Lisa Cerbone Montalto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She leads the MDCL Group and the healthcare professional and Financial Life Benefits initiative, focusing on serving physicians, medical professionals, healthcare executives, and their families. Lisa applies her experience in healthcare and financial services to help clients simplify their financial lives and achieve their goals with greater knowledge and confidence. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa spent over two decades in healthcare administration and medical education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Lisa maintains multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Lisa is actively involved in her community, advising the Abbott Technical High School Leos Club and volunteering with various Lions Clubs and vision-related organizations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. She also contributes to youth music programs in Danbury, Connecticut. Lisa is a member of several professional organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Public Health Association, and the Financial Planning Association. Fluent in English and Spanish, she resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with her family.

Mark Khorram is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chappaqua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Hines Global Real Estate Investment Manager, and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Edwin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of No Boss Unlimited, a separate business venture based in Plantation, Florida. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-based investment strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports its advisory services with custodial and trade execution partnerships.

Russell Karpf is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at LPL Financial and ten years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, supporting clients through advisory programs and other providers.

Randall Watsek is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. He previously worked at Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and editor of poetry and literary books and acts as a trustee responsible for managing a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nick Kounios is a financial advisor with Osaic in Mount Kisco, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Kounios is involved in tax preparation and planning through Pinnacle Taxx Inc, where he is a partner and enrolled agent. He is also a board member of a nonprofit organization that provides continuing education to tax professionals. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategies and third-party partnerships.

Riley Juenger is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Cornerstone Wealth Management, and LPL Financial, before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Maria Castellon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial, and HSBC Securities. Castellon holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Gary Meyerer is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2007 in multiple periods and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life and variable insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, wrap portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and maintains a platform characterized by its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

David Schneider is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2020, following a seven-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities LLC. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nessa Englebright is a Senior Financial Advisor with The 712 Investment Group’s West Coast office, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in 1999 at Merrill as a Financial Planning Specialist in the Manhattan East office. Since joining The 712 Investment Group in 2005, Nessa has focused on assisting high net worth individuals and families in clarifying their financial decisions. Her approach centers on identifying and prioritizing clients’ goals and developing tailored plans that utilize their current and future resources to help achieve those objectives. Nessa holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Drexel University. Her client focus areas include college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and supporting women and wealth. Outside of her professional work, Nessa enjoys cooking, hiking, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. She resides in San Francisco with her husband, Vincent.

Anthony Morales is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to provide clarity on financial decisions, assisting with building and preserving wealth, preparing for retirement, navigating life transitions, and planning for the next generation. Anthony brings nearly a decade of experience in financial advising, focusing on family wealth management strategies and portfolio management services. He leverages Merrill's extensive research and resources to deliver tailored investment strategies, including retirement planning and trust and estate strategies. As a bilingual advisor fluent in English and Spanish, Anthony serves a diverse clientele with customized advice. He holds licenses including the SIE, FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, and has the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Anthony attended the New York Institute of Technology, where he did not confer a degree. Outside of his professional role, Anthony has interests in baseball, basketball, boxing, drawing/sketching, football, golfing, interior decorating, softball, spending time with family, and traveling. He emphasizes an approach built on transparency, trust, and simplifying complex financial challenges to empower families in their financial decisions.

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.

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.

Lawrence Mcternan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., TD Wealth Management Services Inc., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. 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 financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting diverse investment strategies through a large network of adviser representatives.

John Hetherington is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial planning and investment advisory services to clients. The professional biography includes his role at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, highlighting his position as a financial advisor in their wealth management division. No additional details regarding his specific experience areas, educational background, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were provided.

Kathryn Palao is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Hudson Financial Services since 2006. Palao serves as a board member of the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce and manages tax preparation and planning through her role as President and CEO of Hudson Tax Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning options, operating as a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

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.