Brendon Keady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to help clients achieve their financial objectives. He focuses on understanding clients' visions and assisting them in constructing meaningful investment strategies. Brendon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative, and currently serves as an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with insight into client relations and investment solutions. Outside of his professional role, Brendon has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, food, and traveling.

Paul Eshleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including LPL Enterprise, Prudential Advisors, and PNC Financial Services Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Hernando Paredes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals for future years and generations. He offers a personal level of service and ongoing support through a dedicated service team, assisting clients whether they seek an ongoing planning partnership or occasional timely assistance. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Hernando worked as Senior Investment Counselor and Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price, Licensed Financial Specialist at Wachovia Bank, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his professional work, Hernando engages in family activities, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and soccer.

Patrick Mccarthy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent offering dental, disability, life, annuity, and related insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Nicolas Luxama Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he is employed by the City University of New York and has experience serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Andrew Grayson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator while advising multiple registered investment companies.

Joseph Chwe is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at TD Bank from 2022 to 2026 and held various roles in education and retail. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Tringali is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various asset classes.

Barbara Napolitano is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In her role, she partners with associates to grow and develop their skills with the goal of delivering an exceptional client experience through building strong client relationships and co-creating personalized financial plans. Barbara has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through various roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Client Experience Associate. Her experience spans client relationship management and financial planning within the firm. No additional information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Donna Colucci is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Lake Mahopac. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Philip Settembrino is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial activities.

Richard Nappi Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Raymond Chera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital One Sharebuilder and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Elite Wealth Managers LLC, providing investment advice and financial planning. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through various firm programs.

Sunilda Vasquez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Chase, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of two online retail businesses, Ladies Armour and Pro Chutes LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, utilizing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Swansen Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Equity Services Inc., National Life Group, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also a partner at Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies, LLC, where he oversees staff and provides ongoing client service and employee benefit reviews. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a nationwide network of independent advisors and clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Paul Curtis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Seersite LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-treasurer for the Staples High School Cross Country Team in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. 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 sources.

Searsann Hidalgo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent nine years in the pharmaceutical industry at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and two years at Taro Pharmaceutical. Hidalgo also owns Envi$ionaire$ Bookeeping & Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and partners with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Peter Ju is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent three years with Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model portfolios and incorporates ESG considerations.

Gabriel Vieira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he has held roles at The Home Depot, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Eddie Bauer, Amazon, and has owned Do Dragao Gaming since 2020. He is also a notary public in New York. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and asset management through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology tools.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Armonk, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, Guardian, Park Ave Securities, and Pdq Security. He also conducts outside insurance sales as a broker specializing in life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements that utilize firm-approved software and provide written recommendations without investment discretion.