John Kugel is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Trinity Solar, Arrow Investment Advisors, and Quasar Distributors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manager-supported investment recommendations.

Scott Walsh is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Personal Capital Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Empower Advisory Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Jeffrey Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Miller also serves as a sales manager and registered representative at Kades-Margolis, where he recruits, trains, and develops new advisors. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including traditional and active strategies.

Christopher Higgins is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013, LPL Financial since 2009, and Merrill from 1999 to 2009. Higgins is also involved in a local real estate partnership focused on purchasing and renovating properties. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement client investment solutions.

Kurt Hayn is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life and its affiliated entities since 2005 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Prudential Equity Group, LLC, and Merrill. In addition to advising, he supervises and trains insurance agents in life and health insurance sales. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios across various securities, operating within the broader CNO Financial Group network.

Nicholas Stumpo is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding the CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2023, he spent nine years at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. He is also active as a performer and artist outside of his advisory role. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, along with proprietary research and a broad range of investment options.

Mary Francesca Miller is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, UBS Financial Services, and Charles Schwab. She previously spent over a decade in full-time education before entering the financial industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on asset allocation models and internal research tools. The firm does not exercise discretionary trading authority and typically recommends separately managed accounts handled by third-party or affiliated money managers.

Samuel Pemberton is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. and has previously held positions at The Vanguard Group, LPL Financial, Citrin Cooperman Wealth Management, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients, utilizing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers within its portfolio construction. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and reporting services through a platform supported by Envestnet and custodial services from Pershing.

Thomas Simons is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1996 and is registered with a Series 66 designation. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities.

Gurpreet Singh is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, and Broker Genius. 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. Its advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, with activities spanning discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Matthew Horan is a financial advisor at Corient with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously held roles at Temple University, My CIO Wealth Partners, and Aronimink Golf Club. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Mitchell Kaup is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas, the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and Marshall Engines. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and provides discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Michael Welsh is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and P.J. Schneiders & Company. 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’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and an insurance agency.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wayne, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2023, he worked at Kades-Margolis Corporation and has experience in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of investment programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Nickelle Leist is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2017, as well as with Pinney Insurance from 2010 to 2017. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions including discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

James Murray is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been associated with Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008 and 2003, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Committee to Benefit the Children, a charitable organization focused on fundraising and administration, and he is a board member of The Springhaven Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and various institutions. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under distinct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ernest Martinelli is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Centaurus since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sale and service of group benefit plans and advises clients on property and casualty insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a variety of analytical approaches.

Patrick Bello is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He is also associated with Kades-Margolis Corporation as a DBA. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts through a network of about 423 advisors.

David Little is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has previously worked at CNR Securities, LLC, BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc., and Lockwood Financial Services, Inc. His career spans roles at notable firms including two separate tenures at BNY Mellon Advisors. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools and a range of asset classes to tailor portfolios to clients’ Investment Policy Statements.

Thomas Macaluso is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with six years of industry experience. He has worked at HighTower Advisors since 2020 and previously held positions at The Vanguard Group, Link Industrial Properties, and True Value Hardware. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner at The Classic Swing Golf Lounge, where he contributes to bookkeeping review and operational analysis. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.