Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wayne, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2023, he worked at Kades-Margolis Corporation and has experience in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of investment programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

James Murray is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been associated with Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008 and 2003, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Committee to Benefit the Children, a charitable organization focused on fundraising and administration, and he is a board member of The Springhaven Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and various institutions. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under distinct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ernest Martinelli is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Centaurus since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sale and service of group benefit plans and advises clients on property and casualty insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a variety of analytical approaches.

Patrick Bello is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He is also associated with Kades-Margolis Corporation as a DBA. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts through a network of about 423 advisors.

Thomas Macaluso is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with six years of industry experience. He has worked at HighTower Advisors since 2020 and previously held positions at The Vanguard Group, Link Industrial Properties, and True Value Hardware. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner at The Classic Swing Golf Lounge, where he contributes to bookkeeping review and operational analysis. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

James Lefever II is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Citizens Securities, among others. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, implementing its services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Steven Lane is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott where he has worked since 2009. He serves on the endowment committee board of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving a diverse range of clients through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

David Courlang is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Principal Securities, NYLIFE Securities, and Primerica Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he writes life, annuity, disability, long-term care, group, and individual insurance policies through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Melissa Howard is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios managed via proprietary algorithms, in addition to commission-based brokerage services.

Craig Charlton is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Union Financial Inc and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member of the Windy Hill Homeowners Association. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through a variety of advisory and promoter arrangements.

Charles Collings is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Bryn Mawr, PA, holding a Series 63 designation with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Collings serves on the advisory board of the Primitive Hall Foundation in Unionville, PA. 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, consulting, and various wrap and advisory programs.

Nicole Pizzi is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company, among others. Outside of advisory work, she is employed as a caregiver at Accessible Home Health Care of The Main Line. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Hoover is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, and Enterprise Mobility, among others. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Nicholas Crippen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Keystone Financial Group, where he also assists with multi-line insurance sales and service. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Eric Roessler is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments Inc. since 2010. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy pilot for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegated investment implementation.

Timothy Hall is a CFP® professional at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors, Carson Wealth, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a spirituality retail service called Days of Zen, where he engages in photography and non-financial blogging. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

David Fedorka is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through a point-in-time financial planning service and optional managed account solutions.

Michael Pivovarnick is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at PNC Wealth Management and previously spent 12 years at Bank of America and Merrill. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and executes investments via approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

John Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Citizens Bank. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through TD Managed Portfolios and Guided Portfolios, utilizing affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Brayden Sauerbier is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Securities, State Street, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he manages Fairways and Dreams, an indoor golf simulator facility in Conshohocken, PA. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.