Vruti Patel is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at TD Bank N.A. since 2014, including her current roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2020 and TD Bank N.A. since 2021. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation through both affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services via third-party custodians.

Philip Sabio is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at several firms, including MassMutual, Equitable Advisors, and Cetera. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christopher Ciani is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2011. He also has a part-time role selling fixed insurance products through Crump Life Insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Russell Meccia is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Raymond James Financial Services. Meccia is based in Ramsey, NJ. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services through various portfolio management programs and third-party manager selection.

Scott Lopresti is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Ameritas Life Insurance among other firms. Lopresti is also the president and owner of Lodi Wealth Advisors, an insurance business, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of Rectangle Health, a healthcare technology company. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, supporting multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Gail Simons is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Highbridge Financial Group, Inc. since 2003. Outside of her advisory roles, she is vice president and 50% owner of GMS Associates, Inc., a property tax consulting firm unrelated to investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Anand Thakkar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping busy professionals, business owners, and families develop coordinated, tax-aware financial strategies that align with their personal and long-term goals. Anand works closely with clients through personalized wealth management approaches, including college education planning, retirement income design, estate and legacy planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. With expertise in equity compensation strategies, concentrated positions, insurance and risk management, and philanthropic planning, Anand supports clients facing major financial events such as business sales, IPOs, and wealth transfers. He combines Merrill Lynch's investment insights with the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial planning. Anand holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School, in addition to earning a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. Anand is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, tennis, music, and reading. His approach emphasizes building one-on-one relationships to provide tailored, actionable financial strategies designed to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

John Orlikowski is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior firms include TD Bank N.A., Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail customers. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation utilizing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, with custody and reporting supported by third-party custodians.

Jeffrey Sutton is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Citizens Securities, Inc. He has held positions at Citigroup and Oppenheimer, among other firms. Jeffrey is a member of the State Street Investment Management Advisory Council, providing insight into client challenges and product feedback. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios, as well as a Managed Account program, combining discretionary advisory and commission-based brokerage activities.

Paul Orazio is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at National Planning Corporation and has been operating Orazio Financial since 1991. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion to construct portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products while also offering managed model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Fran Wolfson Keegan is a Series 63 licensed advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. for 31 years and has held a longstanding role with Nationwide Insurance Co. outside of her advisory work. She is actively involved in community organizations including the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce and serves as secretary of the Indian Field Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm’s large network of advisors manages approximately $3.65 billion across various managed-account programs and model portfolios, utilizing a mix of traditional and legacy market-timing strategies.

Timothy Murphy is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and MBO Partners. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches combining affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Danny Dable is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, JP Morgan Chase, and Hudson Bay Capital through Gravitas. 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’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Paul Cammareri Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Matthew Coyne is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2000 and 2001, respectively. Coyne also operates his own tax practice as a CPA, a role he has maintained since 1982. Additionally, he was affiliated with Dominican College for 35 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Susan Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tarrytown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee for a family member’s trust and acts as an insurance agent specializing in long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive, collaborative annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software tools and a range of investment and educational programs.

Kevin Mahoney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that manages rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of strategies, supported by extensive research and an affiliated advisory network.

William Cooney is a Vice President and Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2013. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a career that includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Dreyfus Service Corporation. Throughout his career, he has navigated significant market events such as the dot-com bubble, the post-9/11 bear market, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 recession. His extensive experience has provided him with insights into market cycles and client needs, enabling him to educate clients on maintaining their financial plans during periods of volatility. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, and as a Financial Adviser at Merrill Lynch and Dreyfus Service Corporation.

Paul Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2006 and previously worked at Sanders & Smith Limited and National Planning Corporation. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and third-party manager strategies.

Alexander Recchia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, he has worked directly with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. His client base includes owners of private businesses, corporate executives, physicians, CPAs, attorneys, retired couples, widows, and multiple generations of families across the nation. His areas of expertise encompass education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Alexander emphasizes the importance of strategies beyond savings and investments, including estate planning and family wealth transfer, to help clients efficiently move toward their defined objectives and navigate pivotal life transitions such as retirement or selling a business. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Healing the Children, and Knights of Columbus. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, and spending time with his family.