Christopher Deyoung is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has held roles since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Widener University Business School Tax and Finance Board. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management under Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a variety of advisory solutions, combining advisor‑led discretionary management with model‑based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Scharf is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2006 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott, where he has been since 2006 in various roles. Janney Montgomery Scott 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, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Alan Pollack is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent for 28 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a CPA practice providing accounting, tax planning, payroll processing, and consulting services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services with a platform that includes third-party asset managers, tailoring investment strategies to client needs.

Jerard Gray is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and T. Rowe Price. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate sales with Keller Williams Legacy. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain individual investors. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

David Page is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bryn Mawr, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory committee of Philadelphia Hide and owns a farm, Trimbles Ford, where he manages maintenance and livestock. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through various wrap programs and centralized asset management.

Eileen Wood is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. She worked for PNC Capital Markets, Inc. for 22 years prior to joining Truist Investment Services. Wood serves as Treasurer and a Board Director for Joseph’s House of Camden, a homeless shelter providing accommodations and social services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and an AI-enabled Equity Research team.

Daniel Herman is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large 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, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Jason Mc Evoy is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019, having previously been affiliated with Capital One Advisors and Capital One Investing. Janney Montgomery Scott 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, and institutional clients, and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Christopher Mayer is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Pacer Financial, Inc. for four years and has a background that includes roles in education at Boston College and St. Joseph's Preparatory School. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer model with a network of investment adviser representatives.

Lawrence Tchou is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and with 8 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2018 and has prior experience with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Additionally, he serves as an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, focusing on Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs with access to a broad range of securities and outside managers.

Casimir Seweryn is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard and eMoney Advisor before returning to TIAA in 2020. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Alan Fefer is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and is also an agent with Agia, involved in non-securities insurance products. 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, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Jason Stanco is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has managed residential real estate investment entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jerry Wacura is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including GWFS Equities, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and TD Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning, serving a large participant base with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Michael Berkowitz is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Audible.com, and Comcast NBC Universal. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Gone Rogue, a band, and BDL&M LLC, where he is a part owner and voice-over artist. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers.

Julio Macario is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, TD Bank N.A., and AXA Advisors, LLC. His background also includes a role at Uber. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers. The firm offers portfolio management, access to various investment vehicles, and financial planning support through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Vanaria is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sanctuary Securities, Inc. and Merrill. His background includes roles outside of finance, notably multiple periods at Loyola University Maryland. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent adviser representatives with a range of portfolio management options and employs various analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Matthew Fleming is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Fleming is also an owner of a rental property in Philadelphia. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including model portfolios and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policy statements.

John Engelbert is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, based in Mount Laurel, NJ. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Agia and Enterprise Mobility. Outside of his advisory work, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

John Obrien Jr. is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Brinker Capital Securities, Inc. and Innovative Investment Fiduciaries. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts with model-based solutions.