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.

Charles Wilson III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of 45 East 85th Street LLC, a cooperative in New York City. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Carvotta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Fidelity and its affiliates, as well as a brief tenure at TD Ameritrade. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including management of registered investment companies and specialized advisory roles. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies.

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 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Securities, and TD Wealth Management Services, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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.

Leif Waller is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance, an annual charity car show, and is president and owner of Braider Technologies, a specialty manufacturing and consulting firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Michael Bergman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent operating Synergy Life Insurance Strategies LLC, focusing on disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and services, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Casey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa Guerrera is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sarah Duffy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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.

Zachary Czaplicki is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an agent for life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Jeffrey Meade is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hartley & Parker LTD Co for eight years. Additionally, he is involved with Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc. in an advisory capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytic tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Gary Zink is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with OSAIC and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2004 and American Pension Advisors Inc. since 1989, where he currently serves as president. Outside his advisory roles, he operates a sole proprietorship as an agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to various investment platforms and third-party managers.

Tianyan Goellner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping professionals, executives, business owners, and globally minded families manage their financial decisions. With a focus on college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning, Tianyan works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their needs. Tianyan's background includes advanced education with two master's degrees, one from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and another from Fordham University. Before transitioning to financial advisory, Tianyan spent over a decade in institutional equity research covering large-cap technology companies. This experience is complemented by earlier work in enterprise technology sales and a master's degree in computer science focused on artificial intelligence. Tianyan holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Chinese, Tianyan is a member of the CFA Institute and participates in community activities, including involvement with the Waveny LifeCare Network. Tianyan's approach emphasizes understanding clients' full financial picture to create strategies that reflect what matters most to them and their families.

Thomas Higbie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Webster Bank N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with a business initially named Sarah Inc, now Lumibility. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Luisa Paltin Zhingri is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of Vibra Centro de Aprendizaje SPA, a small online psychology business based in Chile that offers individualized therapy and seminars. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework.

Peter Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Hall serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board, managing financial reporting and community risk liaison duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions with multiple program and custody options.

Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Richard Porco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of financial planning services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. His areas of expertise also encompass socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Richard holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Lakeland High School and coursework completed at Mercy College, though no degree was conferred. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard enjoys biking, football, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, table tennis, and spending time with his family.