Deborah Yurchak is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Beacon Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, and investment solutions supported by due diligence, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Brandon May is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his parents. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Michael Reeves is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Mariner since 2023, following his studies at the University of Delaware and prior work at Bishop Shanahan High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting capabilities as well as financial wellness tools for employer clients.

Nicholas Leighton is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at Finra and The Vanguard Group before joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates with both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Michael Defillipo is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2016 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the board of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and the nonprofit Living Beyond Breast Cancer, contributing to their organizational guidance and communications. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and providing customizable investment strategies through third-party asset managers.

Melanie Brassell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania. 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 retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kristen Donato is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Ironview Capital Management LLC. Donato has been with Rockefeller since 2025. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking.

Kevin Gaines is a CFP® with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and American Financial Group, Ltd. Mr. Gaines co-hosts the podcast Take Back Retirement, which focuses on retirement advice for women. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms while often working with third-party managers and TAMPs.

Eric Rhoads is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Distributors and State Farm. Outside of advising, he works part-time in retail stocking shelves at a grocery store. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets.

Karen Rossi is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc since 2018 and has previous experience with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual. Outside of her advisory work, Rossi serves as an elected officer on her local homeowners association board and has worked as a substitute for the Board of Elections in New Jersey. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and utilizes third-party asset managers in both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Robert Kelly is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at SEI Investments Management Corp. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer with services that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking.

Beka Kervalishvili is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and AT&T Inc. before joining Citizens Securities in 2025. 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 platform and a Managed Account program.

Brett Cole is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in financial advisory services and is currently with Kestra Advisory, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes positions at Kestra Investment Services, Tycor Benefit Administrators, Tycor Asset Management, and Manchester Advisors. He is based in Wayne, PA. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Elijah Haber is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Tusk Wealth Management and Integrity Affiliates. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions in the hospitality industry. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

James Nesbitt is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Legacy Planning Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Kistler, Tiffany, Sterling Benefits. Nesbitt is a co-owner of High Point Financial LLC and owner of JKN Consulting, LLC, private entities involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Evan Footer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at New York Life and Accenture. Footer also serves as Vice President and board member of the Footer Family Foundation, a charitable organization in Penllyn, PA. 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 brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

John Conaboy is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 63 designation and 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1982. 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 and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Jacob Hurley is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Triple Crown Consulting and McAdam LLC, among others. Citizens Securities serves a wide retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory program focused on ETF-based portfolios and traditional managed account services, while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Niki Muller is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. She is also involved with Nick Muller LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with relationships involving third-party asset managers and a range of account options.

Dean Rosini is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes tenures at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.