Matthew Quinn is a financial planner with Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2015, previously with Guardian Wealth Management and currently with SJB Global, where he operates across Europe. Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC provides financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to UK expatriates residing in the United States, as well as U.S. persons with retirement assets. The firm specializes in UK pension transfers and offers portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Christopher Martin is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and has held roles at Cetera and Bank of America. His other business activities include selling fixed insurance products. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan and participant consulting, serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans through diversified portfolios incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Andrew Storti is an investment advisory representative with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Cetera. He is also a partner and Chief Investment Officer at Brumbaugh Wealth Management. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of asset classes and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Thomas Hayn is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citizens Securities, Santander Securities LLC, Santander Bank Na, and New England Securities. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual and corporate clients with investment advisory, financial planning, brokerage, and related financial services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment advisor and a FINRA member broker-dealer, offering a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs.

Stephen Weaver is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies since 2015 and has owned a tax preparation service, WWM Associates, since 2023. BCG Securities, Inc. serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients with accounts generally above $25,000, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth management. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and utilizes independent third-party managers while providing both retail advice and pension consulting through its affiliations within the Horace Mann corporate group.

Angel Sotomayor Jr. is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Geneos Wealth Management Inc, The Life Financial Group Inc, and Parsonex Advisory Services, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in teaching and counseling at Life Institute. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses asset-class model allocations with various risk objectives and offers unique features such as Biblically Responsible Investing strategies and flexible billing options.

Trent Hart is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 designation. He has held roles at Simplicity Wealth and Hart Wealth and Retirement Planning since 2026 and has experience in senior solutions consulting and education from previous positions. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside model portfolios and third-party managers, while providing advisory services and technology solutions to other advisors.

Karl Klingmann II is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates PENN RISE ADVISORS, LLC, a financial services and advisory business serving small businesses and individuals. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with about 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, implementing portfolios through a combination of proprietary models, third-party managers, and technology-supported workflows.

Andrew Douglas is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Founders Financial Securities LLC and has previously been employed at Citizens Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent with Bishop Associates, focusing on Medicare coverage reviews. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing multiple delivery methods and third-party sub-advisors to implement customized investment strategies.

Sarah Lynch is a financial advisor at Prowell Financial Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Bloomberg LP for eleven years. Prowell Financial Management advises closely held companies and their individual owners on financial organization, planning, and asset management, focusing on ownership succession and complex financial circumstances. The firm typically manages client relationships with third-party managers and emphasizes liquidity and low-cost instruments for directly managed assets.

Markku Happonen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he was with Wealth Management Solutions LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model with an Investment Committee, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers a range of services including discretionary investment management, financial and tax planning, estate-planning assistance, and insurance solutions.

Luke Wojciechowski is a financial advisor at AdvisorNet Wealth Partners with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera and Brumbaugh Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he has experience in insurance sales and operational support roles within financial services. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Andrew Cortese is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, MassMutual, The Vanguard Group, and held roles outside the investment industry, including at The Franklin Institute and Moog Components Group. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of investment tools and strategies.

Katelyn Erchick is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Professional Planning Services. Outside of advising, she engages in small business activities including assisting business owners with ERC applications and creating designs sold on Etsy. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers multiple advisory and operational services including a managed account platform for other advisers.

Sheetal Khanna is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with CW Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Cms Wealth Management and Capital Management Services, Inc. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using a combination of active, passive, quantitative, and ESG-oriented strategies and offers services through an integrated corporate group with related affiliates.

Denise Schatz is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Independence Wealth Services, Aunt Mamie's Italian Specialties, and Denise LaRue Coaching. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

David Najim is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Najim has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life since 2010. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a wide retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment programs and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Shane Martin is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and United Financial Service. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor runner for Rock Lititz, supporting production teams in a music tour stage construction facility. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Michael Boyle is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2018 and previously held roles at Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Boyle is also president and owner of Independence Advisory Group, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management, while offering model portfolios and customizable investment programs.

Ian Kahil is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the CFP® certification and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Kestra in 2025, he spent nine years at Commonwealth Financial Network and has experience in mortgage services through Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property investments through third-party property management companies. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving large institutional investors with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.