Solmaria Cruzado is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ronald Ruschman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1992 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1994. His professional focus is on developing strategies and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. Ron holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Susquehanna University. Outside of his professional life, Ronald and his wife Jennifer reside in Allentown with their children and are active in their community. They support autism research and Ronald currently serves on the Wildlands Conservancy Board of Directors. His personal interests include football, golfing, and music.

Emily Bayrasli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in food service and childcare, including roles at Joe Bosco Authentic Smokehouse BBQ and The Owls Nest Childcare Center. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Benjamin Sharpe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 319 in Reading, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with diversification and modern portfolio theory, while offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Baker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Raymond James entities since 1990. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Pulmonary Power Harvesting Company, LLC and serves as an Associate Director of a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting program.

Josue Edouard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allentown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Brenda Edmonds is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lehighton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent seven years with Transamerica Agency Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Denault is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and serves concurrently in the Connecticut Army National Guard since 1983. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Alexander Edwards is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Allentown, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Virtual Channels. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Timothy Mccarty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sciota, PA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. He serves as a trustee on the Board of Directors for Manoquesy Lodge #413. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jade Clark is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held positions at firms including Z Wealth Management and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside her advisory role, Clark assists an elderly neighbor with mail organization and household tasks. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Barski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Saeid Zamani is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Alexander Price is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, following five years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains and serves as a club representative for Boy Scout Troop 89. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors. The firm emphasizes tailored investment models and fiduciary services, relying on external program managers rather than proprietary wrap fee programs.

Joseph Connell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2021. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at CAPTRUST Financial Advisors and Strategic Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory role, Connell serves as treasurer for Touchstone Theatre, a nonprofit focused on underserved youth, and sits on the board of the St. Anne Educational Endowment Fund. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to various third-party investment programs across a multi-advisor platform.

Dylan Spadt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large network of over 14,000 advisors and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Bruce Hillegass is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms for two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Tax Appeal Board for the Borough of Macungie and operates a CPA practice providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Crystal Dye is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. She is based in Emmaus, PA, and also works as an associate at Evans Wealth Strategies, assisting with client support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Joel Gilley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual and its subsidiary since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting business, Promus Financial, and is also licensed as an insurance agent. 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, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships using advanced analytical tools.

Erman Tasci is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been assisting affluent families and high net worth individuals in achieving their financial and retirement goals since 2000. His approach emphasizes a holistic, goal-based planning process that caters to the unique needs and aspirations of each client. Erman holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Bethlehem Catholic High School. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Erman enjoys biking, cooking, fishing, hiking, running marathons, swimming, traveling, and practicing yoga. He values family time and dedicates effort daily toward personal growth and training. He lives with his wife, Lori, and their children, Amelia and Xander.