David Sandstead is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1997. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Philip Marchese is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as a representative at Kestra Advisory and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is the COO of Automation Distribution Inc and MDCI Automation, overseeing operations and finance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services that include plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors as well as individual clients.

David Shoup is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He has been affiliated with both Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple insurance brokerage activities and participates as a partner in a networking group focused on sharing ideas among professionals. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a predominantly non-discretionary investment approach.

Craig Galello is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only employee pilot offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and discretionary model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Linda Jones is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Jones has worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016 and with Bankers Life and Casualty since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is a captive insurance agent, involved in the sale of health insurance, life insurance, and annuities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily for mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Steven Dunn is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Citizens Securities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary business lines and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Summer Horan is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including with GM Financial Consultants and PHH Mortgage Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she provides quoting and customer service for home, auto, and business insurance through CGM Risk Management & Insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brian Kelnhofer is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in multi-line insurance sales and service for multiple carriers, including Penn Mutual. 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 brokerage and advisory services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management as of late 2025.

Alyssa Otway is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient. Her work history includes roles at Corient, Radnor Financial Advisors, Penn Mutual Asset Management, and the Buck's County District Attorney's Office. She holds the Series 65 designation. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Barbara Davis is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2012 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as a board member for a private plumbing and heating company. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services through third-party asset managers, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Sharon Dahis is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has recently entered the industry, with prior experience at several firms including myCIO Wealth Partners and RTD Financial. Her background also includes teaching positions at Temple University and various schools. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, and non-profits, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other vehicles, supported by a range of specialized client services and educational initiatives.

Robert Grosch is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2012. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of its approximately $7.76 billion in client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Ettingoff is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he consults with a real estate private equity firm to improve their Excel models and serves as a trustee on a family trust. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser with a national network of over 400 independent representatives, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions for individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans.

Matthew Laudadio is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Laudadio Wealth Management Group and FAODV since 2021, with prior roles at Principal Life Insurance Co and Principal Securities Inc beginning in 2020. His other business activities include serving as an insurance agent specializing in life, long-term care, disability, annuities, group benefits, and health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Meghan Jones is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Forge Wealth Management and held various roles including at University of Pennsylvania and Purenergy Studio. Jones serves as an auxiliary board member and volunteer for Tredyffrin & Easttown Care and volunteers with Women Golfers Give Back, supporting marketing and event efforts. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

James Bartow Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and operating his own practice, James A. Bartow. He is also involved in insurance brokerage activities and owns JB Financial, a marketing entity. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and utilizes a variety of custodians and third-party managers to implement client-directed investment strategies.

Christina Forst is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2016, with earlier roles at J.G. Wentworth and eMoney Advisor LLC. Forst is an active shareholder in Lincoln Investment Holding Group Inc., participating in quarterly committee meetings and semiannual shareholder reports. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of model portfolios, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by its 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 worked with several firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Steward Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Bella LLC, where he holds a patent related to wallets. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Gregory is a financial advisor at Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank and Eddie Bauer. Outside of finance, he is the founder of Philly Plant Dads, LLC. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent advisory firms, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate sponsors. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions and technology-enabled services, managing approximately $64.8 billion in assets across nearly 198 advisors and over 185,000 client relationships.

Blake Szymanski is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Golf Cars, Inc and attended Temple University. Szymanski is also involved in life insurance brokerage through his roles with 1847 Financial and TSA Financial LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services via third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.