with a broad network of advisors and unique services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Steven Kaplan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with MindShift Consulting LLC, a consulting business he owns. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved tools and offers specialized planning programs including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Charles White is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cetera and related entities since 2024. Outside of advising, he has managed a field lining and painting services business for eight years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Robert Bechtold is a financial advisor with Osaic possessing 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Securities Service Network, and Securities America Advisors. He also operates an investment advisory business under WL Bechtold & Co. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform supporting various investment programs.

Edward Kerschner is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. His other business activities include serving as an agent for individual life, long-term care insurance, disability, and life settlements/viaticals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software tools and delivers written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Wanying Zhao is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenville, DE, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Zhao operated an online business selling cosmetic and electronic products through LPDFZ LLC, which she owns and manages independently. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers investment programs alongside estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Geraci is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Securities America Advisors, and OSAIC prior to joining LPL Financial. He is also involved with G2Financial LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Richard Cook is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newark, DE, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and having 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2011 to 2017 and has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent and is a partner in an LLC formed to manage payroll for his assistant. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various investment and educational programs.

Stuart Cameron is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and Wharton Investment Consultants since 2011. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures.

Ryan Lynch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Boston University, as well as various non-financial work in the restaurant and food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Edward Kassab is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designations, as well as being recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With over a decade of experience, Edward develops tailored financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on significant life transitions. Throughout his career, Edward has assisted clients in managing various financial scenarios, including business transitions, job changes, college planning, retirement preparation, and concentrated stock positions. His approach emphasizes flexibility and client-focused strategies, aiming to understand each client's unique financial goals. Edward earned his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University's Fox School of Business. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys fishing, music, skydiving, and spending time with his family, including his wife Mallory, their son Leo, and their dog KC.

Matthew Von Worrall is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he was employed by Adidas and spent four years at Monmouth University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brynne Kuberski Garris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has previously worked at Raymond James & Company, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., BCR Wealth Strategies, and Morgan Stanley. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures its financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze goals and deliver written recommendations.

Andrew Brown is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies by building relationships based on trust, empathy, and open communication. Prior to his current role, Andrew worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he served as a Workplace Investment Advisor at T. Rowe Price from 2013 to 2018. Andrew's approach to financial planning involves understanding each client's unique goals, values, and aspirations to create tailored strategies that aim to bring clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of financial well-being.