Joseph Bowers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center, Inc., and Independent Network, Inc. Outside of advising, he maintains a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting services related to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Sydney Balint is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Balint worked at Lincoln Financial Group and OSAIC. Outside of finance, Balint is involved in the fitness industry as a group fitness coach, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

John Marble is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Newark, DE, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 20 years of industry experience, including seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amanda Macfarland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Lloyd III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Max Teyral is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in West Chester, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025, he worked at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2022 to 2025. Outside of finance, he works as a server at Sedona Taphouse, a restaurant in West Chester. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s process combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Patrick Dougherty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and briefly worked at Portfolio One New York, LLC prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for the Robert Carwithen Music Foundation, participating in scholarship selection and meeting preparation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, delivered through tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and tools.

Mark Slapcinsky is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middletown, DE, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a largely automated process overseen by specialized teams, serving clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Marc Driggs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenville, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maureen Dunning is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 28 years, followed by roles at Pruco Securities and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Crooked Hammock Brewery, a restaurant in Lewes, Delaware. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sharmila Padmalingam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 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. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is co-owner of a rental property in New Castle, Delaware. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ethan Harris is a financial advisor with Cetera in West Chester, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Citadel Federal Credit Union, The Vanguard Group, and CUSO Financial Services, LP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and unaffiliated managers or create customized strategies.

Kenneth Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Jones serves as an officer on the board of Blue Hen Veterans and Friends, Inc., a nonprofit focused on military support. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Julian Heenan is a financial professional at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Diamond State Financial Group, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial advisory, he has experience working with Apollo Pools and Spas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with customizable investment strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers.

Giovanni Diomede is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Bank of America, N.A., as well as an academic role at Wilmington University. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lori Rutkowski is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously spent 27 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of advising, Lori also provides notary services in Delaware. Osaic serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party managers, and managed-account solutions.

Patrick Dever is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2014. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, employing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning.

Mark Mesco is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Accurant Biotech and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-assisted approaches to develop client recommendations.

Gennaro Vuono is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior positions include roles at Bestvest Investments Ltd, where he worked for 12 years, as well as experience at Oppenheimer and Ryan Beck & Co. Vuono also served as an independent insurance agent for 14 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ravi Polu is a financial professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Diamond State Financial, and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved in insurance sales as an agent and broker through Diamond State Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing access to various investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.