Christopher Groeber is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory services, Groeber has involvement in several non-variable insurance brokerage activities. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm uses a multi-team approach combining customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, with access to a wide range of investment instruments and digital advisory platforms.

Scott Merkel is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2004. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, customized and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team using a proprietary fund screening process.

Vincent Capone is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He also assists clients with investments and insurance through a junior advisor role at IM Wealth Partners. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing multiple account structures and model-based solutions.

Joseph Johnston is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for one year before joining Lincoln Investment Planning, where he has been employed for 12 years. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Aaron Mazer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. He has held positions at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and Prudential. He serves as a board member and investment committee member for the MidwayUSA Foundation, a nonprofit supporting youth shooting sports teams nationwide. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and planning services through independent advisors on its platform, leveraging institutional resources and third-party managers.

Timothy Ferko is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC since 2021 and previously spent 16 years at Allstate Insurance Company. Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-manager investment approach blending passive and active strategies, and offers services such as portfolio management, pension consulting, family office solutions, and trustee services.

Brian Walsh is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Vested Advisors, LLC, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He is also the owner of Cruzen, an LLC developing a mobile services app. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and serves over 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Aaron Stolpen is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Legacy Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Legacy Advisors, Stolpen held roles at Domani Wealth LLC and Tarbox Family Office, Inc. Legacy Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers modular financial planning and portfolio management tailored to clients' objectives and risk tolerance, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and select private funds and derivatives.

Vincent Tassone is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Causeway Securities LLC, Raymond James & Associates, INC, and First Trust Portfolios L.P. He was also involved with Vinni's Pizza West Deptford, LLC, indicating experience outside the financial sector. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services through a network of advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs individualized strategies that utilize diverse asset allocations and offers multiple portfolio management and consulting options, including third-party manager programs and held-away account management.

Catherine Town is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and Walsh & Nicholson Financial. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and independent managers.

Kevin Piotrowicz is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Legacy Advisors, LLC and M Holdings Securities, Inc., having worked at both firms since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2015 to 2018. Legacy Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides modular financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and oversight of third-party managers, tailoring advice and portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance using a variety of investment strategies.

Elizabeth Pagano is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Nations Financial Group, Inc. and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Prudential-related firms. She also has experience running her own financial solutions business. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management and consulting services through a range of in-house and third-party investment strategies.

Robert Cawley is a financial advisor at Ethos Financial Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at BCJL Management LLC, Peerless Business Advisors, and Mass Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, Cawley is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, and long-term care products. Ethos Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, state and municipal entities, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and insurance consulting. The firm employs a model portfolio approach emphasizing diversified, risk-conscious allocations using indexed and actively managed products.

Nellie Forst is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Fort Washington, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in managing a rental property. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Frank Cariola is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2010 and has concurrent roles with Ohio National Financial Services and Capital Analysts Incorporated since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Cariola is involved with Gideons International as a membership chairman, distributing Bibles globally in schools, prisons, hospitals, and hotels. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and operates under a dual-registration model combining advisory and broker-dealer services.

James Verros is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds the CFP® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, having worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for trusts of a former colleague and operates a sole proprietorship focused on individual tax preparation. Additionally, he is involved in land development through ownership of a company that builds and sells single-family homes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Benjamin Auslander is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and U.S. Trust. His background also includes roles in consulting and at Villanova University. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm uses a multi-team approach combining customized and model portfolios, third-party solutions, and digital platform services to implement client strategies.

Reiner Westby is a CFA® charterholder with Dakota Wealth, LLC in Philadelphia, PA. He has been with Dakota Wealth since 2020 and previously worked at Drexel University from 2017 to 2021. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers customized portfolios with diversified allocations and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis in its research process.

Kelly Regan is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Girard Advisory Services, LLC since 2014. Kelly holds a Series 65 license and is based in King of Prussia, PA. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as plan sponsors and participants, utilizing a proprietary research process and a mix of domestic and international investments along with specialized strategies and ongoing suitability reviews.

James Crowther is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 58 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Calton since 2004. Crowther also owns Spartan Planning Agency Inc., which offers property and casualty, life, and health insurance products. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple investment program structures and employs a variety of analytic approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.