Leslie Thoms is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2024, Thoms worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE in various roles between 2015 and 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients, operating through an integrated service model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

John O'Brien is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Ortner, O'Brien & Ortner Advisory Group, Inc. for 18 years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research that incorporates quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Samantha Redding is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Janney since 2022, following prior roles at GWFS Equities, Great-West Financial, and Agility Logistics. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Richard Zajac is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and PFS™ designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation services through Zajac Tax, LLC and has a role in writing articles via Daniel Zajac, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Howard Buck is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including 20/20 Capital Management and Ameritas Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the YMCA Jennersville, a nonprofit organization. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions, utilizing a range of strategies and platforms to manage both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Danielle Fava is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. Her prior work includes roles at Carson Group, Envestnet Embedded Advisory, Inc., Envestnet, Inc., Staten Island CYO, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of advising, she serves as an investor and board member for Language Consulting Worldwide and holds positions with several early-stage companies in the fintech and marketing technology sectors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customized solutions, emphasizing fiduciary oversight and a range of retirement plan services.

Changa Ellison is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Citizens Securities. Ellison is based in Philadelphia, PA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing managed account management, applying a fiduciary standard and utilizing both model and customized portfolios.

Dharshan Premaratne is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having five years of industry experience. He has worked with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank since 2012. 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 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing a combination of strategic asset allocation and investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Atique Yazdani is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with PNC in various roles since 2017, including positions at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Prior to joining PNC, he worked at The Source (Bell Canada) from 2011 to 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven portfolio selection and implements investments via approved model strategies.

Scott Tapper is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2014 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2002. Tapper is involved in managing group benefits and qualified retirement plans through a related insurance business. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Ian Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equity Services, he has held roles at National Life Group and ATC Healthcare, where he also manages administrative responsibilities for a family business. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Murphy is licensed to sell life, health, annuity, disability, and long-term care insurance through his own agency, Evolution Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc. (doing business as ESI Financial Advisors) provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services 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 shorter-term trading, serving clients through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Conor Lydon is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations with four years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including MassMutual Greater Philadelphia and myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Jackson Allen is a CFP® professional based in Philadelphia, PA, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott. He has one year of experience at Janney and has held prior roles at Diversified, LLC, Kuhn Advisors, Tolleson Wealth Management, and First Citizens Wealth Management. He also spent five years at Campbell University. 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, corporations, and municipal clients, offering a broad range of investment advisory and brokerage services supported by centralized portfolio management and trustee capabilities.

Raymond Regalbuto is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with credentials including Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at FS Investment Solutions, Mondrian Investment Partners, and BG Capital. In addition to his advisory role, he has an ongoing involvement with Saloon Restaurant. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, employing a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and managed accounts.

Brian Berlin is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. from 2016 to 2026. 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, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, using model portfolios and customized strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Fernando Camacho is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017, following a prior role with PNC Bank and PNC Investments. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC 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 distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, employing a fiduciary standard and a range of advisory models including customized portfolio management.

Colin Smith is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Chase. He is based in Malvern, PA. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Domenic Hipple is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Hipple has also worked in various positions at West Chester University and had short-term roles with the NFL Alumni Association and Ludham Bar and Grill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Rose Domine is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she has held positions in the hospitality sector, including at DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia. 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 institutional clients, and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party asset management.

Mark Diaddezio is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at H. Beck, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Conestoga Christian School. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers to accommodate diverse client needs.