Cathy Jackson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Next Financial Group and has been involved with Beacon Financial Group for over 20 years. Jackson serves as a board member and volunteer for charitable organizations focused on financial education and community support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Andrew Aramany is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and brings over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, including prior positions at the Vanguard Group and Lincoln Financial Group. Andrew holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (ChFC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Andrew earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree from Villanova University. At the University of Delaware, he was awarded an Athletic Letter Award for football. He works closely with clients to develop investment strategies tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance, focusing on areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. In addition to his advisory role, Andrew teaches investment-related courses at the Life Long Learning Institute at Immaculata University and Chester County Night School. Andrew resides in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, with his wife and three children. His personal interests include biking, football, golfing, racquetball, running, scuba diving, and tennis.

Stephen Graham Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios, largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various tax-aware and customization features.

Holly Wilrigs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, bringing four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Vanscoy Maurer & Bash Diamond Jewelers and Bankers Life Insurance Company. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale with digital delivery to serve a broad client base.

Steven Shimp Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Truecore LLC, a business managing his Ameriprise advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Ashcroft is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning and investment services utilizing structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Benjamin Davis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Delphi Wealth Management Group and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he operates e-commerce businesses selling items on platforms such as Mercari, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace. 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 with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Stephen Swofford is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a holding company that has no active business operations. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and private clients such as pension plans and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized Investment Policy Committee that integrates quantitative and qualitative research, employing tax-aware and risk management strategies across multiple investment vehicles.

Brooke Wooding is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. Prior to that, she spent a year at Liberty University and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for both non-discretionary and discretionary plan management, including unique offerings like insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bruce Chmara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christine Gordon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1999, she has focused on assisting clients through a holistic, formula-based approach to accumulating, managing, and preserving wealth. Christine works closely with individuals, families, and businesses, providing integrated wealth management and planning services based on a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial situation and priorities. With over two decades of experience, Christine’s expertise includes retirement planning, business transition strategies, college education planning, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. She holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christine also completed a Non-Accredited Certificate Program at Taylor University. She is active in professional and community organizations such as the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce and Believers In Business, where she serves on committees and the board. Christine is committed to providing objective advice and personalized service, emphasizing integrity and attention to detail. She views financial advising as a process that requires adaptability to life changes and aims to empower clients to take control of their financial lives. Living in Chester County, she participates in local community activities and enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, horseback riding, and photography.

Patrick White is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Scottrade and four years at TD Ameritrade Investment Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Timothy Grove is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Wilmington Trust, LPL Financial LLC, Wealth Enhancement Group, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Erica Baczkowski is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. She has held roles at FocusT Pointe Global since 2016 and has been affiliated with multiple Vanguard entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she participates in focus groups through Focus Ponte Global. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation, using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs to construct portfolios with various customization options.

Tina Cifferello is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016, with brief tenure at Bank of America, N.A. prior to her current role. 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.

Jason Betz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aston, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in live music performance through a separate company, JEB Productions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with the advisor. The firm serves a broad institutional client base and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matthew Morrissey is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Morrissey has been with Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2018. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, utilizing proprietary methodologies and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs to create personalized portfolios.

Thomas Jones is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years and spent ten years at Bryn Mawr Trust Company prior to joining Vanguard Advisers. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach utilizing proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware and customization features.

William Willson III is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and currently located in Malvern, PA. He has one year of industry experience, beginning his advisory career at Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities in 2026. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, his professional background includes roles in hospitality and corporate services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Katherine Orth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilmington, DE, and has nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of Family First Legacy LLC and is involved with KMO LLC as a franchise advisor. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports tailored to clients’ income planning needs.