Michael Barone is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at StratGen Wealth Partners, Seide Financial Group, LPL Financial LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Barone has business activities that include fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Susan Reid is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Lansdale, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2014. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments with mutual funds and ETFs.

Karis Sherbert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Karis worked at Sims Financial Services and Health Insurance Solutions, and earlier in a non-financial role at Starbucks. Outside of advising, Karis has worked as a driver for DoorDash. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, supported by a comprehensive back-office platform.

Deborah Yurchak is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Beacon Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, and investment solutions supported by due diligence, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Brandon May is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Wayne, PA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Power of Attorney for his parents. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and it operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Michael Reeves is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Mariner since 2023, following his studies at the University of Delaware and prior work at Bishop Shanahan High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting capabilities as well as financial wellness tools for employer clients.

Nicholas Leighton is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2019, he worked at FINRA from 2016 to 2019 and at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing a substantial portion of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Defillipo is a ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2016. He also maintains a role with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and is active on the boards of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and Living Beyond Breast Cancer. In addition, he participates in a professional study group focused on industry trends among insurance and asset advisors. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account options and managing billions in assets under management.

Melanie Brassell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as a substitute teacher in Pennsylvania. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kristen Donato is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Ironview Capital Management LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as both a registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, insurance products, placement, and investment banking.

Kevin Gaines is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked with Triad Advisors, Inc. and American Financial Group, Ltd. Outside of his advisory roles, Mr. Gaines co-hosts the podcast "Take Back Retirement," which provides retirement advice targeted toward women. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing more than $41 billion across over 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Eric Rhoads is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Distributors and State Farm Insurance prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked part-time in retail stocking shelves at a grocery store. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a focus on non-discretionary management.

Karen Rossi is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Rossi is also active outside her advisory role as an agent in life insurance brokerage and serves as an elected officer on her homeowners association board. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options through a mix of in-house advice and third-party asset manager relationships, operating as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Beka Kervalishvili is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and AT&T Inc. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating alongside its broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Roy Blumberg is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2012 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a variety of investment strategies and coordinating services across multiple custodians.

Christopher Houchins is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 15 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2017 and previously worked at Stifel Nicolas from 2015 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with an investment approach that includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various equity and fixed-income strategies.

Brett Cole is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in financial planning and investment advisory services. He is currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory and has held roles at Kestra Investment Services, Tycor Benefit Administrators, and Tycor Asset Management since 2007. He operates out of Wayne, PA. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance testing, plan-level investment advice, and manages various third-party platforms and pooled plan solutions.

Elijah Haber is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tusk Wealth Management and Integrity Affiliates, as well as positions outside finance in the food service industry. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing substantial discretionary and non-discretionary assets through relationships with third-party asset managers.

Michael Hassell, Jr is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple periods as a student prior to beginning his advisory role at Janney. 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 brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

James Nesbitt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Berwyn, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Legacy Planning Partners, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Kistler, Tiffany, Sterling Benefits. Nesbitt is also the owner of JKN Consulting, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and services such as wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in constructing client portfolios.