Peyton Steitz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves entrepreneurs, business owners, and affluent families across Northern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley. He develops long-term financial strategies tailored to clients' goals and ambitions, focusing on personalized guidance and a long-term perspective. Steitz's expertise includes assisting clients with managing financial priorities such as home purchases, college savings, elder care, and healthcare needs. He works closely with clients to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as situations change. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a High School Diploma/GED from Manatee-Sarasota and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Steitz is fluent in English and Spanish.

Samuel Connelly is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, he worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, among other firms, and was involved with Dimidium Media for six years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Lovecchio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on assisting clients with saving for and transitioning into retirement. He collaborates with clients to build financial plans that provide a clear and actionable roadmap tailored to their individual needs. Joseph has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase and as a Financial Planner at Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, beach activities, family time, fitness, and golf.

Benjamin Harrison is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. Based in Chappaqua, NY, he owns and operates an online Etsy store, Bible Vision Prints, which sells digital prints related to Bible visualization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Francisco Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Clearing, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities. He is also a commissioned notary in the state of Connecticut. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joseph Wiesenfeld is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Airmont, NY, and holds 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with UBS Securities LLC and UBS PaineWebber Services Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in TRI STATE PACKERS, LLC, a company involved in dry food packaging. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering proprietary research and model-based portfolio management.

Neal Deutsch is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has been involved with various firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Chestnut Investment Group, which he owns. He also holds a fiduciary trustee position. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base with a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wanda Vasse Koerner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006 and BNY Investment Center Inc. from 2005 to 2006. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Eric Dorfman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes serving as a Portfolio Manager focused on U.S. and Canadian equities at First New York Securities from 2014 to 2021, and as a U.S. Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading between 2004 and 2013. Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in investment management and financial planning. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Eric's personal interests include spending time at the beach, enjoying comedy, football, music, and engaging in parenthood.

Nicole Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2022. She previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has been involved with community organizations such as the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its involvement in fund advisory, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Neil Gargiulo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an arbitrator in FINRA securities regulation panels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and provides a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Dubak is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in delivering financial solutions tailored to client goals. He serves clients by focusing on optimizing outcomes related to lifetime financial planning, inheritance, charitable giving, and tax considerations. Ryan began his career at Merrill in 2008, initially working in the Greenwich, Connecticut office before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in New York in 2011. He has developed expertise in managing client relationships and crafting customized investment plans that align with individual client objectives. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan resides in Katonah, New York, with his wife Laura and their three children.

Adam Sloane is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at Ameriprise. He is also the owner of Spirit Capital Management, Inc., a management consulting business that is currently being wound down. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Frederick Faustini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles in diverse fields such as education, retail, and healthcare prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable use of systematic methodologies and advanced technology in its investment process.

Samantha Kay is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, she held positions at New City Kosher Deli, Orange County Choppers, and RevFlo Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the head cheerleading coach at Albertus Magnus High School. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Noah Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Chestnut Ridge, NY. He has been with Thrivent Financial since 2026 and has prior experience at Ameriprise and New York Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Anthony Giuliante Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in teaching a New York State health insurance point and reduction program. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Sally McLeod is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who serves multigenerational families with tax efficient wealth management and risk control strategies. She specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Sally holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School, and a Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management from Columbia University. She has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Throughout her career, Sally has developed extensive client-facing expertise in areas such as investment, lending, insurance, tax, and estate planning strategies. Her personal interests include dancing, gardening, horseback riding, music, skiing, swimming, tennis, and yoga. She is fluent in both Chinese and English.

Joseph Passaniti is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Hudson Financial Services, DJP Capital Advisors, Country Bank, and JP Accounting & Tax CPA. He serves as director of tax and financial planning at Hudson Financial Services and is vice president of Hudson Tax Services LLC. He is also treasurer and a board member for The Jesse A. Collyer, Jr. Youth Sports Leagues of Ossining, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

Gregory Caragine is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PIMCO Investments LLC and Merrill prior to his current position at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of advisors. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence to offer non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and performance reporting.