Ryan Burke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chesterbrook, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66, with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with Wells Fargo bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has majority ownership in a media company and is involved in several real estate ventures with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Susan Helm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. She has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Kane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his children’s investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s investment options include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, providing a broader range of products than typical among large institutional advisers.

Catherine Alexander is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and also holds an executor role for a family estate. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

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.

Richard Hartman Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he has supported his family by cosigning a mortgage for his daughter’s home. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and municipal advisory services through a network of nationwide advisers.

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.

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.

Joseph Azzara is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Azzara Wealth Management, LLC, an independent financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Lisa Karlin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has served in various advisory roles since 2009, including leadership at Magis Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in nonprofit activities as a committee chair for Congregation Ohev Shalom, overseeing budget, audit, and social action programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

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.

Mark Roussey is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at POWER Engineers for seven years. Based in Phoenixville, PA, Roussey has been with Equitable Advisors since 2021. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities Inc, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also has ongoing outside employment at La Volgia Italian Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

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.

Eugenia Ritvin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Doylestown, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to advising, she receives non-investment related compensation for referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Steven Samlin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Farmers Financial Solutions and ongoing affiliation with Farmers Insurance Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.