Matthew Ostomy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, LLC since 2020 and has prior experience with Guardian Life Insurance Co of America, H. Beck, Inc., and FolioFn Investments, Inc. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Cory Gearhart is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2013. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio available to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, with portfolio implementation delegated to external service providers.

Zachary Muhr is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2016, including roles at BB&T Securities and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Ryan Brahm is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account available to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to guide investment in approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Luke Hoff is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Belvidere, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments and PNC Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hoff serves as a referee and assistant referee for the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association of Referees. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio service that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to implement approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

John Wirtz is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Washington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors in 2003. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with algorithm-driven enrollment and annual rebalancing.

Stephen Gooditis is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience currently with NewEdge Advisors. He previously worked at IAM Advisory LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he provides notary services and offers clients assistance with Medicare supplement programs and various insurance products including life insurance and long-term care coverage. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, supported by centralized due diligence, technology tools, and a multi-structure investment platform.

Robert Brown is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Lehigh Valley Investment Group, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 22 years at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as Secretary and Treasurer of the Apple Wood Condominium Association. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office services, including portfolio management, trading, compliance, and practice support, with discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Brenda Somers is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She worked at Stifel from 2009 to 2019 before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a consistory member at St. Peter's UCC in Northampton, PA. 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 individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, providing brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Melinda Stitt is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Raymond James Financial and LPL Financial since 2009. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based model offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services and employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

Matthew Bowman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Bethlehem, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Truist entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and rents out a residential property. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements supported by advanced research and inter-affiliate integration.

Daniela Espinal Baez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Easton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PNC Investments LLC since 2022 and multiple positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2015 to 2022, as well as a year at Family First Life. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm’s approach involves algorithm-driven model selection, third-party portfolio implementation, and an automated rebalancing process using mutual funds and ETFs.

Daniel Flood is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2018, following prior roles at BB&T Securities and BBTIS. Flood serves as vice president and treasurer of Lauren's Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for brain-injured children. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enhanced research and inter-affiliate integration.

Casey Giraud is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and SteelPillars Financial since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, enabling affiliated advisors to provide customized portfolio management and wealth planning solutions.

Brian Wagner is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities before joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is principal of Heritage Holdings of PA LLC, involved in fixed insurance sales. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary account management using fundamental and technical strategies, alongside digital advice and third-party managers.

Phyllis Williams is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2024 and has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities for 10 years. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services.

Matthew Tuley is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Fox Hollow Golf Club. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial planning and consulting services through Capital Planning Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement various investment strategies.

Peter Stratton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is a drummer and percussionist in the Hypnotic Eye band. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes its planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Brian Fischer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and maintains leadership roles in several related entities, including Economic Concepts, Inc., where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory work, he is part owner of La Familia LLC, an entity created to own and operate a boat. Commonwealth Financial Network is a nationally recognized dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, plan consulting, and custody services.

Chad Erceg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Bethlehem, PA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 17 years at LPL Financial before joining Commonwealth and Lehigh Valley Investment Group in 2025. His other business activities include fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, technology, compliance, and practice-management services.