Jevan Madeira is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving affluent clients, retirees, entrepreneurs, and business owners by assisting them in managing their wealth through comprehensive financial strategies. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Jevan and his team take a holistic approach to wealth management. They collaborate with a wide network of professionals to evaluate all aspects of a client’s financial life, including tax planning, retirement, estate considerations, and asset allocation. Jevan emphasizes understanding clients’ priorities and goals to create customized, disciplined strategies aimed at meeting their financial objectives and legacy planning needs. Jevan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Marquette University, where he was an Evans Scholars scholarship recipient, and spent a semester studying economics at St. Claire University in Oxford, England. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. He serves on the Board of Governors for the Evans Scholars Foundation and is active in various community and alumni organizations. Jevan resides in Madeira with his wife, Kasey, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, reading, skiing, and watching movies.

Jennifer Drahos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2002 and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Grace Feudo is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, RBC Capital Markets, and Johnson & Johnson. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a methodology that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Traci Hoelzel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Paola Gonzalez Sierra is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Center City Philadelphia office. She is committed to helping individuals, families, and business owners build confidence in their financial futures through personalized guidance, education, and comprehensive wealth planning. Fluent in English and Spanish, Paola aims to make financial advice accessible and empower clients to make informed decisions aligned with their goals and values. Paola joined Merrill Lynch in January 2024 as a Financial Services Representative and advanced to the role of Financial Solutions Advisor, serving clients throughout the Philadelphia market. She has earned her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations after passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Paola spent over a decade at Fulton Bank, where she progressed from a bilingual teller to a Relationship Banker, developing a client-centered approach focused on trust and personalized financial guidance for diverse communities. Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Paola holds an Associate's Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a High School Diploma from Hempfield High School. Outside of her financial advisory practice, she is the Owner and Director of Controla Dance Academy in South Philadelphia, leading a team of instructors and fostering community through dance education and cultural events. Paola's goal is to serve as a trusted partner to her clients, supporting them in navigating financial decisions and achieving their long-term financial objectives.

Vincent Farry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 1980. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Pojawis Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of advising, he serves as an officer for the Knights of Columbus and is a board trustee for The Friends of the Ocean City Pops, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across various platforms and strategies.

Kristy Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2018 and offers a holistic approach to wealth management, providing services such as retirement planning, personalized investment strategies, and additional financial solutions including banking and lending through the support of Bank of America. Her practice focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by equipping them with knowledge, power, and confidence. Kristy specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristy earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware, graduating with honors in three years and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. A South Jersey native currently residing in Medford, NJ, Kristy serves as an Ambassador to the National Association of Women Business Owners. Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, traveling, yoga, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.

Amanda Harver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dawn Stil is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes proprietary research through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans based on capital market assumptions and client goals.

Tamara Morton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2013, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephen Melchiorre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and New York Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lorraine Zeplinski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business in Philadelphia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Goldman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Penn Valley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously at Karr Barth Financial Planning, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advising, he serves as chairman of the board and executive committee for the Anti-Defamation League. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through a variety of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model with an emphasis on tailored client service and fiduciary engagements.

Meghan Gallagher is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Philadelphia, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Paul Tropea is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an elected official on the South Harrison Board of Education, where he oversees education matters for the township. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adonika Watkins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and simultaneously serves as an instructor at Temple University, where she teaches a course on investing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including wrap programs, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Brandon Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a Master of Ceremonies and event coordinator for Encore Entertainment and Ultrax Disc Jockeys. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using detailed client information and firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations.

Frank Ruggiano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, GMH Capital Partners, and Marcus and Millichap. He serves as Treasurer for the Pennsylvania Bipartisan Climate Initiative, a nonprofit focused on environmental education and greenhouse gas mitigation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers research-driven, model-based investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.