Cynthia Astorga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of experience at the firm. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Michael Benedykciuk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services, and previously at The Vanguard Group. Prior to his finance career, he held various roles including positions at Boston University and healthcare and technology companies. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and offers unique services such as registered commodity pool operator activities and advisory roles to multiple fund-of-funds.

Karen Scotti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

David Kron is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Kron serves as treasurer for the Global Philadelphia Association in a nominal role overseeing financial reports. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lori Jarema is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory and discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Benjamin Stover is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked for Susquehanna International Group, LLP for 22 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team and uses algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations.

Angelo Picone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Stellar Technology Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a cook at II Brothers Pizza. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer model.

Ray Diao is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Securities, Prudential Insurance, TD Bank, and Amazon Logistics. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jason Pierce is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner of a wealth management group based in the Philadelphia area, where he works with affluent individuals and families to address their financial goals and streamline their wealth management services. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014 and provides guidance in areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton and has attained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional credential. His expertise spans wealth management, investment analysis, and estate planning strategies, allowing him to offer a full-service and holistic approach as a trusted advisor. Outside of his professional role, Jason is active in the Chestnut Hill Community Association. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and children.

John Stoffere Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business involved in restaurant and horse racing partnerships. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Tuan Wreh Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and incorporating algorithmic tools alongside advisor input.

Paul Scattolini is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. His other business activities include operating an insurance brokerage business and a DBA under Karr Barth Associates. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jordan Guynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Vanguard, and Sageworth. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Nicholas Fish is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he consults and mentors junior advisors through Eunoia Management Group LLC, focusing on training, marketing, and event planning. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Rocco Rugnetta is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2006. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent ten years managing the Retirement Services divisions of two investment companies. He provides advisory and wealth management services to affluent families, professionals, business owners, and corporate executives, focusing on retirement income planning, investment portfolio customization, and corporate retirement plans. Rocco also serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant, assisting employers with plan design and oversight, as well as educating employees on savings and investment options. Rocco holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He earned his MBA in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from LaSalle University. Additionally, he completed a certificate program at The Institute for Employee Benefits Training. Residing in Philadelphia with his wife Erika and their sons, Rocco is actively involved in community activities such as coaching youth baseball and serving on the board of the Christopher Doto Memorial Scholarship Foundation. He also volunteers at Saint Pio Catholic School and the Guerin Recreation Center. Fluent in English and Italian, Rocco engages with organizations including the Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association.

Michael Slattery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Bartholomew Mikulski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Lakeview Loan Servicing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Stephen Kolodij is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services before joining Cetera in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit and nominating committee of the Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America, acts as membership chairman for the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center, and has worked as a machine inspector assisting voters in Philadelphia County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of program options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Caprese Harmon is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Harmon worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Stephen T Guinan. Outside of advising, Harmon is employed at All American Home Care, assisting with caregiving duties. Merrill provides managed account services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies through its Select Portfolio Solutions program in partnership with Bank of America.

Matthew Boynton is a Certified Financial Planner® with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides a broad range of capital markets services.