James Gardas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and The Dime Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, Gardas owns an ice cream and fast food business, J & J Creamery, in Hawley, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party strategies.

Cindy Brink is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools in its financial planning services.

Tyler Matechak is an advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Financial Growth Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Kristin Mccann is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their unique financial goals and changing market conditions. Kristin emphasizes a collaborative approach that goes beyond investment portfolios, focusing on defining what matters most to each client as they prepare for various life stages. Her expertise centers on guiding clients through seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. With an understanding that financial journeys are rarely linear, she assists individuals in navigating life’s changes while maintaining alignment with their long-term objectives. Kristin holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kristin earned a high school diploma from Bishop Hannan and a bachelor’s degree from Marywood University. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys drawing, sketching, painting, photography, golfing, reading, and spending time with her family.

Dana Ward is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Bednarz Financial Group from 2014 and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting investment advisers with research, operational tools, and a broad spectrum of investment strategies.

Laura Kuhn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in caregiving for a person with a disability. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Elizabeth Saba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Executive Edge Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a partial ownership interest in a commercial office space investment. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a wide range of planning options supported by firm research and tools.

Jordan Ubertini is a Senior Financial Advisor and the founder and leader of The Ubertini Group, a boutique wealth management team within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in wealth management since 2007 and develops personalized strategies for multi-generational families, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and founders. Jordan and his team also provide investment consulting services for nonprofit organizations and institutional retirement clients using philanthropic solutions and retirement benefits platforms offered by Merrill and Bank of America. His expertise includes managing key wealth events such as liquidity events, business transitions, concentrated equity positions, and asset and value transfers to the next generation. Jordan also leads the practice's institutional consulting work, advising nonprofit organizations, foundations, and corporate retirement plan sponsors on investment policy, governance, manager selection, and fiduciary oversight. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation. Jordan earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in International Business Studies from the University of Delaware's Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. He has held leadership roles in his community, including as past President of the Honesdale Rotary, board member of the Honesdale Area Jaycees, and current director of the Wayne Highlands Little League. He lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife and four children.

Terry Swartzentruber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and concurrently with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Global Investment Committee return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations as part of its advisory process.

Karen Bieniecki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

Timothy Rose is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Scranton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Bender II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Scranton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, NA, and Merrill. He is also a 25% owner of 1856 Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, delivering tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Robert Tugend is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Nazareth Area School District, and H.Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an accounting and tax preparation service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Burton Chapman is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Honesdale National Bank and Fidelity Discount Deposit Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Jeremy Schutz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Services Inc. Schutz is also associated with Fidelity Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Peter Suhosky II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Eric Gasper is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Eynon, PA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in distributing nutritional supplements as an Advocare distributor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Matechak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for six years and spent over two decades at Guardian Life Insurance in various capacities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and technology tools.

Ashley Hules is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dunmore, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with NBT Bank, N.A. since 2018 and previously with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with the NBT Insurance Agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Michael Karwaski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Dickson City, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential, PNC Bank, and Scottrade, as well as experience with Keystone College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.