Michael Torres is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with access to multi-asset portfolios, alternative investments, and integrated brokerage and custody services.

Asmir Malevic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2016 and was previously with Invesco Distributors, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Andrew Redhead is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, UBS Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

Kjersten Lazar is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2007. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is based in Somers, NY. Lazar is also a trustee and secretary for Player'e Eye Football Club, contributing to board meeting documentation. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Anthony Maiuolo is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He has prior experience with METLIFE Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation services as a member of SKG Tax LLC and consults on marketing and lead generation for other advisors through Taxter Marketing LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 focuses on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Nick Kouletas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He joined Fidelity in 2023 and has progressed through several positions including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and serving in Wealth Management Services. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick worked in wealth management and client advisory roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and PNC Investments. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and wealth management, focusing on helping clients establish clear and personalized strategies for retirement and other financial goals. Nick and his team aim to provide tailored guidance backed by Fidelity's trusted industry presence. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, attending social events with friends, visiting museums, and traveling.

John Kennelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pearl River, NY, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including a decade at Sagepoint Financial Advisors before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Kennelly is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Megan Cooney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Alex West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Alex also has experience as a Private Client Advisor and Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC between 2016 and 2022. With 10 years in the financial services industry, Alex collaborates closely with individuals and families to understand their circumstances, values, and aspirations. This approach aids clients in navigating complex financial decisions and developing plans aligned with their priorities. Alex's personal interests include comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

Michael Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2004 to 2017. He is also involved with The Creative Planners Group, Ltd., where he has been active since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Marc Rienas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Northeastern, and John Hancock Financial. Outside of his advisory duties, he works as an Uber driver. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Scott Aber is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Scott M. Aber CPA PC, providing accounting and tax services since 1998, and serves as president of Bookkeeping Chef Inc., an online bookkeeping business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Sultan Bilal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-MassMutual insurance brokerage, focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

William Edelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as an executor for a family estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Erich Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He has built a career focused on understanding clients' goals and helping them develop investment plans that align with their financial objectives to provide peace of mind. Erich's professional experience includes roles as a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2015 and 2017 and at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Erich is interested in art, baseball, museums, parenthood, and reading.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization that supports developmentally disabled individuals, and he is also a partner in a company providing speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

Craig Cutler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in competitive disc golf tournaments through the Professional Disc Golf Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of advisers.

James Langham is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2023. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships that provide written recommendations using firm-approved software.

Michael Lipani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and has held ownership roles in GSXAWD Holdings, a personal holding company for automobiles, and SPQR Properties, a real estate business focused on rental income. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions.