Christopher Leavay is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Adaptive Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using various analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory programs.

Carmela Martino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Pieter Loots is a financial advisor with Merrill in Katonah, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner in several non-investment businesses, including real estate holdings and an e-commerce venture managed by his wife. Merrill, along 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for 45 East 85th Street LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of ECMC Enterprises, an S corporation through which he provides investment capital for art purchases. J.P. Morgan Securities offers 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Karl Rickel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1985 and has a longstanding affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. dating back to 1977. In addition to his advisory role, Rickel is an insurance agent specializing in life, group health, and long-term care insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Waller 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 company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and qualitative research.

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 in Ridgefield, CT, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, 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.

Felix Malitsky is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newtown, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a wrestling coach and serves on the board of Connecticut Pride Football, a youth sports program. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment and planning programs, including recent additions such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

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.

Gary Zink is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with OSAIC and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2004 and American Pension Advisors Inc. since 1989, where he serves as president of a third-party administration services firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessments and leverages a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

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 has worked at firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Webster Bank N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with ventures such as Westchester Wildlife LLC and a business formerly known as Sarah Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

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.