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.

Anthony Boxler is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has experience as a Wealth Advisor and Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard, where he worked from 2019 to 2024. Anthony focuses on collaborating directly with clients to understand their motivations and goals, developing strategies that align financial plans with their priorities. Throughout his career, Anthony emphasizes ongoing partnerships with clients to ensure financial plans adjust to changes in their needs and circumstances. Outside of his professional work, he has interests that include hiking, music, outdoor adventures, parenthood, pets, and puzzles.

Cristian Surdykowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked briefly at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC and has experience in food retail and education sectors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Eric Trimble is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Merrill Lynch in November 2008. Eric works closely with affluent families, high net worth individuals, and closely-held businesses to develop customized financial strategies. His approach involves personal consultations to set quantifiable goals, prioritize client needs, and implement tailored plans using a variety of financial instruments. Eric collaborates with clients’ tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to help ensure their financial affairs are well-managed. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Lafayette College and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in his community through organizing fundraisers for the Hearing Loss Association of America.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Connolly is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2023 after nine years at FSC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Connolly operates a tax preparation business and serves as a notary public. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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 has held roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Merrill from 2018 to 2021. Before entering the financial sector, she was involved with Umbrella Auto Transport and studied at Penn State University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 in Ambler, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities Inc., and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in the restaurant business since 2018, managing La Voglia Italian Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Frank Mignoni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kellan Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he gained experience working in the catering and hospitality sectors. Outside of advising, he is involved with 12th Street Catering and holds a non-variable insurance role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Jerry Gross is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC since 2021, and H. Beck, Inc. from 2016 to 2021. 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 serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and access to third-party money managers across multiple investment platforms.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

James Stotter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Michael Charpentier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2003 in various roles. He has held positions including Financial Consultant since 2013, Investment Representative from 2011 to 2013, Service Delivery Manager from 2008 to 2011, and several specialist roles related to retirement investment and defined contribution plans throughout his tenure. His experience spans over two decades at Fidelity, focusing on wealth planning and assisting clients in working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes strategies tailored for all styles of investors within the Fidelity framework. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include bowling, attending concerts, playing golf, and music.

Jennifer Garomon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Riley Fantozzi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Bausch + Lomb and has a background that includes roles at Arizona State University and in education with the Pennridge School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with oversight of sub-advisers and a focus on model portfolios and governance.