Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare dental and health insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Wendell Pribila is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Max Fallon is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, he co-owns Hot Dress LLC, a business focused on writing, recording, and performing original music. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

George Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC for nine years and has been with LPL Financial for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, he offers Medicare Supplement and Medigap insurance solutions to clients through Martin Insurance Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

R. Michael Braender is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved as a registered representative with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Javid Jaraiedi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Jaraiedi Financial Group, an LLC established for marketing his practice. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach involves collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including asset management, wrap accounts, and educational seminars.

Tony Bradica is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Bradica serves as a board member and age coordinator for the Bolton Youth Soccer Association, where he is involved in team assignments and organizational decisions. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Drew Lorenz is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He represents the third generation in his family to serve as a Merrill advisor. Drew specializes in a range of financial planning areas, including retirement planning, portfolio construction, estate planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He approaches wealth management with a client-focused perspective, listening carefully to understand each client's priorities and objectives. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship from the University of Miami. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Drew is involved with community organizations such as Achilles International, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Purple Stride - Pancreatic Cancer Walk, Urban Promise Camden, and Urban Promise Trenton. His personal interests include boating, fishing, photography, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with family, and tennis.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. 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 diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Warin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent over two decades at Avantax in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, Warin is active in community service through roles at Faith Lutheran Church, including auditing finances, serving as an usher, co-chairing the soup kitchen committee, and chairing an annual hunger walk. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jared Klancic is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding a position at Bank of America, N.A. from 2024 to present. Before his advisory roles, he has professional experience at Widener University, Primo Hoagies, and Roman Catholic. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Christopher Mottershead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephan Giffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in the automotive collision repair industry with several companies between 2016 and 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Doyal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Lifecycle Financial Advisors, LLC, and McGraw Fill Federal Credit Union. He currently serves as a manager at Pentagon Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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.

Keith Latimer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously spending a decade with IC Advisory Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Longwood University Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm integrates these services with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jennifer Brady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Brady holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a mix of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Colin Markison is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Hill Group since 2023. He transitioned into financial advising after a professional ice hockey career spanning six years, bringing discipline and attention to detail from his athletic background to his current role. Colin specializes in areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Small Business Strategies, Sports & Entertainment, and Retirement Income. Colin graduated from the University of Vermont in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and Applied Economics. His interest in investments was sparked during his university studies, particularly through a class on investment analysis. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Colin is committed to providing unbiased advice and guidance, emphasizing accuracy and timely execution to earn client trust. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, and table tennis. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Shannon and their three daughters.

Charmaine Talvy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail sector through her involvement with Table Top Toys Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Christopher Mc Donald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers through W&R insurance agencies. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.