Susan Walla is a CFP® with 30 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has an extensive background with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services spanning over two decades before joining Cetera. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer and comptroller of Chalfont United Methodist Church, managing its financial activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, providing a range of program options and access to multiple third-party money managers.

James Burroughs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to understand their individual financial situations. Utilizing the tools and resources available at Fidelity, he helps develop comprehensive strategies aimed at achieving clients' financial goals. James has a background that includes roles such as Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, as well as various client service positions at Vanguard from 2017 to 2022. His experience spans client care and investment consulting, providing him with a broad perspective on client needs and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, James enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, maintaining fitness, watching movies, exploring outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Paul Raker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Payne is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Montgomeryville, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at several companies including Zolon Tech Inc and N4 Solutions LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial planning topics without implementation. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing service called "WealthPlan," and maintains periodic reviews of client plans.

Brian Peers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. He is based in Gilbertsville, PA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm’s approach includes research-driven, non-discretionary recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, supported by algorithmic tools and a centralized consulting team.

John Kane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Kane also serves as trustee for his children's trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sabine De Ruijter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked for five years at Villanova University and six years at Goois Lyceum. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Cristian Surdykowski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with financial sales activities connected to an outside business website. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Eric Trimble is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Merrill Lynch in November 2008. Eric works closely with affluent families, high net worth individuals, and closely-held businesses to develop customized financial strategies. His approach involves personal consultations to set quantifiable goals, prioritize client needs, and implement tailored plans using a variety of financial instruments. Eric collaborates with clients’ tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to help ensure their financial affairs are well-managed. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Lafayette College and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in his community through organizing fundraisers for the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Laura Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Andrew Connolly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Osaic with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities for nine years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of advising, he is a notary public and operates a sole proprietorship providing tax preparation services. Osaic Wealth serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Kyle Farley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at GWN Securities, KADES-MARGOLIS, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anna Kayeva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Umbrella Auto Transport, as well as education at Penn State University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage its portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment funds.

Michael Courtney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Andis Madani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities Inc., and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, Madani has been involved in the restaurant industry through employment at La Voglia Italian Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility considerations and broader derivatives capabilities.

John Frampton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in King of Prussia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2010 and is also involved as an officer and president of JEF Financial Advisors LLC, a support company he established in 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and utilizes analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling in its investment consulting.

Frank Mignoni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing over his career. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Kellan Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including employment in the catering industry. He is involved with 12th Street Catering as an outside business activity. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, brokerage, and insurance services.

Jerry Gross is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and Concourse Financial Group Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Gross serves as president of a local networking group and is vice president of the social committee at Adelphi Lodge. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and provides access to various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Eugenia Ritvin is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.