Christina Forst is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at eMoney Advisor LLC and J.G. Wentworth. She is an active shareholder in Lincoln Investment Holding Group Inc., participating in quarterly committee meetings to prepare shareholder reports. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm employs an in-house investment management team to construct strategic model portfolios and offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through both advisor-led and firm-managed solutions.

Geoffrey Smith is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Capital One Financial Advisors, and Chase Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates businesses related to lacrosse, including manufacturing equipment and coaching youth teams in Central Texas. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining investment advice with custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities.

Tyler Dempsey is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021, with prior experience at JP Morgan and Equitable Advisors. 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, and charitable and municipal organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Michael Wilkens is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BHHS Fox & Roach and Agia. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and landlord managing rental properties. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models with options for tax and ESG overlays.

Beth Peckman is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and is based in Horsham, PA. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, portfolio management through various model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, supported by a dedicated in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Jeffrey Lazarus is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Raymond James Financial Services. Lazarus is also the proprietor and founder of Bella LLC, which holds a patent for a wallet. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Blake Szymanski is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2021. His prior experience includes roles with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Golf Cars, Inc. He is also involved in life insurance brokerage activities through related entities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing clients with custody, execution, brokerage capabilities, and access to third-party asset managers.

Mark Clark is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including multiple tenures at Voya Financial Advisors dating back to 2014. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, third-party money manager access, and retirement-plan advisory services delivered through a large network of representatives and a diverse product offering.

Robert Gerraputa is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, overseeing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a network of third-party asset managers.

Philip Patragnoni is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Philip Marc Sons of Liberty, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account pilot available only to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to guide investment in approved mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Jennifer Schaefer is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she operates several small businesses including insurance brokerage and health insurance services, as well as a family foundation focused on supporting children and animal welfare. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets with a platform that integrates third-party asset managers under a dual SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer structure.

Marco De Freitas is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, THE Vanguard Group, Inc., and TD Ameritrade. He serves as board treasurer for Stillirun.org, a nonprofit focused on mental health through running. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investments and custom indexing.

Christopher Dent is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2022, following six years at Key Investment Services LLC. Dent is also an owner and partner of Dent-Cylc Enterprises, Inc., a child care and child development business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research and supervisory oversight, and manages client accounts with integrated inter-affiliate arrangements including affiliated broker-dealer and banking services.

Harry Hannigan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2003. 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 charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Joseph Tortis Jr. is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Wealth and Income Solutions, having previously worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and captain of a fishing charter business in Marlton, NJ. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, wealth management services, and retirement plan consulting, supporting advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance.

Jessica England is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and Ring Bros Marketplace. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience with nonprofit and educational organizations such as the Jewish Community Center Camp Grossman and Boston College. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides ETF-based portfolio management through its digital advisory program and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Theresa Stevens is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney in various capacities since 1993. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Albert Angelos is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Clearing. He works concurrently with LPL Financial, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite. The firm’s fiduciary-based advisory model combines client goal assessment with access to various strategists and technology platforms to implement a range of investment strategies.

Matthew Yeisley is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a server at Outback Steakhouse. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a wide range of investment and consulting services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, offering portfolio management and retirement planning tailored to client objectives.

Charles Lo Cicero is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Mount Laurel, NJ, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, The Vanguard Group, and Tapfin/EY. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program that utilizes proprietary algorithms for ETF-based portfolios, in addition to a Managed Account program and commission-based brokerage services.