Joan Check is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Empower Advisory Group and has held prior roles at firms including Empower Retirement Services, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as executrix for a personal estate and receives trailing commissions from a formerly operated property and casualty insurance agency. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm utilizes an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Cory Gearhart is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2013. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio available to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, with portfolio implementation delegated to external service providers.

John Riebling is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Chester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies Corp, Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance since 1997 and operates Riebling Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an investor in Mountain Laurel Spirits, LLC, a company that distills, ages, bottles, and sells rye whisky. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the vast majority of regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Luke Hoff is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Belvidere, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments and PNC Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hoff serves as a referee and assistant referee for the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association of Referees. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio service that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to implement approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

John Wirtz is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Washington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors in 2003. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with algorithm-driven enrollment and annual rebalancing.

Jack Butler is an advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hennion & Walsh Inc. and UBS, as well as positions unrelated to finance, such as at Minuteman Whiskey Bar and Spring Ridge. 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, estates, and institutional sponsors, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs with a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jack Zotti is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2012. 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, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Paul Aris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct business professor at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and is a member of the board of directors for the Wharton Club of New Jersey. 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 clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Nicholas Roughan is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nylife Securities LLC and Riebling Wealth Strategies. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions in fitness and correctional facility work. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with both retail and institutional sponsors.

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent in various capacities since 2006 and concurrently works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance since 2018. Nichols is also involved in insurance brokerage through several entities, including roles as an agent and proprietor in multi-line and life insurance sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining advisory and broker-dealer services with third-party asset manager relationships and a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Paul Butler is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2024 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2024. 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Mark Van Houten is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney since 2006 and is also associated with GJ-MAC Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Home Instead. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Brian Fischer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and maintains leadership roles in several related entities, including Economic Concepts, Inc., where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory work, he is part owner of La Familia LLC, an entity created to own and operate a boat. Commonwealth Financial Network is a nationally recognized dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, plan consulting, and custody services.

Susanna Nieto is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at MissionSquare Retirement, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Tapfin/EY, PIRS Capital, and TD Bank. She also serves as the administrator for the estate of Marcelo Nieto. 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’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Peter Neuberg is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at BCG Securities and IC Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Neuberg owns and operates Henderson & Neuberg, LLC, a CPA firm providing tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, client-directed account management and supports advisors through limited-partnership ownership and structured transition assistance.

Eric Mark is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains distinctive market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Matthew Jerkovich is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Janney in 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

John Rachel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 1999 and is also associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he places term life and health insurance policies beyond Guardian products. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account-level services including securities-based lending.

Christopher Riebling is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Chester, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2010 and operates several related firms, including Riebling Wealth Strategies, LLC and Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, delivering a range of program types with an emphasis on tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Shain Steffens is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Steffens Financial Corp., a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Outside of his advisory role, Steffens serves as an expert witness in legal matters. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodian services, combining in-house and outsourced portfolio management options.