Ernest Sims is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. He is also co-owner of Sims Financial LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance services, which he has operated since 2002. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients through a range of advisory programs and back-office services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, customized investment solutions, and operates with a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Donald Rohner is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Host International's Charley's Place since 1981. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing about $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients and provides brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Michen Sirleaf is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Radnor, PA. He has held roles at several firms including CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, TD Ameritrade, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain clients referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm uses proprietary asset allocation models and research tools to offer tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Howard Kades is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously led Kades & Cheifetz, LLC and Kades Financial, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options and affiliated service lines.

Sean Cook is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2013. He is also the owner of Harvest Advisers LLC, a private operating company for securities and advisory services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services for individual and institutional clients.

David Webb is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1993. Webb holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Matthew Panarese is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, he worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and Wilmington Trust. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with broker-dealer capabilities, providing a range of investment and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Jeffrey Sharer is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He has worked at various entities within Bankers Life since 2016. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as the President of the Dublin Borough Council. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities with periodic reviews and rebalancing.

Sidney Gosser is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1983 and holds a Series 63 designation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Robert Gelsher is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 1997. He serves as a trustee for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at M Holdings Securities, Axa Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance brokerage focusing on Penn Mutual life products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisors, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, brokerage, and investment advice with third-party asset manager relationships and discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Katherine Ettingoff is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Wayne, PA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies along with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Kevin Petrone is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2016 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors in 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s approach incorporates algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and uses mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Elliott Footer is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has been with Janney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax return preparation and serves as secretary of The Footer Family Foundation, a charitable organization that supports public charities. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across various wrap programs and model portfolios.

Guojun Zhu is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Zhu has been with Transamerica since 2025 and has additional experience as a franchisee of WIZE LLC, which offers K-12 extracurricular classes in computer and robotics. Zhu is also involved with Hope Chinese School VA Inc, a nonprofit providing Sunday school services to the Chinese immigrant community. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm delivers its services through a large advisor network using model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365 Advisory Program, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Mary Mc Cullagh is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016. 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, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Walter Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2013, following prior roles at Raymond James Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and uses a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and technology platforms such as its proprietary WealthSuite.

Daniel Quinn is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Facet. Quinn has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2023. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through model portfolios and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Paul Bradley is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies, supported by educational content and specialized client programs.

Robin Morris is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Morris is the owner of Specialty Electric Co., Inc. and serves as a volunteer treasurer for the Rockledge Volunteer Fire Company without compensation. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipalities, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.