John Timko is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has been employed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2005 and also works as a football coach for the West Chester Area School District. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that integrates proprietary models and Vanguard funds to tailor asset allocations.

Steven Ross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Doylestown, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and has been associated with TRUMARK Financial Credit Union and LPL Financial for the past seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Thomas Brennan III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Voya Financial Advisors. He is also active as an independent insurance agent and serves as an associate agent involved in the sale of employee benefits and property casualty insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Benjamin Dillon is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Dillon works as a server at Manayunk Brewing Company in Philadelphia. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team serving hundreds of thousands of clients.

Pari Magura is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, Magura serves as an investment committee chair for the Samuel S. Fels Fund, is a board member of The Philadelphia Foundation, and volunteers as a Girl Scouts troop leader. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through various wrap fee advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.

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.

Caryn Schwartzberg is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2021 and previously held positions at Randstad and Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.

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.

Francesco Carafa is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with credentials including Series 63 and Series 66. He has held various roles since 2014 at firms including PNC Investments, National Life Group, and The Barclay Group. He has also been self-employed since 2022 and has experience with multiple Vanguard affiliates. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach centered on personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and a digital delivery platform.

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.

Ethan Wang is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with six years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles since 2014 and was affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania for two years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships through its digital platform and advisory team.

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 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Choreo, LLC. He also owns Azzara Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options and integrated financial product offerings.