Brendan Gertz is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2025. Prior to joining Valic, he worked with Automated Data Processing Inc. and was involved with Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Michael Gonzalez is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in various roles since 2020 and previously held positions at SEI Investments Management Corporation. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced CIO solutions to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private markets.

Ashaki Caquias is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and JP Morgan in various roles. Outside of finance, she owns Soyini Inc., a production company focused on producing, writing, and acting, and also operates Simply Blended Cupcakes, a home-based cupcake business. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios managed via proprietary algorithms and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Lillian Gardosh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., based in Mount Laurel, NJ. She has three years of industry experience and has worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, she held various roles in the salon industry. In addition to her advisory work, she is appointed as an agent with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, where she sells medical and life insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment process focuses on customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio management.

Roger Caceres is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Rosemary Sobrinski is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. Before entering financial services, she held roles with the School District of Philadelphia and Rollins College. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Dylan Smith is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and AlphaView Wealth Advisors. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both investment advisory and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory programs include a digital platform using proprietary algorithms for ETF portfolios and a Managed Account program, and it operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Mohammed Zubairu is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hoopoe Capital Markets, Santander Securities, and Navy Federal, alongside active service in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 2014, where he performs aircraft maintenance. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

William Keller is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2002 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services, including a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program.

Alexander Vitek is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Denver Public Schools, Sapling Inc., and City Squash. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Sayke Reilley is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Oppenheimer since 2015, following a prior role at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Reilley is involved in community affairs through the Township of Mount Holly Urban Economic Zone and Town Council activities. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary asset management with consulting and retirement services, maintaining custody of client assets while operating both broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Desiree Reil is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Raymond James & Associates and Valic Financial Advisors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education programs that emphasize asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement timing. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight, operating at scale with over 212,000 clients and 301 advisors.

Jacqueline Banister is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Fort Washington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She worked at GWN Securities Inc. for 13 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2021. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and manages a range of model portfolios and wrap programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Austin Drake is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Porco's Porchetteria. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Patrick Heller is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, and Equitable Advisors. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Permit Capital Advisors for six years. Taylor serves as an unpaid board member of Northeast Energy Center and is involved as a managing member or authorized principal in several unregistered investment funds related to energy and community impact. He also serves on the pension board of the Lower Merion Police and Public Employee Pension Plan without compensation. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens and private-market investment offerings as part of its comprehensive service approach.

Martin Labowicz is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Michael Patitucci is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1981 and holds the Series 63 designation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Jeffrey Harvey is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill, Bank of America, and Rockefeller Capital Management. Outside of finance, he is a co-producer on "On the Road to Damascus," a three-season mini-series about the Apostle Paul and the Book of Acts. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutions, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and provides access to a consolidated investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Chad Kinney is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2022 and Morgan Stanley from 2022 to 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.