James Geosits is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1981 and also has worked at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a construction LLC focused on townhouse development. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Nicholas Pine is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Franklin & Marshall College, AllianceBernstein, and Capital Educators. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joseph Howe is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for five years and has been affiliated with Ephrata National Bank for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, Howe serves as a high school wrestling official for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management options.

Justin Schaeffer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Treeview Partners LLC, Waddell & Reed Inc., and various insurance carriers. He has also maintained involvement with The Schaeffer Group, a business entity related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to extensive research and model portfolios.

Angie Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at M&T Securities, Inc. for nine years and has been associated with M&T Bank since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management approaches.

Emerson Paul is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and multiple Cetera entities dating back to 2001. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and planning through Covenant CPA LLC and serves as a board member for the United Church of Christ Homes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Marlin Musser is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. Musser holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Ephrata, PA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Melanie Hnatishion is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she serves individuals, families, and corporate retirement plans. In her role, she works closely with clients and their other professional advisors to develop coordinated financial strategies that adapt as goals and circumstances evolve. Melanie has been in the financial services industry since 2012. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), and she is a designated Bank of America Retirement Benefits Consultant. She received her bachelor's degree from Thomas Jefferson University in 1995. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Melanie lives with her son. Her client focus areas include college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and retirement income. She has personal interests in golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, and tennis.

Edward Sweeney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Treeview Partners LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also involved with Modern Life Insurance Brokerage as a financial advisor and insurance producer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Andrea Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Reading, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and operates Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through an extensive national network. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating research from multiple sources and a variety of investment strategies.

Jacqueline Pulford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and concurrently with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a family plumbing and drain inspection business as a check signer and works as barn staff for an equine-assisted therapy and counseling organization. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Shumate Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Saxony Capital Management and Saxony Securities for 12 years. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages several LLCs involved in real estate holdings and rental properties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

John Jolls is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wyomissing, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Stacy Pfizenmayer is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in iValue Financial Planning, where she focuses on insurance and tax services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions.

Gary Noecker Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wyomissing, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entity since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a business entity called Berkshire Investment Group. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio management tools.

Jane Sholder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Brett Diamond is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for ten years at Exeter Township School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Theodore Carol is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Denver, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has also been associated with Fulton Bank and Fulton Financial Advisors since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Fulton Financial Advisors in a sales capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through comprehensive client profiling and supported by a broad affiliate network.

Alicia Pittman is a financial advisor at Osaic with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Atrium Health and Geisinger Health. Outside of her advisory role, Pittman serves as secretary for the Reamstown Memorial Park Association and owns a tax preparation business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services and employs various portfolio construction tools and third-party platforms to support its large network of affiliated advisers.

Andrea Bacon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Brubaker Connaughton Goss & Lucarelli and the Solanco School District. Outside of her advisory role, Bacon has provided private math tutoring on a sporadic basis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.