Ron Koren is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Aegis Wealth Management, Equitable Advisors, and Brokers International Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Ron is also involved as a DJ providing music selection services for events. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm uses a fiduciary advisory model that separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and operates within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund advisory services.

Jerrold Beck is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWN Securities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent offering fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including both traditional and legacy market-timing strategies.

Melissa Borelli is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2004. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by its Investment Management & Research team.

George Harris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at BNY Mellon Advisors, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, Pershing LLC, Lockwood Advisors Inc., and Morgan Stanley. 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 municipal clients—and offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Joseph Waterloo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at Janney Montgomery Scott. His prior experience includes 24 years at The Vanguard Group and a period of self-employment. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Thrive Insurance Group and its related entities. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base with brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management alongside custody and trustee services.

Lisa Davis is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014 and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Davis is involved in multiple insurance-related ventures, including partnerships in life insurance brokerage and life settlements, and serves on the board of directors for FINSECA as well as the American College Board of Trustees. She also participates in a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting the development of financial professionals. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Jones is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Georgetown. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both digital advisory and managed account programs, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

James Bergmaier is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2015. He also holds a role at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and is involved in multiple community and nonprofit activities, including serving on the advisory board for the American College Center for Special Needs and as a board member of the Ardent Community Trust of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds leadership positions such as treasurer for the Penn Mutual National Advisory Council Executive Committee and partner in life insurance brokerage ventures. Hornor, Townsend & Kent provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, focusing on client-directed implementation and oversight through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm manages a significant portion of client assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan engagements.

Giancarlo Guizado is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, New York Life, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a seasonal tax preparer. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary portfolio construction and oversight from Morningstar Investment Management, focusing mainly on asset allocation and retirement planning for a broad client base.

Candice Fleischood is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Private Bank for five years and Wells Fargo Private Bank for seven years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, offers fiduciary-standard RIA services, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Michael Santifort Jr. is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2009. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under full ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Zachary Taylor is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BlackRock, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Merrill Lynch, and Citizens Securities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a diversified, risk-class based investment process blending passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and various implementation tools.

Edmund John Jr. is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has worked at Bankers Life and related entities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he operates an LLC to manage his 1099 business activities related to insurance and securities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Brian Michaels is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having worked at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments prior to that. Michaels is based in Philadelphia, PA. Private Advisor Group serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan consulting. The firm provides access to third‑party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and a WealthSuite separately managed account program, supporting a range of investment approaches and client needs through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Corr is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia, PA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors, OSAIC, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and The Vanguard Group. 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, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs, and combines in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across multiple wrap programs and model portfolios.

Samuel Hardy is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nest Investments BD LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial activities through Hardy Solutions. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private, and retail clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing clients with portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Thomas Schubert is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Schubert serves as a trustee for family property and grandchildren’s trusts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools in its investment process.

Catherine Gormley is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2021, including four years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining MAI. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies through both in-house and third-party management, alongside financial planning, tax, and trust administrative services.

Patrick Hynes is an investment advisory representative at CWM, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked with firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Cassandra Mcnulty is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Creative Planning since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors and Hewins Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, she has been a figure skating instructor for over 18 years. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, while also offering access to private market investments and a range of retirement plan services.