Ryan Galardi is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. 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 offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Patrick Knox is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 30 years at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. Knox is based in Horsham, PA. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Catherine Playford is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank Securities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Fred Lorenz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 1983 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from Rider University. He partnered with his father until his retirement in 1985 and has since developed extensive experience in financial strategy, planning, and service. Fred holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) awarded in 1986, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) obtained in 2007, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) earned in 2018. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He works with individuals, businesses, and multi-generational families, providing ongoing reviews and sharing timely research to support client goals. Fred lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with his wife and four grown children, including triplets. He is involved in community outreach, particularly supporting the children of Urban Promise in Trenton. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, photography, reading, spending time with family, and table tennis.

Cynthia Kinkaid is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jerome Fiordimondo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1977 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Fiordimondo Insurance and Financial Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Tyler Mccraw is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and BlackRock Investment Management. He is also an author of financial education materials. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Marshall Brooks is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as an annual collaborative process using firm-approved analytical tools and provides specialized services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Diane Bernhard is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Blue Bell, PA, and has 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her primary role, she is involved with Double K Group LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Walter Mack Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at RBC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2005 to 2017 and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. from 2002 to 2005. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Cice is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012 and previously worked at Independent Advisers Group Corp for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies under GWH Wealth Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colmar, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2013 after a year at Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Kelly is involved with Apollo Insurance Group and the Kelly Agency, both providing insurance-related services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Deissler is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to that, he spent 26 years at Avantax Investment Services and has operated an independent tax and financial planning business since 1999. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports various investment strategies and program structures, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Susan Allan is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a duplex rental property in Conshohocken, PA. Stifel serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Hugh Mc Nally is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2006, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of advising, he spends part of his time on tax preparation and holds a Pennsylvania real estate license, working with BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs advanced operational tools to support client strategies.

Roger Vanpelt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2004 and previously was with Tyler Wealth Counselors and IFG Advisory Services. Vanpelt is also the owner of Van Pelt Wealth Advisors, LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures.

Austin Hayes is a Financial Advisor with Hayes & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the team in 2025. Based in the Yardley, PA office, he holds Series 7, Series 66, and SIE registrations from FINRA, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Austin works with individuals, families, and businesses to pursue their financial goals through comprehensive and personalized strategies. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin emphasizes clear communication and ongoing support to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their risk tolerance and long-term objectives. Austin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Tulane University, where he focused on strategic planning and client service. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys biking, drawing, golfing, music, photography, skiing, surfing, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies. He currently resides in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Matthew Gaughan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and previously worked at Edward Jones and Levin Sedran & Berman. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Peter Valenti is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years and has been affiliated with Prudential Insurance Company of America for over three decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Ryan Fuehrer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including AXA Advisors, LPL Financial, and PFG Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Firstrust Financial Resources as a separate business activity. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement client strategies.