Michael Montaruli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and also maintains a long-term role with Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union since 2005. At Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, he is involved in insurance services focusing on Medicare-related plans. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Keith Gillotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate in Brookfield, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

David Bergerson II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, N.A. for five years and Orion Capital Advisors LLC for two years. Outside of his advisory work, he referees soccer and hockey games at various youth levels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derek Bufano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he held roles at Metro Physical Therapy and taught at Marist College. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive operational infrastructure.

Christopher Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019, following roles at Celebration Restaurant Group and Scottland Inc. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Stephen Cohen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 18 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, health, dental, and group disability income products, and is an attorney though not actively practicing. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Christopher Buelta is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years. Outside of advising, Buelta is involved in insurance sales, offering various types of life and disability insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and offers multiple investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and unified managed account solutions.

Brian Zusi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for GLG Research on topics related to sports coaching, organizational leadership, and management structure. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Lisa Anne Cerbone Montalto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She leads the MDCL Group and the healthcare professional and Financial Life Benefits initiative for her team. She specializes in providing financial guidance to business owners, executives, multi-generational families, and particularly healthcare professionals, helping them manage their financial lives to support their professional and personal goals. Lisa aims to simplify complex financial matters and assist clients in making informed decisions to achieve their desired outcomes with greater knowledge and confidence. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa had a career in healthcare administration and medical education. She holds a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. She has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Lisa is actively involved in her community, including volunteering with the Lions Club of Danbury, Connecticut, Lions Low Vision Centers of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, and participating in the Saint Gregory the Great Choir in Danbury, Connecticut. Her personal interests include biking, boating, music, photography, reading, sewing, singing, and spending time with her family.

Anthony Junjulas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and has also worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union since 2016. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Pizza Phil from 2014 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Russell Karpf is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at LPL Financial and ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, supporting clients through advisory programs and other providers.

Randall Watsek is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. He previously worked at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and editor of poetry and literary books and acts as a trustee responsible for managing a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Riley Juenger is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Cornerstone Wealth Management, and LPL Financial, before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Maria Castellon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 recommendations.

Gary Meyerer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also licensed as a life and variable insurance agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, by offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs multiple investment platforms and third-party services to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Schneider is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2020, following a seven-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities LLC. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Morales is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He assists families in navigating the complexities of wealth management by creating personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Anthony's bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enables him to effectively serve a diverse range of clients. In his role, Anthony leverages Merrill's extensive research and resources to deliver tailored investment strategies covering areas such as retirement planning, trust and estate strategies, and portfolio management services. He is licensed as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds registrations including the SIE, FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. His client focus encompasses family wealth management strategies and managing new wealth. Anthony attended the New York Institute of Technology without degree completion. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include baseball, basketball, boxing, drawing and sketching, football, golfing, interior decorating, softball, spending time with family, and traveling.

Carmela Martino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and employs structured planning tools alongside research from its Global Investment Committee.

Pieter Loots is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several non-investment business ventures including ownership interests in mixed-use and residential real estate properties and an e-commerce business invested in by his family. 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 to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Robert Bouza is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2003. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.