Patrick Forst is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1986. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

Christopher Cortese is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC since 2010. Wescott Financial Advisory Group provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-manager investment approach that combines passive and active strategies within a tax-sensitive, disciplined process.

Zachary Carr is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment since 2024. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 14 years in primary education followed by four years in college education. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice. The firm delivers investment management through both discretionary in-house teams and non-discretionary advisors, utilizing proprietary screening processes and offering tax-aware portfolio options.

Jeffrey Wrabel is a financial advisor at Ethos Financial Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Almanack Investment Partners and Tegler McHenry Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the charitable organization Knights of Columbus. Ethos Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, municipal entities, and charitable organizations, providing investment management and financial planning through diversified, risk-conscious portfolios that use index-based exposures and various managed accounts. The firm supplements its approach with third-party research, offers tax-overlay management, and supports its advisors with technology while also acting as a sub-advisor to other registered investment advisers.

Bruce Freeston is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Girard Advisory Services, LLC since 2019 and has been employed by Univest Bank and Trust Co. since 2007. His earlier experience includes five years at Vanguard Advisers. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through a proprietary research process and an Investment Committee.

Ben Sheridan is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and several other firms. Sheridan serves as a board member and treasurer of Squash Dreamers, a nonprofit organization providing youth enrichment programs for refugee girls in Jordan. Nations Financial Group, Inc. offers advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and multiple model portfolio options employing various investment strategies and risk profiles.

Jennifer Telesca is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, John Hancock Advisers, and MFC Global Investment Management. XML Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to a diverse retail client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates a multi-advisor team model and uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Brian Ruht is a financial advisor at Santander Securities LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2017, as well as at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across about 10,800 client relationships. The firm provides investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and goal-based financial planning, primarily serving retail investors through multiple managed account strategies implemented by third-party managers.

Matthew Mcgroarty is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2023. Mcgroarty also owns and operates McGroarty Investment Group, providing investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. offers investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary model portfolios alongside outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Ryan Shanley is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Jacobi Capital Management, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Robyn Jameson is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. She has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Trinity Financial Partners, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and board member for the nonprofit Intimate Allies and participates in various community and development committees. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors and $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services tailored through a diversified investment approach combining centrally managed sleeves, model allocations, and advisor customization.

Clifford Haugen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with BLBB Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Burke, Lawton, Brewer & Burke, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general partner in Haugen Agro, LLLP and is involved as a trustee and finance committee member for Silver Springs/Martin Luther School in Plymouth Meeting, PA. BLBB Advisors manages approximately $3.25 billion in client assets, providing investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, pension plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and offers multiple risk-based investment objectives using a range of investment vehicles, including a firm-supervised Global Macro ETF strategy and an optional equity covered-call overlay.

James Leasure is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience at Kathmere Capital Management, LLC. Prior to joining Kathmere, he held positions at CBRE, the Penn Museum, and Leslie's, Inc. Kathmere Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional sponsors such as pension plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a top-down, model-portfolio approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, supplemented by individual securities and private fund allocations.

Gerald Burhop is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Analysts and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. for 27 years. Burhop serves as a board member and treasurer for the charitable organization Women in Transition and volunteers as a board member for Methodist Services/Methodist Home for Children. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Evan Coffey is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has additional experience at Target, Range End Gold Club, Ursinus College, and East Pennsboro Area High School. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Christopher Reazor is a financial advisor with Santander Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank since 2018 and previously held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through a managed-account platform with third-party model managers and centralized implementation.

Eleanor Cicchitti is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Strafford, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ausdal since 2009 and has also worked as a self-employed advisor and with various insurance carriers since the late 1990s. Cicchitti is involved in outside insurance sales, including long-term care and equity indexed annuities, on a commission basis. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Michael Cianci is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Stonex Securities Inc. and IM Wealth Partners. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an online adjunct professor and works as a basketball official. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through independent advisors, proprietary models, and third-party money managers, supported by integrated clearing and custody services within the StoneX Group.

Dante Wright is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at McAdam LLC with three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with McAdam LLC and its associated brands Cornerstone Capital Planning and RetireUS since 2021 and previously worked at Roche Financial. His background also includes roles in academia and hospitality. McAdam LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, from traditional securities to specialized exposures, and provides innovative products such as a tiered weekly subscription planning service and estate-document creation.

Thomas Damasco is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, TD Bank, N.A., TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Ameriprise. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, emphasizing a predominantly non-discretionary asset mix.