Mark Ettingoff is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent freelance musician who occasionally performs professionally. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Theresa Goelz is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. since 1980. 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 charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Howard Sheckman is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Samson Wealth Management Group. He is also an insurance agent with Steward Partners Global Advisory. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a variety of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Jason O’Meara is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at SFG Wealth Planning, Prudential Financial Planning Services, and The American College of Financial Services. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Michele Burkholder is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. She has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2013. Burkholder is also involved in life insurance brokerage through her roles with 1847 Financial and The Burkholder Team. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and providing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party asset management.

Robert Steinke is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. 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 diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Anthony Lanzone is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2019. Prior to joining Janney, he held positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the Philadelphia Country Club. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs with a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jamil Jackson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Caesar’s Entertainment, PNC Investments, PNC Bank, Wawa Inc., and Rowan University. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Stories Untold Media, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Aida Gonzalez is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of The National Drifters Incorporated, a social organization that hosts annual fundraising events for academic scholarships. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various entities, often those connected through TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management, offering both model-based and customized investment solutions.

Michael Levanon is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott in various capacities since 2011. 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 broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Karis Sherbert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Karis worked at Sims Financial Services and Health Insurance Solutions, and earlier in a non-financial role at Starbucks. Outside of advising, Karis has worked as a driver for DoorDash. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, supported by a comprehensive back-office platform.

Deborah Yurchak is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Beacon Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, and investment solutions supported by due diligence, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Brandon May is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Conshohocken, PA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his parents. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and 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.

Michael Reeves is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential. He has been with Mariner since 2023, following his studies at the University of Delaware and prior work at Bishop Shanahan High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting capabilities as well as financial wellness tools for employer clients.

Patrick Ehret is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Janney since 2009. The firm manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients. Janney provides investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs, and also offers custody and trustee services through its subsidiary trust company.

Nicholas Leighton is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at Finra and The Vanguard Group before joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates with both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

John Ferullo is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in West Chester, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Nationwide Advisory Services, Nationwide Securities, and Nationwide Insurance. Outside of advising, he is the principal of Ferullo Insurance Agencies LLC and is involved in forming an LLC for future investments in real estate or startups; he is also a member of the Union League of Philadelphia’s investment club. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a wide range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies, and operates through a large network of approximately 423 advisors managing over $3.6 billion.

Michael Defillipo is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2016 and also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves on the board of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and the nonprofit Living Beyond Breast Cancer, contributing to their organizational guidance and communications. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and providing customizable investment strategies through third-party asset managers.

Kristen Donato is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Ironview Capital Management LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking.

Miguel Castaneda is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc, CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS, Arrival Point Financial, CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory work, he provides life insurance policy solutions through Arrival Point Financial. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.