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.

John Hayes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, serving in various roles including Account Executive, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Vanguard as a Flagship Representative and Core Representative from 2006 to 2009. His professional experience encompasses a range of financial consulting and investment roles, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry. John emphasizes a disciplined process and a core business philosophy in his approach, aiming to provide support throughout every stage of a client's financial life. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

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.

Lance Mcginnis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Krista Collins is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She works closely with individuals and their families to develop investment and planning strategies aligned with their current financial goals and future aspirations. Krista invests significant time at the outset of each client relationship to gain a clear understanding of both their near-term priorities and long-term objectives. This approach enables her to support clients in pursuing important milestones and legacy plans. Her career in financial services includes roles as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2022, and Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Krista worked as a Client Service Associate at Edelman Financial Services from 2012 to 2014, and she spent nearly a decade at Equisearch Services in both client relationship and administrative roles. Krista's professional experience reflects a continuous commitment to client service and financial consulting, focusing on personalized investment strategies and long-term financial planning.

Mark Khorram is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chappaqua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Hines Global Real Estate Investment Manager, and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Ajet Metaliaj is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at institutions including Webster Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, Citi, and KeyBank. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Edwin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of No Boss Unlimited, a business based in Plantation, Florida. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

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.

Nick Kounios is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Mount Kisco, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and planning through Pinnacle Taxx Inc and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization providing education to tax professionals. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios that include a wide range of investment products.

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.

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.

Edward Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates ECMC Enterprises, an S corporation through which he invests in art. 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.

Lawrence Mcternan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Kathryn Palao is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. She has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Hudson Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce, where she assists with event planning and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies and program options.

Michael O'Donovan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and emphasizes tax-efficient services and fiduciary standards in its advisory offerings.

Dennis Zacharopoulos is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Morris Jumel Neighborhood Association board and participates in several nonprofit and community organizations, including Prejudice Unfolded and Groundwork Bridgeport. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that allows for customized investment strategies across various program structures.

Patrick Ferrigno is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at FSC Securities Corp and SII Investments, Inc., as well as operating Ferrigno Financial Services since 1992. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through its network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.