Shirley Hannigan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a director on the Clearing in the Woods Condo Association board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and partners with third-party asset managers to offer a range of investment programs and fiduciary services.

Mark Compton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and long-term involvement with Turbodog/Calamity Jane. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Howard Schachter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Stratos Wealth Partners, Edward Jones, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in educational activities through AEFA Education Classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. 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 a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Melissa Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory services.

Liang Wang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2022 and previously worked at Fast Communication from 2004 to 2022. Wang holds a Series 66 credential. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Alexandra Lasky is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Wappingers Falls, NY. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at Hudson Valley Credit Union and Globex International Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Charles Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2003 and is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and disability insurance. Valenzuela maintains a principal role with PDI Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

George Ameer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Ameer serves as a member of the United States Army Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Robert Greenwald is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Its advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through broader regulatory registrations.

Brian Kopilak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in affiliated business activities including sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Keith Preston is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he spends time on creative writing, focusing on fiction screenwriting and novels. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

David Murry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he operated The Tool Pro, a business known as The Tool Nut, for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Dacey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes five years at M&T Securities, Inc. before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.

Barbara McMahon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2010. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Bernardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions that are IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Monaco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over two decades at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles, and he also operates an accounting and bookkeeping practice as president of John R. Monaco, CPA PC. Additionally, he is appointed as a health insurance sales representative for MVP Health Care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Carolina Reynolds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held positions at Aquarion Water Company and Southern Connecticut State University. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Austin Schweitzer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fishkill, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Foresters Financials and The Builder Development. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate development project involving a small subdivision. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.