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.

Victor Altadonna is a Financial Advisor and partner of a wealth management group in the Philadelphia area, where he works with affluent individuals and families to address their financial goals and streamline their wealth management services. He provides guidance in areas including tax, estate, and education planning, with a focus on helping clients preserve and grow their wealth. Victor's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Victor holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to ongoing professional education to stay informed about market changes and new opportunities for his clients. His approach emphasizes personalized financial strategies tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Victor is involved with the Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education program and enjoys spending time with his wife Jamie and son Dominic. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, and scuba diving.

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.

Timothy Pippet is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and City National Securities prior to joining RBC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and integrates discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with options for tax management and responsible investing.

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.

Eric Nichols is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Reading, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, Eric is an author of a financial planning book, a role he has maintained since 2015. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

John Scott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Signator Investors, Inc. before joining OSAIC in 2018. Scott serves as a board member of Hope Community Church, a non-denominational church in Moorestown, NJ. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services featuring diverse investment options, model portfolios, and third-party management platforms.

Paul Halbkram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, and previously was with TIAA and Lifetime Athletics from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kyleigh Bowman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at SEI Wealth Management and Care.com, as well as academic experience at Lafayette College. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Doreen Dixon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked previously with Avantax Investment Services, H.D. Vest Advisory Services, and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Outside of advising, she owns a personal income tax preparation service and is involved with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she promotes financial literacy among members. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Pedro Gomes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, supporting clients with advisory services but generally without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Victor Garrido Pollan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax and accounting services through his work with Brian C Greenberg & Associates and as the sole owner of G CPA Services. He is also president of The Mentor CPA, offering financial literacy education. OSAIC 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 with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles.

Stephen Sosangelis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2019. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Frank Vellucci is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Marlton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.