Keith Preston is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, and his own firm, Preston & Virga Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in creative writing, including fiction screenwriting and novels. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Keegan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Beacon, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2018 and previously worked at the Center for Physical Therapy from 2015 to 2018. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management services separate.

Yehuda Flohr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entity, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, long-term care, and group medical insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options across multiple program structures.

Jason Pucci is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2014. He serves on the investment committee for the SUNY Orange Foundation, reviewing advisors for the foundation's investments in an unpaid capacity. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles and in-house research, and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Austin Schweitzer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fishkill, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Foresters Financials and The Builder Development. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate development project involving a small subdivision. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Chase Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cerity Partners LLC, Securities America Advisors, Lebenthal & Co., LLC, and RBT Wealth LLC. He is a partner at RBT Wealth, where he operates the daily activities of a wealth management division in partnership with a CPA firm. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Brendynn Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Kelly worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and spent over a decade at Stop and Shop. 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, supported by research and model portfolios.

James Santangelo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2008 and currently serves as a financial advisor based in Fishkill, NY. His professional activities include providing financial planning and consulting services, as well as assisting clients with estate and trust planning. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services and employs various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools across multiple advisory platforms.

Matthew Caruso is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial since 2024, following a 14-year tenure at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Caruso is also the sole member of RWH Holdings, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Jennifer Delaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also serves at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where she has worked for over 25 years. Outside of advisory work, she is a notary public. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Frank Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Peekskill, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Lakeland Capital Management. Outside of finance, he is developing a fiction novel entitled *Entangled*, which he plans to publish under the pseudonym F.J. Rodriques. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Manolito Dizon Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at National Bank of Canada Financial Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Edward Jones is a 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 network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Steven Pulvirent is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Goodwill Farms LLC, where he oversees general administrative tasks and farm chores. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment analysis employs a proprietary methodology developed by the Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Bryan Covert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bruderman Asset Management LLC and Bruderman Brothers LLC for six years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team and emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Sandeepkumar Patel is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He serves on the board of the Bharatiya Mandir, a religious organization. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Strobach is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he held roles at Allstate Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the hospitality and recreation sectors, including positions at Cosimo's Restaurant and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and offers sub-advisory services to other financial institutions, supporting a large participant base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Howard Gershman is a Series 63-licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors, where he has worked since 2003, totaling 22 years of industry experience. Prior to and alongside his financial services career, he has operated Gersky's Catering since 1987. He also engages in part-time sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica entities. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, using third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Victor Margiotta Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking organization.

Derek Bailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monroe, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Sterling National Bank since 2017 and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC from 2013 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Anthony Natrella is a financial advisor at Osaic with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory services, Natrella is involved in tax preparation and operates a handyman business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced portfolio construction tools, and it maintains a complex corporate structure with multiple advisory platforms and third-party service arrangements.