John Hirschauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocation models alongside technology-driven research tools.

Steven Horowitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. His current roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice combined with investment manager searches and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence team that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.

Charles Meade is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc., a support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance offerings.

Samuel Kingston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he held positions at firms including HashWorks Digital Industries, Kingston Energy LLC—where he served as CEO of his consulting business—and several energy asset management and capital firms. He is a board member and 14% shareholder of Sociedad Agricola Santa Sara S.A., an agriculture business based in Casablanca, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Margaret Arndt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and consulting ventures, including founding Sage Consulting, Inc. and Conscious Evolution Boston, where she engages in coaching, authoring, and speaking. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Sharon Vaupen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Starbucks from 2016 to 2018. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jorge Quinto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Pirraglia Chiropractic, a healthcare business in New Rochelle, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients with a focus on tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Patrick Naughton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Webster Investment Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Imad Afiouni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with EPIC Homes LLC from 2021 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

James Maloney is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial priorities and works closely with them to identify and achieve their financial goals through personalized planning strategies. His expertise areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. James holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pace University. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, James volunteers as a basketball coach, bringing a similar level of attention and dedication to his community involvement as he does in his work with clients. He aims to serve as a financial resource for his clients by looking at their complete financial picture and designing customized plans to help attain both essential and aspirational financial goals.

Timothy Nuland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America 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 supported by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carol Crain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Crain previously served on the Board of Finance for the United Congregational Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Rusin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carmel, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. 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.

Hugo Guerra Valdez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Hudson Valley Credit Union and New York City Football Club. Outside of advising, he is involved with VM Home Development LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Eric Bickler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for THE LNTS SOLUTION, a company focused on improving efficiency in healthcare through advanced therapies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans while offering a broad suite of capital markets and advisory services.

John Holmes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodbury, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Larry Arinsburg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and has been associated with Finesco Assoc. for over four decades. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales and maintenance, and provides tax preparation services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and offers a wide range of programs including Unified Managed Accounts, third-party manager programs, and comprehensive financial planning.

Robert Angevine is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares income tax returns annually outside of market hours. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across multiple platforms.

James Carrion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and HVCU in various roles including relationship management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various model portfolios and third-party strategies to serve its clients.

Jie Huang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including E*TRADE Securities and several investment-related ventures. Outside of his advisory role, Huang is involved in multiple business activities as a sole proprietor and partner in retail and investment ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.