Geoffrey Deasey is a financial advisor at Dillon Capital Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Columbus Macro and Ironview Capital Management, where he continues to receive compensation for legacy accounts opened before 2017. Dillon Capital Management provides investment management and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and insurance companies. The firm employs a long-term, risk-conscious investment process that integrates quantitative screening and fundamental research, emphasizing customized investment policy guidelines and continuous portfolio monitoring.

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.

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.

Benjamin Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Solutions, LLC since 2014 and was previously employed at Conservest Capital Advisors Inc from 2006 to 2014. Wealthcare Solutions, LLC provides financial planning and personal wealth management services primarily for individual clients, focusing on successful business owners and professionals. The firm manages approximately $54 million in assets for about 83 clients, using model portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and applies a combined approach of Modern Portfolio Theory and proprietary fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

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 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Macquarie Investment Management for 15 years and has been with Ethos Capital Management, Inc. since 2024. He also holds an administrative role in insurance through a related entity. Ethos Capital Management, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, utilizing individualized Investment Policy Statements and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

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.

Megan Kiesel is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Livelhood LLC since 2018. Prior to this, she worked for five years at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Delaware Valley (Clarifi). She is based in Philadelphia, PA. Livelhood LLC provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning and educational services to individuals, business owners, and families, focusing on long-term, globally diversified investment recommendations and comprehensive planning including retirement, debt, and student loan strategies. The firm offers public and employer-sponsored seminars and operates without managing or taking custody of client assets.

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.

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.

Anthony Petsis is the president of Anthony Petsis & Associates Inc. and holds the ChFC® designation with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Anthony Petsis & Associates since 1991 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and OSAIC. He serves as chairman for a charity golf tournament organized by the Rotary Club of Newtown, PA. Anthony Petsis & Associates Inc. offers personalized financial planning and consultative services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides written plans and single-subject advice on a fee-for-service basis and does not manage client assets on a continuous basis.

Jason Walker is a financial advisor with Cross Border Financial Planning USA LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for seven years before joining his current firm in 2022. Cross Border Financial Planning USA LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and indirect digital-asset exposure. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and coordinates with a UK-regulated affiliate to serve a notable non-U.S. client base.

Susan Gress is a financial advisor with Bancroft Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bancroft Capital since 2018 and previously held positions at CM Advisory, LLC, CFG Capital Markets, LLC, Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., and Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC. Bancroft Capital provides investment advisory and retirement plan services primarily to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on ERISA retirement consulting, financial planning, and long-term investment strategies.

Brailyn Robertson is a financial advisor at The Aranda Group Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and six years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining The Aranda Group, Robertson worked in roles outside the financial industry, including positions at TerraVida Holistic Center and Bright MLS. The Aranda Group Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, non-profit organizations, pensions, and businesses with asset management and in-house financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-specific financial plans with diversified asset allocation, tax efficiency, and periodic rebalancing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party sub-managers and securities-based lending.