Jake Armstrong is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and has diverse experience including roles outside finance such as at Matt's Fish Camp and Wilmington Blue Rocks. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dean Mioli is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes over 16 years at SEI Investment Management and related entities. He also serves as an adjunct professor for the American College of Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

James Coll is a financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax, Ameriprise Financial Services, and H.D. Vest. In addition to advisory work, he owns and operates James J Coll & Associates LLC, providing accounting services and tax preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform approach with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Paul Karcher is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chadds Ford, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a garden business building raised beds and conducts self-defense workshops through a personal safety company; he also serves as a committee member focused on voter outreach in his local precinct. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning services through various advisory programs.

Robert Griesemer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Financial House. He is also the owner of Certified Consultants Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tyler Herron is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2025. Tyler focuses on helping clients make confident financial decisions by combining personalized planning with thoughtful investment strategies. He aims to provide clients with clarity and direction in their investment decisions and to collaborate towards a positive financial future. Outside of his professional work, Tyler has interests that include baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, golf, and pets.

Michael Lahoda is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services since 2004, non-variable insurance since 2012, and a 16-year tenure with the State of Delaware. He is also involved as a supervisory committee member of the New Castle County School Employees Federal Teacher's Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services that incorporate risk profiling and probabilistic modeling and supports specialized municipal and public-finance work through its unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Richard Di Palma is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in the New Jersey Army National Guard for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aj Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management focused on providing clear, actionable strategies for long-term financial success. Drawing on six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force, Aj emphasizes preparation, accountability, adaptability, and calmness under pressure in his advisory approach. He works with individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions related to retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Aj's methodology centers on practical, disciplined planning tailored to clients' unique goals, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to deliver integrated financial solutions. Aj holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside his professional activities, he enjoys baseball, boxing, chess, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Todd Marotta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Citizens Securities, Mercer Global Advisors, and PNC Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a large network of independent advisors.

Karen Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at Ic Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. Clemens also operates Karen S Clemens CPA, PC, providing accounting services, and engages as an author, educator, and speaker. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and platform arrangements.

Christopher Kolmer is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in both institutional and individual investing. After spending a decade at Deutsche Bank as Vice President in Global Market Sales for Fixed Income, he joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015 to focus on assisting individuals and families directly. He serves ambitious and well-educated clients who often have the financial knowledge but not the time to manage their wealth, offering guidance that simplifies complex matters and fosters confidence. Chris holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Villanova University. He emphasizes a proactive and professional approach, aiming to be a reliable resource during major life transitions and ongoing financial planning. He works collaboratively with his brother, Kevin Jr., leveraging their complementary strengths to provide a dynamic team experience for families. Outside of his professional life, Chris is a father of three sons and enjoys spending time with his family, including coaching his oldest son's baseball team. He also pursues interests such as cooking, golfing, and supporting Wildcats basketball.

Drew Hoffman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Armstrong Bugher Group, which coordinates and oversees the financial affairs of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and nonprofit organizations primarily in the Wilmington and Greater Philadelphia areas, as well as nationally. Drew’s approach emphasizes building personalized, goals-based wealth management strategies designed to help clients achieve their financial objectives. With a background that includes roles as a human resource executive at Bank of America and Associate Market Executive at Merrill Wealth Management, Drew transitioned to financial advising in 2015 to serve clients directly. He focuses on areas such as employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Drew holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University and a Master's degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional life, Drew enjoys golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family, including his wife Kim and their two rescue dogs. He is active in the community, serving on the Board of the Delaware Humane Association and involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Fluent in English and French, Drew combines his diverse interests and experience to build strong relationships with clients and support their financial success.

Michael Strulson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 17 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Robert Judge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eduardo Deguzman Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Additionally, he holds an insurance agent role offering fixed and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by a variety of investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct personalized portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Calvin Thomas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he dedicates his work to helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized financial strategies. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their full financial picture and develop flexible wealth management plans that adapt to changing market conditions. His approach includes providing access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Calvin's expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He assists clients in defining their goals and choosing portfolio strategies designed to reach them, offering ongoing advice and adjustment as their situations evolve. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of his professional work, Calvin has interests in adventure sports, football, hiking, hunting, running, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Corey Wertz is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and multiple positions within Charles Schwab entities dating back to 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is an assistant treasurer of One Basket LLC, a real estate investment entity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a client relationship model that blends non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Anthony Frese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, Capelli, and Veery Capital. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Cafe Gelato. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains a distinctive role as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Coty Schnake is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Citizens Securities and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, Schnake is an independent personal trainer who writes training and diet guidelines and has experience as an actor performing background work and minor speaking roles. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory with other financial products, providing tailored investment recommendations through its network of advisors.