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 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.

Adam Goldin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, having previously worked as a municipal bond analyst and economist. In his current role, Adam focuses on creating comprehensive, goals-based wealth management plans that address all aspects of a client’s financial life, including family, finances, health, home, work, leisure, and giving. Adam’s expertise encompasses retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He emphasizes the importance of helping individual savers navigate the complexities and risks of personal finance, especially given the decline of private pensions and the increasing need for informed decision-making. Adam holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University and holds master’s degrees from George Washington University and Fordham University. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys baseball, biking, football, hiking, ice hockey, reading, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

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.

David Bloom is the Senior Vice President and Resident Director of the Media, Pennsylvania office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 27 years of experience in financial advising, he leads The Bloom Vermeil Wealth Management Group, focusing on providing clients with comprehensive wealth management services tailored to simplify and manage the complexities of their financial lives. His clients include a diverse group of professionals and retirees. David's expertise encompasses retirement planning, tax-smart investment management, wealth transfer planning, and supporting families with estate, long-term care, and Medicaid planning decisions. Holding the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification since 2000, and having practiced law previously, he collaborates closely with clients' accountants and attorneys to support their financial goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2019, David worked with The Vanguard Group, U.S. Trust Company of New York, and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. He earned a Bachelor's degree with honors from Villanova University and a Juris Doctorate from Widener University Delaware Law School. Residing in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two sons, David enjoys outdoor activities such as chess, fishing, golfing, reading, running, and skiing. He is also actively involved in his community, having served on boards including the Children's Literacy Initiative, Benchmark School, Delaware County Estate Planning Council, and Swarthmore Swim Club.

Alexander Peng is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and spent nine years at China Pingan Group. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Gregory Melara is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member on the parish finance council at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, a charitable organization. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

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.

Anna Kayeva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Umbrella Auto Transport, as well as education at Penn State University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage its portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment funds.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities Inc., and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, Madani has been involved in the restaurant industry through employment at La Voglia Italian Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility considerations and broader derivatives capabilities.

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.

Jerry Gross is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and Concourse Financial Group Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Gross serves as president of a local networking group and is vice president of the social committee at Adelphi Lodge. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and provides access to various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.