Donald Galade is the principal advisor at GFS Financial Advisors, LLC in Hazleton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with GFS Financial Advisors since 2010 and also operates Galade Financial Services, Inc., an independent insurance agency providing insurance products and precious metals sales. Additionally, he owns Cheradon and Associates LLC, a business consulting firm focused on employee benefits. GFS Financial Advisors serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with fee-based financial planning and advisory services, primarily acting as a co-advisor and referral intermediary. The firm generally does not manage client portfolios directly but helps clients select third-party money managers while offering a subscription newsletter called Money Matters.

Justin Warfel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Wagner Wealth Management, Corp. with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Evergreen Wealth Solutions, Geisinger Medical Center, UPMC, T.R. Hoffman, and Lock Haven University. Wagner Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors and other business clients. The firm’s investment approach is generally conservative to balanced, utilizing ETFs, individual equities, and model portfolios, with selective use of third-party money managers for higher-growth opportunities.

Hari Gadi is a financial advisor at Omsai Com LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. Omsai Com LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various instruments, and also offers accounting, tax, payroll, and company-formation services.

Allen Wagner is a financial advisor at Wagner Wealth Management, Corp. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and PKS Investments. Wagner also serves as an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice to clients. Wagner Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors and other business clients. The firm employs a generally conservative to balanced investment approach, utilizing ETFs, individual equities, and model portfolios, alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Kyle Wagner is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wagner Wealth Management, Corp. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and PKS Investments. Wagner holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is involved in an investment-related business, CRZYPCK HOLDINGS, LLC. Wagner Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors and other business clients. The firm’s investment approach is generally conservative to balanced, utilizing ETFs, individual equities, and model portfolios, with selective allocation to third-party money managers for growth exposure.

Kevin Kenny is a financial advisor at 3EDGE Asset Management, LP with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Vigilant Distributors, LLC, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, Toews Corporation, Harrisdirect LLC, and Fisher Investments. 3EDGE Asset Management is a discretionary investment manager serving separately managed account clients, sub-advising other investment advisers, and managing ETFs and collective investment trusts. The firm employs a top-down, globally diversified multi-asset allocation process that combines quantitative research with investment committee judgment.

John Fazzini is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at King's College from 2014 to 2017. He is also president of John P Fazzini & Associates LLC, where he is involved in the sale of insurance and fixed indexed annuities. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and college-savings services through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Randy Rutkoski is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC since 2012, including time at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital Portfolio Solutions Strategist offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Adrian Malave is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Keystone Legacy Financial, Bankers Life Securities, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent investment advisor representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various investment platforms.

Michael Vergari is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott. He has spent the majority of his career at Janney, working there from 2011 to 2020 and returning in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Vergari serves as a volunteer board member for the Conyngham Valley Civic Organization and is involved with the Pastor Relations Committee at Black Creek United Methodist Church. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jennifer Karnoski is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2004. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering services such as brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Megan Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various firms including Avantax Planning Partners and Longhi Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Blue Mountain School District, assisting with student events and managing PTO expenses. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by a range of ancillary services such as tax planning and estate strategies.

John Schwear Jr. is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Hazleton, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Schwear is involved in several community organizations, serving on multiple boards including Can Do Inc., Pathway to Recovery, and the Greater Hazleton Civic Partnership, among others. He also operates a small window tinting business on a limited basis. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and a range of wrap/advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Robert John is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Drums, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns RJ ARAS CORP, a support company for his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria.

Jace Whitaker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Hazleton, PA, holding a Series 66 license and having two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various positions including at Double Diamond Resorts. He serves as Treasurer for the United Way of Greater Hazleton, participating in financial oversight and board communications. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Ronald Amentler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1992. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Lawrence is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held positions at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Strategic Personal Financial Management LLC, and is a partner at Lawrence Cable & Co LLP. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Wendy's restaurant operations and serves as treasurer for the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages assets exceeding $256 billion.

Ronald Coltrane Jr serves as the Resident Director for Merrill's Wilkes-Barre Office. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in wealth management, banking, financing, and private placement investment management. As a Senior Financial Advisor and qualified Portfolio Manager, Ronald focuses on goals-based planning to help clients achieve their financial objectives through personalized wealth management strategies, including family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Ronald holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University. He maintains the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Ronald actively participates in local organizations and values spending time with his family.

Marti Joines is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Marti worked at Henkels & McCoy and City Light & Power. Marti holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Hazleton, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christina Kuhn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning on a one-time or ongoing basis, separate from implementation, and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Brian Keich is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Mauch Chunk Trust Company, where he also serves as division manager. Outside of his advisory role, Keich is involved with the Tamaqua Lions Club as president and serves on the Tamaqua Police Pension Commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.

Daryl Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and BOK Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head of sponsorship, fundraising, and community outreach for the Jim Thorpe Youth Soccer Association, a local youth soccer organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management strategies and program options, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Bradley Swisher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2019 and previously was affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. Swisher also owns Swisher Financial, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management platforms and strategies.

William Feudale Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation, SagePoint Financial, Penn Investment Advisors, AMP Asset Management, and MSI Financial Services. He is also the proprietor of Feudale Financial Services, LLC, which operates an insurance agency offering term, whole, universal, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Mcandrew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hazleton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Northwest Bank since 2018 and has a background that includes roles at The Pennsylvania State University and Happy Valley Brewing Company. 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 financial planning and a variety of investment programs, combining advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Kubishin is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He concurrently operates Kubishin & Ator, PC, providing accounting and tax services related to investments. Prior to joining Cetera, he held positions at several academic institutions and worked with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Franklin Ator is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2000 and is a 50 percent shareholder of Kubishin & Ator, PC, a CPA firm. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as a shareholder and officer in a grocery store business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program platforms and custodial relationships.

Gerald Haggerty Jr is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Avantax-related firms for over 20 years prior to joining Cetera. He also owns and operates Haggerty's Tax Service, providing tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform supporting diverse investment strategies.

William Horan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at M&T Securities since 2002 and joined LPL Financial in 2021. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Kubishin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, Kubishin is an owner and officer at Kubishin & Ator, PC, an accounting firm, and serves as a shareholder and officer involved in financial decisions at a grocery store. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Richard Houseknecht is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and 2001, respectively. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven strategies managed by third parties and supports account custody and trade execution through established custodians, focusing predominantly on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Alex Haggerty is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Haggerty Financial LLC and serves as Minister of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he directs the choir and plays the organ for Sunday services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Samuel Nalesnik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Northwest Bank, Wagner, Dreese, Elsasser & Associates, P.C., and BBD, LLP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Deron Glickert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Resources Network and LPL Financial, among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains one of the largest networks of financial advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Matthew Manfredi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Manfredi also owns and manages Manfredi and Associates, an advisory business based in Hazleton, PA. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Thomas Seigendall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hazleton, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Kokinda is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at M&T Securities since 2003, joining LPL Financial in 2021. Kokinda is also associated with Wilmington Advisors @ M&T, an investment-related 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Donald Glickert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Edward Jones. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adviser to Faith Assembly of God. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Perry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The University of Scranton for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Francis Dalykas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Rent-A-Center for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Keegan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank, and Pacer Financial, as well as a position at The Pennsylvania State 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.