Samuel Polk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to develop plans and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tony Law is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations, including Compass Fellowship Church, where he participates in planning and strategy discussions. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with sales of financial products and insurance.

Matthew Lodato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable Financial Life Insurance, and Bergenfield Public Schools, among others. He has also been involved with the U.S. Gymnastics Development Center. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Kerr is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equity Services Inc, National Life Group, MML Investors Services Inc, and MassMutual. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies LLC, providing financial and insurance advice, and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Jay Durante is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Katonah, NY. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cowperwood Company, a business focused on architecture and development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Mctigue is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following a year at Ameriprise Financial Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach managed by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolios.

Johnny Copeland is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank prior to his current role. Copeland also spent two years affiliated with Baruch College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jared Lynne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and consults through JLYNNE CONSULTING LLC. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering retirement-income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advice, delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kaplowitz is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. His prior roles include positions at Securities America and Securities Service Network. Beyond advising, he serves as a political district leader for the Somers Democratic Town Committee and has volunteered as a board member for the Somers Lions Club. He also provides very part-time legal services as an attorney. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and managed portfolios, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to support investment decisions.

Michael Mathias is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. and other firms. Mathias serves as chairman of Interstate Financial Group, a dormant RIA, and also holds leadership roles in insurance-related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering various portfolio management and financial planning solutions across multiple program structures.

Patricia Jones is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 6 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 19 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory work, Sullivan serves as an independent arbitrator advising FINRA on arbitration cases. 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and also features event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Savahn Steadman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Savahn focuses on helping clients build clear, actionable financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. They specialize in guiding individuals through investment planning, retirement readiness, and wealth-building decisions. Savahn has professional experience spanning several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and High Net Worth Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, Savahn worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Outside of work, Savahn's personal interests include bowling, football, golf, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for pets.

Tab Mak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an insurance claims adjuster. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Thomas Verdeschi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles unrelated to finance, including time spent in full-time education and positions at Glen Arbor Country Club and Katonah Memorial Park Pool Snack Bar. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Michael Peist is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2007 and holds a position as a risk management consultant at Apterra Infrastructure Capital, where he analyzes loans and loan portfolios to identify and mitigate risk. Peist also operates a tax preparation business during the tax season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, encompassing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Scott Johnston is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Kestra Investment Services, Berk Wealth Management, and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on basic tax preparation and accounting for a partnership firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports clients through its extensive advisor network and specialized programs.

Ljindon Vukdedaj is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee for high school games and assists with a small family farming business focused on fruit, vegetable, and egg production. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors.

David Goldring is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2007 and has led Goldring Wealth Management Services Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and custodial relationships.

Donald Kluge is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated The Kluge Financial Group LLC since 1987 and has been with Cetera since 2005. He is also involved in selling health insurance and provides tax preparation services through Donald Kluge & Co, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.