Charles Noble IV is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. 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, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Michael Messina is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2019, including a break from 2019 to 2022 before rejoining in 2022. Prior to that, he was with LPL Financial for six years. Messina is a co-owner of Gulish & Associates, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a diverse client base, managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform that includes managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Caplan is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at NewEdge Advisors and NewEdge Securities since 2022, and previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2007 to 2022. He holds the Series 66 designation. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, and utilizes a variety of program structures combining in-house and third-party management with technology tools to support advisors and clients.

James Bolan is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and SGA Inc. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, including a digital advisory program that uses proprietary algorithms to recommend ETF-based portfolios.

Robert Velardi is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Velardi serves as a Vice President and Financial Advisor at ION Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive service and distribution model.

John Ashelford is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TD firms since 2012, including roles at TD Bank and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Board for the Connecticut Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps, a nonprofit organization. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers and employs a cross-border model serving U.S. clients virtually through Canadian advisors.

Craig Montanari is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Montanari is also a co-owner of LJMCAM, LLC, an entity involved in managing commercial real estate in North Haven, CT. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, including model portfolio management and customized investment solutions.

Claens Bon is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, KeyBank, Infinex Investments, and United Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of B & M Enterprise, LLC, a real estate and property management business. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers while overseeing ongoing monitoring and due diligence.

Thomas Davis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with connections to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Michael Chaffee is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner and managing member of MJC Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes over two decades at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and MJ Chaffee & Associates. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Scinto Jr. is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also operates an accounting and tax preparation business. Additionally, he serves as president of Worldwide Entities Inc., a consulting and real estate brokerage firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers services through a large advisor network and multiple platforms, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio management.

Darrelyn Brennan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in local politics as Interim Town Chair of the Town of Wappingers Democratic Committee, where she assists in recruiting members, running meetings, and supporting candidate ballot access. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations through a variety of financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm offers diverse discretionary and non-discretionary wrap programs with portfolios managed internally and by third parties, supported by ongoing monitoring and an Investment Strategy Committee.

Korey Juniewic is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023, with a brief tenure at LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors to offer customized portfolio management and a broad range of securities and insurance products.

Leo Connors is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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.

Kenneth Steeves Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Creative Planning since 2012. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and offers a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Bennet Thonakkaraparayil is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2019, following eight years at Regent Wealth Management Group. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to create globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.

Michael Malatesta is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at several firms including Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. His background also includes roles outside finance such as at Loon Mountain and A&W Sanitation. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment selection and provides ongoing monitoring, product due diligence, and access to third‑party discretionary managers.

Brian Flanagan is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Milford Bank, and Total Wine & More. He has also worked in educational and community settings such as Quinnipiac University, Woodruff Family YMCA, and Joseph A Foran High School. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines firm supervision with adviser-led investment management.

Ralph Romanello is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as investment adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Denise Crispino is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2023, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2021. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily serving individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and operates within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds.