Jeffrey Pelesh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Springfield, PA, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities since 2015 and has operated the CPA firm Gelman & Pelesh PC since 1991. He also served on the faculty at Villanova University from 1991 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering fixed life, disability, long-term care, annuities, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Anas Shraim is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and a contract position with Alphastaff Group. 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, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Timothy De Carolis is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Levy Wealth Management Group, and JP Morgan Chase and Co before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He is based in Philadelphia, PA. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account managers 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 blends passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Quinn Karpiak is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2015. 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, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Amina Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Osaic in 2025. She is also the sole owner of Omega Wealth Management LLC, through which she offers fixed insurance, long-term care, disability insurance, and annuity products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple advisory platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Scott Schied is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacob Pruitt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Randstad Risesmart. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and advisory platforms.

John Santoro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006 in their Philadelphia office. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Strauss is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Robert Hart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020 and previously spent four years at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brendan Mc Ginn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Malvern, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at United States Liability Insurance and four years at the University of Scranton. He is a member of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Frederick Brodie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of The Savoy Company, a nonprofit theater organization. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies and delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies.

Giorgio Athans is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by AIG Retirement Services and Valic Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Louis Lanzalotto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Lanzalotto serves on the Board of Directors for the Malvern Borough Park & Rec Board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement-income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Austin Hodgens is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at United States Liability Insurance, Lifetime Fitness, and Munich Re, as well as education at Saint Josephs University and teaching positions at Saint Josephs Preparatory School and Saint Katherine of Sienna School. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Cole Crimlish is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and financial aspirations. He is dedicated to providing personalized support that helps clients feel confident and in control of their financial future. Prior to his current role, Cole served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and was an Associate at Victory Capital Management in 2023. Cole's professional experience spans various roles within the investment and financial services industry, allowing him to develop expertise in client relationship management and investment consulting. Outside of his professional endeavors, Cole enjoys activities such as cars, fishing, golf, music, pets, and snowboarding.

Michael Gioia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Gioia serves as a board member and treasurer for the Silverside Commons Condo Council. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with a centralized consulting team supporting its advisors.

Jontue Long is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 2001, he has developed a client base that includes professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and senior-level corporate executives, providing specialized financial guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. Jontue’s experience includes founding his own firm and advising clients across more than 15 states. He focuses on areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, business strategies, and socially responsible investing. His approach emphasizes disciplined, planning-based processes with frequent client engagement to align strategies with personal values and financial goals. Jontue holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and holds additional credentials including Personal Investment Advisor and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor. His background includes firsthand knowledge of the financial challenges faced by professional athletes, having grown up with a close family member in the NBA, as well as entrepreneurial experience from running a business for ten years. This diverse expertise enables him to serve clients with tailored insights, particularly in managing wealth transitions and liquidity events. Residing in Narberth, Pennsylvania, Jontue spends time with his family and enjoys basketball and football. He also participates in community volunteer activities aligned with Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community involvement. Jontue encourages clients to consider him their primary resource for a wide range of financial decisions, supported by Merrill’s integrated wealth management, banking, and lending services.

Robert McClure is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a school bus trip driver for athletic teams. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party programs delivered by a large network of investment representatives.

Grey Mitchell is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Equitable Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his financial services career, he has experience in moving and storage services and operated a rental business for several years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.