Charmaine Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citizens Securities Inc., Bank of America, Merrill, and BB&T. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves as an associate advisor with Guardian Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Fritz Mariner is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch in the Rehoboth Beach, Delaware office. She also serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor designations, in addition to being a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. Lauren joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000 and provides fiduciary advisory services to defined contribution plans while assisting clients with long-term financial strategies including retirement, educational needs, liabilities management, and insurance. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree from Salisbury State University with a major in Communications. Her practice emphasizes a disciplined approach featuring education and open communication, beginning with a full profile of clients' current situations, goals, risk tolerance, and timelines to provide structure before investment recommendations are made. She actively manages responsibilities such as transfers, titling, consolidation, tracking, reporting, and tax recordkeeping, striving to deliver customized service tailored to clients' needs and schedules. Lauren is involved in various professional and community organizations including Autism Delaware, the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Wesley United Methodist Church. She has also contributed to the Miss America Scholarship Program as a local title holder, director, certified judge, coach, and host family for the Distinguished Young Women of Delaware program.

Robin Scarborough is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history with M&T Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for nine years and The Insurance Market Inc for another nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Parker serves as a football official for the Del Mar VA Football Officials Association and is a board member of the Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a portfolio approach that incorporates asset allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

David Crouse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Peter Shelp is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 28 years. He is co-owner of Premier Planning Wealth Advisors and serves as treasurer on the board of Lewes Crossings HOA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kellianne Papciak is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2022 and 2023, respectively. Papciak’s background includes a brief role at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and the Cape Henlopen School District in 2021. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brock Hively is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and joined LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Eric Johnston is a CFP® with 32 years of experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and owns Infocus Financial Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Johnston teaches classes on retirement planning, Social Security, and investments through the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute and serves on several nonprofit boards and committees focused on community leadership and fundraising. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

William Keetley III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fulton Bank, N.A., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and PNC Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting methods that utilize risk profiling and analytical modeling, supporting client implementation through various advisory programs while maintaining specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Jonathan Hodges is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served seven years at the Naval Supply Systems Command and eight years at the Naval Sea Logistics Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathleen Ryan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and Lindenberg Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, and KMR Financial Network. Ryan serves as treasurer of a condominium association, overseeing financial reviews and board activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing advanced portfolio construction tools and third-party platforms to provide tailored investment solutions.

Robert Guarino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at various entities within the Cetera network since 2024 and is also the owner of SaproTerra Distributors, LLC, where he partners to place products with retail outlets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Gregory Slonaker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he assumed in 2022 after serving as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has extensive experience in institutional investment management and wealth management, focusing on delivering detailed planning and investment management to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial lives. Gregory holds a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from Lafayette College and a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). His approach emphasizes simplifying financial complexity and empowering clients through ongoing education, proactive planning, and responsive service. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregory is actively involved in community service. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and participates in The First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck. His personal interests include golfing, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with his family.

Katy Cleary is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with M&T Securities and M&T Bank since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a distributor for Young Living Essential Oils. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Kristen Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. before joining OSAIC Wealth Inc. in 2025. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with a variety of investments on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Lindenberg Financial Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory roles, he is president and owner of Peninsula Financial Group, a tax preparation and planning business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and third-party manager access. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Bradford Donovan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with executives, families, and business owners to implement wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals across various life stages, including retirement and wealth transfer. Bradford employs a consultative approach alongside the Merrill Goals-Based Wealth Management process to develop personalized financial plans that reflect each client’s unique objectives and risk tolerance. With over 25 years of business experience, including more than a decade as a business owner, Bradford brings practical insight into the financial and time demands faced by business owners. This background enables him to integrate business performance considerations and commercial banking resources into comprehensive personal wealth plans. His client services include divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and tax minimization, among others. Bradford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Lehigh University. He earned his MBA with concentrations in Finance and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In addition, he has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Bradford’s personal interests include biking, cooking, football, reading, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

David Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for nine years and served in a leadership role at the Lewes Crossing Property Owners Association. In addition to his advisory work, Draper is involved in non-variable insurance activities. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jeffrey Tidwell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients as a financial advisor since 2013 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2022. Jeffrey works with families and business owners to assist them in making educated financial decisions by evaluating each client's financial situation and offering tailored recommendations for asset allocation aligned with their risk tolerance, goals, and objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mary Washington and has earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey is an avid sports fan who enjoys attending his children's events and playing golf. He is also active in youth sports organizations and contributes to his local community.