Aj Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and business owners navigate complex financial decisions by turning complexity into clear, actionable strategies that support long-term financial success. Aj's approach emphasizes disciplined analysis, thoughtful planning, and clear communication, ensuring that financial strategies are not only technically sound but also realistic and sustainable. Aj specializes in retirement planning, cash flow optimization, risk management, and portfolio management, with additional experience in managing new wealth, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. His work is guided by a philosophy of understanding the client personally to develop tailored strategies aligned with their financial goals. Before his career in financial services, Aj served six years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, an experience that informs his approach to accountability and decision-making under pressure. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Aj 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 financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His work history includes multiple roles within Charles Schwab entities since 2013 and a one-year tenure at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisor role, he serves as Assistant Treasurer for One Basket LLC, a family investment entity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary managed-account services with integrated brokerage and custody functions.

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.

Nathan Moyer 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, he had brief roles at Mass Mutual and experience in hospitality and retail businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment programs.

Stanley Wilcox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of BKV Operating LLC, a mineral rights and royalties business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options using proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries.

Thomas Wood III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Newark, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephanie Trentowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. She also serves as an insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, and health products and is a partner in an LLC formed to manage payroll for her assistant. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management through structured, collaborative client relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mark Cannon is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2017 and at RBC Capital Markets since 2010. Cannon serves as a board member for an early childhood care organization and is an advisory board member for a software company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment needs.

Elizabeth Orth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilmington, DE, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wilmington Trust Company and Centaur Media, as well as a financial advisory role at Kimberlee M. O. LLC where she meets with clients to review and update investment and insurance solutions. Orth is also co-owner of Family First Legacy LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s recommendations utilize investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, operating within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated fund options.

Daniel Levin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and operated Handsome Dan's LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research, with planning relationships that are generally non-discretionary.

Thomas Quay Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has pursued acting, auditioning for various roles since 2021. 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.