Joseph O'Connell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance committee member for Our Lady of the Assumption in Wayne, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brandon Malone is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Apple and as a self-employed freelance photographer specializing in photoshoots and videography. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Amanda Peabody is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Citadel Federal Credit Union. In addition to her advisory work, Peabody serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Kevin Henley is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Henley volunteers as a Taekwondo instructor for children and adults. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines multiple advisory platforms with a range of investment services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and investment goals.

Jeffrey Freeman is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Vanguard Advisers and has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2003. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Carolyn Porter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Needles is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2022 and has prior experience including City Line Capital and Pennsylvania State University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based and algorithm-driven approach with portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Brian Vassalluzzo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Collegeville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alevtina Schlanger is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked primarily at The Vanguard Group since 2022, with prior roles including work at Randstad US and involvement in a non-profit environmental organization. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves a large client base through digital delivery and a team servicing model.

Carl Ozeck is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Malvern, PA. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with The Vanguard Group since 2013, including a brief period as self-employed. He is a limited agent for a spouse's investment activities. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Zachary Donahue is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2014. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

John Kramer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning using structured discovery and approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carolyn Cross is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2020 and has been with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2012. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Its investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Zachary Azar is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Financial Strategies & Designs, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held various positions at DeSales University and other organizations. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Vartan Karakelian is a Sales Manager and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving affluent clients since 2001, providing guidance in areas such as divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on crafting written financial strategies tailored to each family's goals to help clients make informed decisions and achieve important outcomes. Mr. Karakelian holds a Bachelor's degree from Drexel University and a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional work, Mr. Karakelian is involved in his community as a deacon at St Gregory's Armenian Church and has served as a former Exchange Club President. He also participates in the Salvation Army and supports orphans and disadvantaged children abroad. His personal life centers on his family, including his wife of 35 years and their two children.

Sara Smyth is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2010 and served on the board of her local homeowners association as treasurer since 2018. Smyth holds a degree from Haverford College. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and uses proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, offering a range of customization options along with portfolios built largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Zachary Cooper is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Citadel Federal Credit Union and TD Bank. He is also employed as an investment representative for Plan and Prosper Financial Partners, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management solutions and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Peter Rohr is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1987, including a 15-year tenure with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for The Haverford School and is a board member of the CFP Board of Directors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Kane is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Devon, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Kyle Demarino is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2022. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, using proprietary methodologies to construct personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.