Richard Vera II is a financial advisor at VERA-CPA, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and held various roles with the US Small Business Administration, Intuit Inc., and the US Department of Defense. Outside of advising, he serves as a finance committee member for the Hemlock Farms Community Association and is a trustee for the National Foundation for Animal Rescue. VERA-CPA, Inc. is a fee-only CPA firm providing financial planning and accounting services, including tax preparation and forensic accounting, to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on written financial plans and strategic asset allocation using a core-and-satellite approach, primarily recommending passive index funds and ETFs, and does not accept discretionary trading authority or performance-based fees.

Patrick Graver is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He is the founder of Center Stage Planning LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Greeley, PA. Prior to establishing his own firm, he held roles at Bishoff Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Inc., and Creative Financial Planning. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in the performing arts, including engagements with the Fireside Theatre and productions such as The Book of Mormon. Center Stage Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning on ongoing and project bases. The fee-only firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to develop individualized investment policies and discretionary portfolios. The firm also provides educational seminars and speaking engagements focused on general financial education.

Alexi Gilmore Manookian is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Stash Wealth, LLC and SmartPath Advisors, LLC. Prior to these roles, Alexi worked at the Financial Transitionist Institute and Learnvest Planning Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Alexi has been involved with the nonprofit RAISE Your Hearts 501(c)(3) for six years and has a background in ski instruction. Stash Wealth, LLC serves individual clients, primarily high-earning professionals, through its multi-step financial planning process and optional ongoing investment management. The firm employs a passive-oriented investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, supplemented with periodic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, while placing emphasis on client education through newsletters, podcasts, and public seminars.

Jonathan Kline is a financial advisor with Lakewood Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northeast Financial Group, Inc. and JP Morgan Securities Inc. He has been with Lakewood Financial Group since 2026. Lakewood Financial Group provides discretionary comprehensive wealth management to high-net-worth individuals and families, using a strategic-core with tactical-overlay investment approach that incorporates portfolio management, financial planning, tax coordination, and access to private funds and structured products. The firm’s small specialized team manages approximately $90 million and employs alternative platforms and customized strategies to meet client-specific objectives.

Justin Bolmgren is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. and has previously worked at Origin Financial and operated his own firm, Bolmgren Retireplan, Inc., for a decade. Outside of advising, he serves as an advisor to the fintech software firm Budget Simple and is a part owner of Wealth Preservation Specialist, LLC and William Joseph Tax Strategies, Inc. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines customized portfolio construction with third-party sub-advisors on the AssetMark platform and integrates a range of quantitative and qualitative investment analysis methods.

Michael Kruger is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and Selective Insurance. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Joseph Sullivan is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Sullivan is also a CPA with ongoing tax preparation and consulting services and co-owns Orion Wealth Consultants, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Cody Albrecht is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2017 and previously at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Outside of finance, he is involved with ARKKC Entertainment as an actor and serves as Vice President of the Red Hook Chamber of Commerce. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Scott Fonner is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Guild Mortgage, and USAA FSB. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates planning and managed account solutions within its proprietary recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

George Siracuse is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Guiding Light Financial, LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance sales, and acts as an advisory board member for SliceSpace, providing strategic guidance and business introductions. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a combination of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Michael La Rosa Jr. is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history including LPL Financial and Citibank. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct instructor for undergraduate business courses at Southern New Hampshire University and volunteers as a community manager for Mania Club Champions of Hope, a nonprofit supporting cancer and mental health causes. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various investment programs including wrap-fee advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, working within the KeyCorp group and offering access to third-party discretionary managers.

Mitchell Harris is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Harris is a musician and serves as a board subcommittee member and mentor coordinator for a local business networking group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools to support client goals, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Matthew Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and operates his own tax preparation and accounting businesses, including T & K Tax Service LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

George Legakis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of experience. He has held positions at multiple related firms including Summit Financial Networks LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a real estate holding and leasing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that offers model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Jay Kimball is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, Kimball manages an auto racing team, overseeing its administration and maintenance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

Richard John is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, alongside involvement in recreation management and music. He also engages in part-time sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Peter Smith III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his parents in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies, serving a broad client base with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alexander Camacho is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors students pursuing their Project Management Professional (PMP) designation through Get it Done Consulting, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Odell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including New York Life and The Dime Wealth Management, where he also provides administrative support. Prior to his financial services career, he held various roles in education, construction, and the golf industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Jeffrey Gerson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in songwriting as a proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Joanne Secky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author of at least two books and is involved as a home caregiver compensated through Medicaid. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to various model portfolios, research resources, and technologies.

Thomas Regenski is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, The Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank, INVEST Financial Corporation, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and Davis R Chant Realtors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

George Stefanou is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. He is an author of a book exploring differing perspectives, strategies, and attitudes toward money. Additionally, he holds a board member and treasurer position for the SoDo District in Orlando, FL. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.