Paul Szkotak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Horsham, PA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at Integrated Wealth Strategies and has been associated with various New York Life entities since 2020. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice Chair of Onboarding, Retention & Reactivation on the board of NAIFA. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of program types, focusing on tailoring recommendations to client objectives, and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Norborne Smith III is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors since 2023 and Zeke Capital Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a director at Premier Outdoor Media, a billboard company, and a partner at Wolbers BBQ restaurant. Sequoia Financial Advisors provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Christopher Monroe is a financial advisor with Orion Portfolio Solutions, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brinker Capital Securities and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he has experience managing a ranch. Orion Portfolio Solutions primarily serves independent investment advisory firms and their clients, offering model-driven and managed-account solutions across three delivery platforms and managing approximately $64.8 billion in assets.

Donald Szewczyk is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Lincoln Investment in Fort Washington, PA since 2005. He holds a Series 66 credential and has spent his entire advisory career with Lincoln Investment. Lincoln Investment serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs managed through a combination of in-house and third-party strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

John Kugel is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Trinity Solar, Arrow Investment Advisors, and Quasar Distributors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manager-supported investment recommendations.

Scott Walsh is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Personal Capital Advisors, Fisher Investments, and Empower Advisory Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

George Schwartz Jr. is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer since 2013, following over two decades at Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment and consulting services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

R. Nicholas Volpe is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently with PNC Wealth Management. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a dance teacher and serves as co-trustee of an irrevocable trust. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that employs algorithmic risk assessment and uses mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio implementation.

Jeffrey Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Miller also serves as a sales manager and registered representative at Kades-Margolis, where he recruits, trains, and develops new advisors. 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 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including traditional and active strategies.

Kevin Neiley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Foundations Financial Partners and Securain Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custodial services.

Christopher Higgins is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2013, LPL Financial since 2009, and Merrill from 1999 to 2009. Higgins is also involved in a local real estate partnership focused on purchasing and renovating properties. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement client investment solutions.

Kurt Hayn is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2005, currently serving as a Unit Sales Supervisor involved in recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and the use of multiple analytical approaches for security selection and portfolio management.

Michael Edwards is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Cetera Advisor Networks. Edwards is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a large network of partner offices and advisors. The firm employs a discretionary management approach using model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

German Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and affiliated with New York Life entities since 2009. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Stumpo is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding the CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2023, he spent nine years at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. He is also active as a performer and artist outside of his advisory role. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, along with proprietary research and a broad range of investment options.

Bryan Kee is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment in Fort Washington, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, as well as a position with UPS prior to entering the financial services industry. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Mary Francesca Miller is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, UBS Financial Services, and Charles Schwab. She also spent over a decade in full-time education before entering the financial services industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with clients retaining final trading decisions.

Samuel Pemberton is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at TD Private Client Wealth LLC. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, LPL Financial, Citrin Cooperman Wealth Management, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Thomas Simons is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1996 and is registered with a Series 66 designation. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining SEC-registered advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities.

Gurpreet Singh is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Broker Genius. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program that uses proprietary algorithms and client risk assessments to recommend ETF-based portfolios, alongside managed account programs.