Hernando Paredes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals for future years and generations. He offers a personal level of service and ongoing support through a dedicated service team, assisting clients whether they seek an ongoing planning partnership or occasional timely assistance. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Hernando worked as Senior Investment Counselor and Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price, Licensed Financial Specialist at Wachovia Bank, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his professional work, Hernando engages in family activities, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and soccer.

John Durkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ascend Financial Services, Inc. and Financial Underwriters Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Durkin is currently based in Danbury, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Nicolas Luxama Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he is employed by the City University of New York and has experience serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Tracy Curtis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent 14 years at David Lerner Associate and one year at MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Curtis Financial, focusing on retirement and wealth management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Anne Orr is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles at companies including Serena & Lily, Vineyard Vines, Ivory Ella, and Centric Brands Group. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Kaiser is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers additional services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Joseph Chwe is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at TD Bank from 2022 to 2026 and held various roles in education and retail. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Tringali is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various asset classes.

Barbara Napolitano is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In her role, she partners with associates to grow and develop their skills with the goal of delivering an exceptional client experience through building strong client relationships and co-creating personalized financial plans. Barbara has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through various roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Client Experience Associate. Her experience spans client relationship management and financial planning within the firm. No additional information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Donna Colucci is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Lake Mahopac. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Philip Settembrino is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial activities.

Richard Nappi Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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 through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Sunilda Vasquez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Chase, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of two online retail businesses, Ladies Armour and Pro Chutes LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, utilizing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Swansen Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Equity Services Inc., National Life Group, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also a partner at Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies, LLC, where he oversees staff and provides ongoing client service and employee benefit reviews. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a nationwide network of independent advisors and clients ranging from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Paul Curtis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Seersite LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-treasurer for the Staples High School Cross Country Team in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Anni Berkeley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Ridgefield, CT. She has 10 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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, and various institutions, with multiple options for portfolio implementation and tax-aware strategies.

Joshua Miller is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015, and previously spent four years with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. He is based in Wilton, CT. 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. Their advisory process involves centralized due diligence using quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Searsann Hidalgo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent nine years in the pharmaceutical industry at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and two years at Taro Pharmaceutical. Hidalgo also owns Envi$ionaire$ Bookeeping & Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and partners with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Vaughn Feighan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 with a brief period at Daversa Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan provides mediation services to divorcing couples and has completed continuing education to receive certification in mediation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal advice.

Peter Ju is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent three years with Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model portfolios and incorporates ESG considerations.