Karen Vavra is an advisor at VCM Wealth with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at BNY Mellon and State Street Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Vavra is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in accident and health life insurance and fixed annuities. VCM Wealth provides advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as a variety of institutional clients. The firm uses a systematic, discipline-driven investment process focused on ETF-based portfolio construction and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement guidance.

Vincent Barbera is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and has been with Newbridge Wealth Management since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Bryn Mawr, PA. Newbridge Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser offering wealth consulting and portfolio management to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm employs a macro-tactical investment approach focused on asset-class allocation, incorporating index-tracking funds, selective active managers, and non-traditional asset classes, while serving a diverse client base that includes pension plans, corporations, and government entities.

Paul Markowich is a financial advisor with Firstrust Financial Advisors in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Firstrust Financial Advisors since 2021 and previously with Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Markowich also serves as a board member of the Jewish Business Network, contributing to business networking activities. Firstrust Financial Advisors provides non-discretionary financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting primarily to institutional clients such as municipalities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on asset allocation and diversified investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis with individual securities and mutual funds.

Andrew Stephens is a financial advisor at Proper Financial, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, AXA Advisors, LLC, and multiple entities within the Thrive group. Proper Financial, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $65 million for around 122 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and standalone financial planning, using fundamental analysis to build primarily long-term, diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Amish Desai is a financial advisor at Red Spruce Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Red Spruce Capital since 2011. Red Spruce Capital provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations, focusing on customized portfolio construction using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, while also employing tactical strategies and borrowing in separately managed accounts under discretionary authority.

Benjamin Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthcare Solutions, LLC since 2014. Wealthcare Solutions provides comprehensive financial planning and personal wealth management primarily to individual clients, including business owners and professionals. The firm uses a proprietary blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis applied to model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with services related to insurance and annuity products.

Hildy Richelson is a financial advisor at Scarsdale Investment Group, Ltd., holding a Series 65 designation with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Scarsdale Investment Group since 1987. Scarsdale Investment Group provides fee-only, non-discretionary investment advice and stand-alone financial planning primarily focused on fixed-income securities and brokered certificates of deposit. The firm emphasizes long-term purchases, bond ladder construction, and requires client approval for each trade.

Bradley Garges is a CFP® and Series 66 license holder affiliated with Prepared Retirement Institute LLC. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera and Musselman Financial Solution. He is a member of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council. Prepared Retirement Institute LLC serves individual and corporate clients by offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, managing approximately $307 million in assets. The firm uses tailored model portfolios, fundamental analysis, and a held-away management platform to oversee defined contribution and other externally held accounts.

Sean Conner is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Ethos Capital Management, Inc. and previously spent 15 years at Macquarie Investment Management (Delaware Funds). Conner is also involved in insurance-related activities through ETHOS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC. Ethos Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and sub-advisory relationships.

Tarif Carson, CFP®, serves as the Director of Portfolio Strategy & Wealth Planner at 2nd Story Wealth Planners, LLC, where he blends nearly 20 years of portfolio management expertise with his passion for cultivating meaningful client relationships. He designs and oversees the investment portfolio models that guide clients toward their financial goals, while also working directly with clients to deliver personalized financial strategies that align with their values, aspirations, and long-term legacies. Throughout his career, Tarif has partnered with many clients—from high-net-worth individuals managing significant portfolios to underserved communities striving toward financial independence. His professional journey includes roles as a Senior Lead Planner at Facet Wealth, where he helped clients achieve major life goals such as early retirement, homeownership, and world travel, and as a Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard, managing over $500 million in assets while collaborating with clients and their tax professionals to ensure tax-efficient decisions. Tarif’s approach to planning evolves as life changes, ensuring clients' financial plans remain flexible and forward-looking. In addition to his technical expertise, Tarif believes strongly in the power of personal growth and financial legacy. His guiding philosophy: "Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny," serves as the foundation for how he advises clients on building lasting legacies for their families. Outside of his professional role, Tarif is focused on planting the seeds of a meaningful legacy for his family and helping his clients do the same—building not just wealth, but values that endure across generations. His commitment to mentorship extends this philosophy, as he is dedicated to guiding and developing aspiring financial planners. Through mentorship, Tarif ensures that the next generation of financial professionals upholds the same standards of integrity, service, and the pursuit of financial empowerment. Tarif earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the first HBCU Cheyney University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. He is also a member of the Financial Planning Association, Association for African American Financial Advisors and a VITA Volunteer who helps income tax payers accurately prepare and file taxes

Kathleen Baltra is a financial advisor at Bancroft Capital, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bancroft Capital since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at CM Advisory, LLC and CFG Capital Markets, LLC. Bancroft Capital provides investment advisory and retirement plan services mainly to institutional and plan clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, banks, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on ERISA-related retirement consulting and financial planning, emphasizing long-term strategies and portfolio diversification.

