Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Ava Pierce is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Ameriprise and has a background that includes roles in education and the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Steven Kraus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Kraus has ownership interests in two related investment entities and serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, serving clients through a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Felix Quintanilla is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Steve N Cookies and Quintanilla Cargo Express. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Laura Norman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stone Harbor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member and officer in several investment-related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ashley Moore is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following prior roles at Cetera Investment Advisors and Sturdy Savings Bank. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved with Sturdy Financial Services, the marketing arm of Sturdy Savings Bank’s investment department. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and serves a broad client base through a large advisor network.

Keith Cadden is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in West Conshohocken, PA. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Timothy Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including TD Bank, LPL Financial, Sun FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Edward Jones. Before his financial career, he served 12 years in the United States Air Force. Davis is also the owner of RealFinX LLC, a holding company intended for future use. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Robert Whiteside is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leslie Esposito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Beth Bebb is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent and its predecessor entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a motivational speaker and trainer focused on Christian youth ministry and religious education, and she also operates an Avon web-based sales business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written planning recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Dean Sorantino is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Ocean City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined RBC Capital Markets in 2024 and has held various roles within the firm and in other businesses including the restaurant industry. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Derek Giaconia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nikolette Cautilli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she was affiliated with Flagler College for four years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting through a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Howard Cohen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Margate, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales. 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 emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized event-driven planning services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

James Hayes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Linwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of P TWO P LLC, through which he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement with a focus on retirement-income planning, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions as part of its comprehensive service offerings.

William Jobes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and a four-year period at Villanova University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Geoffrey Thompson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research in various roles since 2018 and is a partner and CPA at Pappler, Thompson & Associates, an accounting and tax services firm he has been involved with since 1996. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Brent Maurer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial professionals.

Allyson Procaccini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts in its advisory approach.