Gary Marzotto is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2018, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab. Prior to Schwab, he was with Fidelity Investments for nine years. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Joseph Pezzo is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms including Equity Service, Inc., National Life Group, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services to close friends and family. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms with a multi-manager investment approach.

Zachary Njoga is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pfs Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on wrap-fee solutions rather than institutional plan management.

Anibal Cruz III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Hudson Valley Credit Union. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed outside the investment industry at Shoprite. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven research tools and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Olivia Prashad is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and has a background that includes roles at Syracuse University and other organizations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with services that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Charles Betcher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Windsor, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co from 2021 to 2024. His background also includes experience in the automotive and service industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dave Grimes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2013 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to offer asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Compass Fellowship Church and the Nom Hoy & Sun Tuck Association Inc, contributing to nonprofit governance and community activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, alongside access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Matthew Lodato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and the Bergenfield Public School District, as well as involvement with the U.S. Gymnastics Development Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a focused group of Wealth Advisors. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence, combining quantitative and qualitative research to tailor investment recommendations.

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 nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. He also spent two years at Baruch College early in his career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative analysis, and recommendations may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Derek Adnams is Vice President and Wealth Planner, focusing on developing customized financial plans to help clients and their families manage their wealth effectively. He works closely with clients to understand their personal and financial stories, assess their current situations, and align strategies toward their future goals. Derek's professional experience includes roles such as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo in 2021, Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2021, and other positions with Capital One, Scottrade, MassMutual Albany Agency, Highland Capital Brokerage, New York Life, MassMutual Financial Group, CUNA Mutual Group, and Prudential Financial dating back to 1998. These roles have contributed to his expertise in financial consulting and wealth planning. No information regarding Derek's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

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® certificant with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has worked previously at Securities America and related firms. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a political district leader for the Somers Democratic Town Committee and volunteers as a board member of the Somers Lions Club. He also holds a J.D. and provides limited legal services on a very part-time basis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supporting strategies that include Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money managers.

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 six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and previously worked at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 19 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

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.