Brian Howles is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024, following prior roles at GYL Financial Synergies and Flagship Capital Management. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering a wide range of services such as investment management, financial counseling, retirement plan fiduciary services, and sub-advisory solutions.

Evan Allvord is a CFP® professional affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Radnor, PA, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Wilmington Trust, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., including his current roles since 2026. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed by Restaurant Associates at Longwood Gardens. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations, using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Christopher Clavin is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Janney in 2022, Clavin worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2022. He serves as treasurer for Metro Travel Consultants, a travel agency owned by his wife and her business partner, though his involvement is minimal and uncompensated. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and other entities. The firm offers brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services using both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple programs.

Juan Espinosa is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc., holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and a trainer for Goals Based Soccer. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs along with brokerage and insurance services. The firm employs both digital and managed account investment strategies and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Stephen Gephart is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equity Services since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several insurance-related business activities and also participates in music publishing. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and combines long-term investment strategies with options for short-term trading and specialized instruments, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Joseph Bonfanti is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including a decade at Hornor Townsend & Kent and concurrent service with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent involved in multi-line and life insurance brokerage. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

John Yackel is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Trucendent and Envestnet Asset Management prior to joining Janney. He serves as a board member for Veterans Multi-Service Center, a nonprofit providing services to U.S. military veterans and their families. 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 with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across multiple platforms.

Jessica Landis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016, currently serving at the firm’s Philadelphia office. 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, and institutions, delivering investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Jesse Chau is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Securities, he held roles at Glanzmann Subaru and Mainstreet Inn. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, with advisory offerings that include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program.

Peni Warren is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1982, collaborating with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and priorities. Her approach emphasizes personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term objectives. Peni’s expertise spans a wide range of client focus areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, special needs planning, small business strategies, and investment strategy for individuals and corporations. She holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Peni earned her high school diploma from Lake Forest High School. In addition to her professional work, Peni is involved in her community through volunteering with organizations such as the Delaware State Fair and The Fund For Women. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, interior decorating, knitting and crocheting, painting, and running.

John Seifried is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund and provides a mix of model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

George Mackenzie IV is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney since 2021, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Brian Fairchild is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank since 2023, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s investment approach includes a digital advisory program, managed account services, and commission-based brokerage.

Brandon Lorenz is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PCS Retirement LLC, Empower Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, including a digital advisory program managed in partnership with SigFig, as well as brokerage and insurance services.

Daniel Seiden is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Citizens Securities, Inc. since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citizens Bank from 2011 to 2018. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both digital and managed account advisory programs and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Nicole Serio is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors, she held several roles at Saint Joseph’s University and the Packanack Lake Community Association. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-manager approach utilizing affiliated and third-party managers and offers a variety of investment vehicles and portfolio management solutions.

Tracey Stefanisko is a financial advisor at &Partners with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Roster Financial, and Questar Capital Corporation. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jonathan Sepe is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and National Financial Network. Outside of finance, he has worked at The Golf Club at Middle Bay and Cabrini University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax and accounting integration as well as financial wellness solutions.

Bradford Winton is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a mentor in the University of Delaware's Lerner Executive Mentoring Program, working with undergraduate students. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Michael Kernicky is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.