Michael Makaila is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Financial Partners, LLC and Avantax Advisory Services. He serves as a board member of the Ebony Pearls Foundation, a nonprofit focused on scholarships, leadership development, and education for young women in Philadelphia County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, and provides access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.

David Shantz is a ChFC® and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Doylestown, PA, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate modeling, tax-efficiency analysis, and adaptive withdrawal strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Joshua Weizer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. He also has a long-term role at Delaware Valley Vital-Link Inc., where he has been active since 2013. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and various brokerage and insurance products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Pilone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementations and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Marilyn Banyai is a CFP® and CPA with 39 years of industry experience. She currently works at Cetera and has a long history with Avantax Advisory Services and related firms, spanning over two decades. In addition to her financial services career, she is an author of non-fiction books on photography, Bible characters, and crafts, and serves as secretary and scholarship committee chair for the Buxmont Chapter of PSTAP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various investment programs and custodial relationships.

David Robidoux is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at BlackRock and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a vending machine business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Depaul is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for family estates in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Antoinette Pellegrini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Jonathan Markle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Blue Bell, PA, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Shawn Gibbons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including positions at Equitable Advisors and PNC Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Simon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Horsham, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Simon has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2015. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Brian Callahan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed by Ashford Wealth Advisors, a practice management entity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Adam Barker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing tailored financial planning strategies, focusing on executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. As a portfolio advisor, Adam works closely with clients to develop individualized plans that integrate cash flow, investments, tax considerations, retirement, and estate planning to create cohesive financial foundations. Adam began his career in accounting within alternative investments, where he audited and reviewed multiple investment portfolios for four years. In 2019, he transitioned to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to focus on working directly with individuals and families. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA™) designation, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. Adam earned his bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. Committed to simplifying complex financial issues, Adam emphasizes ongoing communication and customized strategies that evolve with clients' changing objectives. He integrates children's education funding, retirement lifestyle planning, estate planning, and insurance to help alleviate clients' financial concerns. Beyond his professional work, Adam is involved with NAMI PA, Main Line. In his personal time, he enjoys bungee jumping, golfing, pickleball, skiing, and tennis.

Clyde McKay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has previously worked with Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and his own CPA firm, McKay, DeRito & Pollock, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves on the council of Washington Crossing United Methodist Church and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his ongoing consultant role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Brian Grudman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Royersford, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Corebridge Financial and has served in roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is registered as an agent for non-securities insurance products. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework for its recommendations.

Sean Pearson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Conshohocken, PA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, with a centralized consulting team delivering non-discretionary recommendations in collaboration with client advisors.

Fanny Cruz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Basta5 LLC and WEC International. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in public speaking and organizes religious activities, including teaching Bible and mission classes at various churches. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services. The firm is notable for its large national advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Brian Donlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Janney Montgomery Scott. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to choose whether to implement recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Rashon Holmes is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their life stages and individual circumstances. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Rashon served as a Premier Advisor at Citizens Bank from 2019 to 2022 and as a Relationship Banker at Santander from 2018 to 2019. His experience spans various aspects of financial advising and client relationship management. Rashon emphasizes building long-term relationships based on mutual respect and trust. He leverages the tools available at Fidelity to assist clients throughout their financial journeys, aiming to provide them with confidence in their overall financial plans.

Amanda Schulenberg is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Montgomeryville, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.