Francis Mccullough is a financial advisor with Mc2 Financial Advisers, Inc., holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been president of McCullough & Company P.C., an accounting and consulting firm specializing in business and individual tax preparation, since 1969. Mc2 Financial Advisers, Inc. provides fee-only investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, managing client accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Mcnutt is a financial advisor at 1015 Capital Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for nine years. 1015 Capital Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically requiring multi-million dollar account minimums. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only portfolio management and financial planning, using a range of analytical approaches and allowing borrowing against client assets for specific short-term purposes.

Vivek Sharma is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is the founder and principal of Connotia, LLC, a pharmaceutical consulting firm specializing in strategic and scientific analysis for pharmaceutical projects. He is currently affiliated with Gwynedd Wealth Partners, LLC. Gwynedd Wealth Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients through discretionary managed accounts and written financial plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on aligning asset allocation with client risk tolerance and time horizon, employing various strategies including asset-allocation models and technical analysis.

Ella Gillespie is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Pegasus Management Services L.L.C. in King of Prussia, PA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Pegasus, she worked briefly at Wells Fargo Advisors and has been a student since 2016. Pegasus Management Services offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm provides individualized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance and also conducts public seminars and workshops on investment topics.

Shaun O'Connor is a financial advisor at Firstrust Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Firstrust Financial Advisors provides financial planning, non-discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting primarily to institutional clients such as municipalities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes tailored advice using diversified strategies, including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers plan-level consulting and participant education for retirement plan clients.

Most financial advisors will tell you what to do with your money. I'd rather show you why—and make sure the strategy actually fits the way you live, earn, and spend. I'm Ryan Greiser, CFP® and co-founder of Opulus, a fee-only RIA based in Doylestown, PA. My co-founder Fran Walsh and I built Opulus for high-income millennials who have outgrown generic advice: the engineer with a complicated equity package, the physician juggling student loans and a growing income, the couple who finally hit their number but still feel financially exposed. These aren't people who need a lecture on compound interest. They need someone who can work through the details, cut through the noise, and tell them what actually matters. My planning work is built around four things: reducing what you pay in taxes, managing income that doesn't follow a straight line, growing wealth without taking on unnecessary risk, and structuring your finances so they support the life you're building—not the one someone else assumed you'd want. I specialize in equity compensation, tax-first planning, and investment management. If your situation has moving parts, that's where I do my best work. Opulus is a two-person firm by design. You work with me and Fran—not a rotating cast of junior advisors. We're independent, fee-only, and have no incentive to sell you anything. Every recommendation exists because it's aligned with you.

Amy Abromaitis is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Carnegie Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. She previously worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2016 to 2022. Outside of advising, she manages a real estate business through Radar Enterprises, LLC. Carnegie Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term, strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments, customizing portfolios using a range of investment types and monitoring accounts regularly.

Michael Falco is a financial advisor at Falco Wealth Management in Paoli, PA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Virtue Capital Management and Horter Investment Management. In addition to his advisory role, he owns businesses providing insurance and tax preparation services. Falco Wealth Management is a small firm managing approximately $33.6 million for individual, family, trust, estate, and small-business clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary wealth management, using a long-term, factor-aware investment approach focused on low-cost ETFs and institutional mutual funds.

Christine Messmer is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial planning and investment advisory services. She has led her own firm, Christine Messmer, P.C., since 2003. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as small business owners, focusing on cash management, retirement, tax, and estate planning. Christine Messmer, P.C. develops tailored investment policies and pursues long-term purchase strategies using third-party research and proprietary planning software. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, providing clients with regular updates through quarterly meetings and detailed reporting via a secure client portal.