Robert Parks is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He is a partner at Parks & Company, a CPA firm, where he dedicates significant time alongside his role at WealthQuest, Ltd., an independent financial planning firm he has been associated with since 1995. WealthQuest, Ltd. provides fee-only financial planning primarily to individuals and businesses, focusing on retirement and investment planning without selling commission-based products. The firm’s approach integrates tax considerations through its close affiliation with Parks’s CPA practice and emphasizes personalized advice delivered on an hourly basis without managing client assets directly.

Thomas Poltersdorf is the sole advisor at GT Wealth LLC in Lebanon, PA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Beyond Your Exit Wealth Management LLC and MML Investors Services/MassMutual from 2015 to 2021. GT Wealth LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to near-retirees, including federal employees covered by FERS and CSRS, as well as employee benefit plan advisory services to plan sponsors. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index funds and ETFs to implement diversified, tax-aware allocations.

The driving force behind my work as a financial planner is empowering clients to build a meaningful financial plan, one that aligns with their core values and purpose. My Journey: After receiving entry-level training from a large brokerage firm back in 2012, I ultimately decided that an independent firm was more in alignment with my values as a planner. After dedicating nine years to a mid-sized firm in central Pennsylvania, I leveraged my invaluable experience and expertise to embark on a new journey by founding my own firm, First Light Wealth, LLC in 2023. Professional Growth: Throughout my career, I've embraced continuous learning and professional growth to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving financial landscape. In 2021, I embarked upon the challenging journey of earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ mark, a designation held by less than 30% of financial advisors. Who I Work WIth: I specialize in delivering comprehensive financial planning services tailored to the unique needs of attorneys, small business owners, and families. By understanding the distinct financial challenges and opportunities each group faces, I help them navigate their financial journey with confidence, ensuring a secure and prosperous future. Areas of Expertise: - Retirement planning - Investment management - Debt strategies - Insurance planning - Estate planning - Tax optimization Let's Connect: I'm excited to connect with professionals who share my passion for finance, whether you're an attorney, business owner, or an individual looking to secure your financial future.

Ruston Wolfe is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apricus Wealth LLC. Prior to joining Apricus Wealth, he spent 12 years at Bryn Mawr Trust. Apricus Wealth LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, discretionary investment process that integrates fundamental and technical analysis with long-term strategies, delivering personalized portfolio management and integrated financial planning through a four-advisor team.

Marc Bowman is a financial advisor with Bowman Wealth Management Group in Hershey, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, Fortune Financial Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and as managing member of Stout Bowman & Associates, LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent, involved in life insurance sales including term, whole life, and universal life products. Bowman Wealth Management Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $96.3 million in discretionary assets and employs individualized investment policies with quarterly portfolio reviews and tax-loss harvesting.

Jared Bowman is a financial advisor at Bowman Wealth Management Group in Hershey, PA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory career, he served with the Pennsylvania State Police for four years and worked at Fenicci's of Hershey for five years. He began his advisory career while transitioning his business from Stout Bowman & Associates. Bowman Wealth Management Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to manage approximately $96.3 million in discretionary assets across about 283 client relationships.

Kellie Chandler is a financial advisor at Synergy Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her background includes roles at Messiah University and LifeGuide Financial Advisors, as well as experience in various positions outside finance including at The Hershey Company and Isaac's Restaurants. Synergy Asset Management provides personalized wealth management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across multiple active and tactical investment strategies, managing approximately $1.05 billion in regulatory assets.

Christopher Cassel is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SevenBridge Financial Group, LLC and Kuntz Lesher Capital LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Cassel is involved in several business ventures, including ownership interests in a distillery, a bowling alley restaurant, and a commercial real estate property. He also serves on the finance and investment committees of the United Way of the Capital Region and is a board member of the Vista School for Autism. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios, and invests across a range of asset classes including ESG models and alternative vehicles.

Thomas Gerhart is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC since 2006. He is based in Lebanon, PA. Outside of his advisory role, Gerhart is president and director of The Anne Fund, Inc., a nonprofit focused on raising funds for cancer research and supporting local families, and he participates in youth football camps as a former NFL player to share his experiences with young athletes. Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a large network of advisors managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers diverse advisory platforms and delegates investment decisions to its representatives, supporting a range of services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and specialty consulting such as 1031 exchanges.

Gregory Richards is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Triad Advisors, and operating his own firm, Gregory Richards, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an attorney specializing in estate planning and holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including as Judge Advocate for the Hershey American Legion Post 386 and Treasurer for the Valle del Sol Phase 6 Homeowners Association. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable model portfolios overseen by a central Investment Management team and emphasizes specialized fiduciary and financial wellness services.

Scott Lumbatis is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Scottrade, Inc., Triad Advisors, Inc., and OSAIC. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a long-term, diversified investment approach implemented through model portfolios and customizable strategies.

Aaron Barr is a financial advisor with SPC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience and has worked at Parkland Securities and SPC since 2014, as well as operating Barr Associates Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as team director of a youth mountain bike racing team and is vice president and board member of a youth mountain bike nonprofit. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, delivering strategies typically through discretionary management with options for nondiscretionary arrangements.

Michael Waverka is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Hershey, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an agent at Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Brian Fisher is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2018 and previously was affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2010 to 2018 while also operating Fisher Financial Associates since 2010. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Cameron Leonard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at SPC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has held various roles including administrative support at Barr Associates Financial. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, discretionary advice through multiple account programs and maintains affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Phillip Palanzo is a Series 63 licensed advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Corp, in addition to owning Palanzo Financial Services, Inc., where he is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance and annuity products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management and fiduciary advice through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Christopher Wenger is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing insurance products and services beyond Guardian and has an ownership interest in Main Ave, LLC. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

William Jenney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at PNC Wealth Management and has held positions at TMF Investments, Motley Fool Wealth Management, and other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Bill Jenney Photography, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that uses algorithmic risk assessment and mutual fund and ETF investments managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Tricia Tompkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has held positions at several firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Raymond James Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivered through proprietary and third-party planning methodologies.

Brian Brassell is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Senior Advising Services since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through a separate business activity. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered firm that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm supports a large advisor network through a turnkey asset management platform and offers various investment strategies, including discretionary model portfolios and unified managed accounts.