Gabriel Garcia La Placa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Intellect.us and LaPlaca Insurance, as well as work while attending The Pennsylvania State University. Outside of finance, he has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Patricia Hartnett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bryn Mawr, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a finance committee member at St. Elizabeth Church Parish in Chester Springs, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marc Thal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Tyler Herron is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2025. Tyler focuses on helping clients make confident financial decisions by combining personalized planning with thoughtful investment strategies. He aims to provide clients with clarity and direction in their investment decisions and to collaborate towards a positive financial future. Outside of his professional work, Tyler has interests that include baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, golf, and pets.

Michael Lahoda is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services since 2004, non-variable insurance since 2012, and a 16-year tenure with the State of Delaware. He is also involved as a supervisory committee member of the New Castle County School Employees Federal Teacher's Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services that incorporate risk profiling and probabilistic modeling and supports specialized municipal and public-finance work through its unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Richard Di Palma is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in the New Jersey Army National Guard for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aj Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management focused on providing clear, actionable strategies for long-term financial success. Drawing on six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force, Aj emphasizes preparation, accountability, adaptability, and calmness under pressure in his advisory approach. He works with individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions related to retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Aj's methodology centers on practical, disciplined planning tailored to clients' unique goals, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to deliver integrated financial solutions. Aj holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside his professional activities, he enjoys baseball, boxing, chess, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Todd Marotta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Citizens Securities, Mercer Global Advisors, and PNC Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a large network of independent advisors.

Devin Voorhees is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at OSAIC, Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, and TD Bank. Outside of advising, he owns and participates in a podcast called The Red Corner LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both proprietary and unaffiliated investment strategies.

Karen Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held prior roles at Ic Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. Clemens also operates Karen S Clemens CPA, PC, providing accounting services, and engages as an author, educator, and speaker. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and platform arrangements.

Christopher Kolmer is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in both institutional and individual investing. After spending a decade at Deutsche Bank as Vice President in Global Market Sales for Fixed Income, he joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015 to focus on assisting individuals and families directly. He serves ambitious and well-educated clients who often have the financial knowledge but not the time to manage their wealth, offering guidance that simplifies complex matters and fosters confidence. Chris holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Villanova University. He emphasizes a proactive and professional approach, aiming to be a reliable resource during major life transitions and ongoing financial planning. He works collaboratively with his brother, Kevin Jr., leveraging their complementary strengths to provide a dynamic team experience for families. Outside of his professional life, Chris is a father of three sons and enjoys spending time with his family, including coaching his oldest son's baseball team. He also pursues interests such as cooking, golfing, and supporting Wildcats basketball.

Dan Shapero is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has held several leadership and financial advisory positions throughout his career, including Branch Manager at E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023, Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2017 to 2021, Relationship Manager at PNC Financial Services Group Private Client Group from 2013 to 2017, and Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo from 2011 to 2013. Dan's professional experience spans branch management, financial consulting, and private client relationship management. His goal is to lead and inspire associates to be the best version of themselves, enabling them to meet the financial planning and service needs of clients effectively.

Drew Hoffman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Armstrong Bugher Group, which coordinates and oversees the financial affairs of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and nonprofit organizations primarily in the Wilmington and Greater Philadelphia areas, as well as nationally. Drew’s approach emphasizes building personalized, goals-based wealth management strategies designed to help clients achieve their financial objectives. With a background that includes roles as a human resource executive at Bank of America and Associate Market Executive at Merrill Wealth Management, Drew transitioned to financial advising in 2015 to serve clients directly. He focuses on areas such as employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Drew holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University and a Master's degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional life, Drew enjoys golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family, including his wife Kim and their two rescue dogs. He is active in the community, serving on the Board of the Delaware Humane Association and involved with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Fluent in English and French, Drew combines his diverse interests and experience to build strong relationships with clients and support their financial success.

Michael Strulson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 17 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Robert Judge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eduardo Deguzman Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Additionally, he holds an insurance agent role offering fixed and disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by a variety of investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct personalized portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Douglas Fisher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including a prior role with AXA Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. His activities include managing an independent wealth advisory website. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Calvin Thomas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he dedicates his work to helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized financial strategies. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their full financial picture and develop flexible wealth management plans that adapt to changing market conditions. His approach includes providing access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Calvin's expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He assists clients in defining their goals and choosing portfolio strategies designed to reach them, offering ongoing advice and adjustment as their situations evolve. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of his professional work, Calvin has interests in adventure sports, football, hiking, hunting, running, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Scott Budriss is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Budriss serves as a committee member involved in fundraising for the Human Rights Campaign. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, offering both proprietary and third-party products.

Lawrence Shaw is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors, Andrew Garrett, Inc., and Cordasco Financial Network, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement services, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.