Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Khush Batth is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Khush worked as a Financial Planner at Prudential from 2024 to 2025. In these roles, Khush focuses on financial planning that centers around a comprehensive understanding of clients' personal and financial priorities to co-create tailored investment plans. Khush emphasizes a framework for success in financial planning, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and values. Outside of the professional sphere, Khush has interests that include beach activities, biking, fitness, hiking, motorcycles, and soccer.

Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Erica Metz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Boston Private and is the owner of Money At Work LLC, where she dedicates significant time meeting with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Merrill earlier that year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing arrangements.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Johnson & Johnson and Merck. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling and servicing property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Thomas Sullivan III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency over multiple decades and has operated his own firm, Robert DiFabratis & Co, since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and financial statement preparation through his other business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Brian Mckevitt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Aegis Capital Corp., Gunnallen Financial, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in offering Medicare supplement insurance and prescription drug plans through related business activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed internally and by third parties, along with financial planning and access to third-party asset managers.

Adam Kay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Kay is a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Frank Leloia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been helping clients since 2007. With over 30 years of experience as a registered representative and financial advisor, he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. Frank specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients' other professional advisors to provide comprehensive tax strategies and to assist in the development of estate plans. His approach emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. Residing in Long Valley, New Jersey for the past 24 years with his wife Beth and their two children, Nick and Jack, Frank is committed to participating in the communities he serves. He dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations and enjoys personal interests including baseball, basketball, billiards, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Daniel Pilone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. His other business activities include part-time involvement in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance sales and service. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Kathleen Boyle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Flemington, NJ. She has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a notary public commission which she utilizes for both clients and non-clients as needed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporates, and nonprofits. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.