Grace Hirshblond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, she held positions at Georgian Court University, Ess, West Elm, Pilates Blast, and Monmouth University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Johanna Walters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1998, she has worked with C-suite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families, providing investment analysis, wealth management strategies, and estate planning services. Her client-focused approach aims to help individuals and families make informed financial decisions tailored to their unique needs. Johanna graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a major in finance and business law. She holds the Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations and is licensed as an agent for life, accident, and health insurance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), among others. She has also attended the University of North Carolina. Beyond her professional career, Johanna serves as a board member of Women's Animal Center, America's first animal shelter. She also supports Wissahickon Trails in its mission for improved water quality, environmental education, and land conservation. Johanna and her husband, Brian Sweeney, reside in Blue Bell, PA, and enjoy horseback riding, skiing, and hiking.

Elona Gera is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable and its predecessor, AXA Equitable, since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she provides Albanian interpreter services for families during medical appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models, including discretionary portfolio management and ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Elizabeth Herman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Lam Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in financial education as a facilitator and serves as secretary for a nonprofit community event organization and an elder law legal aid nonprofit. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios.

Justin Eney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Greater Philadelphia and unrelated work in education and fitness settings. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management primarily through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party advisory programs.

William Angelos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Radnor, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Emily Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and ACAC. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Benjamin Archer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in West Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 24 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees and the Investment Committee for Germantown Academy, where he contributes his investment expertise to oversee the school’s endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a range of investment programs alongside estate planning and corporate financial planning services.

John Owsiak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage business and serves as an administrator, executor, or trustee for trusts and estates. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers, offering a range of investment options without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

David Bruno is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model-driven investment strategies and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Jamison, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Murray serves as Treasurer for Nestlewood Estates, is a member of the finance committee at Solomon's Lodge No. 3, and holds leadership positions including Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council and President of Alternative Care Concepts. He also supports local education through involvement with the Jamison Elementary Home & School Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David Mebs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Conshohocken, PA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously with Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance product sales and settlement consulting through FIRSTRUST Financial Resources and Sage Settlement Consulting. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients—pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various programs and third‑party managers, focusing on tailored advice based on client risk tolerance and plan information.

Kate Hershey is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PNC Financial Services Group since 2006. Hershey is also a licensed employee at Fulton Bank, where she dedicates a significant portion of her time. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Ryan Flynn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and market modeling techniques.

Marc Bianchi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Blue Bell, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

James Mcfadden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Fund Distributors and Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment offerings.

Justin Buffington is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for four years and has worked in various roles including part-time bartender at The Borough Pub. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth segments, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and emphasizes matching clients with suitable investment solutions based on risk tolerance and personal information.

Phuong Loan Vu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LVPT Investments LLC, an investment-related business focused on real estate in Philadelphia. 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, including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Casino is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds ownership in Invictus Wealth Management, LLC, and serves as a trustee for its 401(k) plan. He is also a notary public in Doylestown, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Mark Maertzig is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, Maertzig operates Tax Aid Associates, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of financial products.