Dennis Weil is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at North Ridge Securities Corp and extensive work through his own firm, The Planning Group. He is also an instructor at the POHS Institute of New York, teaching continuing education classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Eric Jacobs is a financial advisor with Stifel in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2003 to 2019 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, where he has been since 2019. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jenny Escobar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Empower Connect Solutions, a non-investment-related business based in East Meadow, NY. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Eric Abney is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of EA Operating Corp, where he manages day-to-day operations and provides independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lionel Goldberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at SHMONA LLC, a real estate investment-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Matthew Mahabadi is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019, following earlier roles at Foresters Financial Services. He is a 35% owner of Angarola & Mahabadi Wealth Management, a business affiliated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, including access to third-party managers and various discretionary authorities.

Liang Shen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He aims to help individuals and businesses take control of their finances and achieve financial priorities by creating and developing generational wealth through personalized investment advice, tax-efficient strategies, estate services, and comprehensive financial planning. His approach is characterized by complex financial planning tactics tailored to clients' unique needs. Liang has extensive experience in finance, economics, business administration, and management with a demonstrated history in the global market industry. He possesses solid skills in financial modeling, analyzing, forecasting, valuation, and portfolio management. Liang is proficient in advisory services and behavioral finance, focusing on professional responsibility and acting in the best interest of his clients. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai Normal University and has earned multiple Master's degrees, including an MBA from Hult International Business School and degrees from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Liang maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in English, Chinese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

Connor Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ernst & Young US LLP for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and under corporate agreements.

Matthew Zakrzewski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Garden City, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and has prior experience at Bath and Body Works, Old Navy, Molloy College, and Big Chief School and Camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Debra Bushman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Outside of financial advising, she is an officer of Samantha's Limo Service, a transportation business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Eric Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kestra Advisory, LPL Financial, and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory duties, he owns a real estate property used for his office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Christine Persaud is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2011 to 2017. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with offerings that include derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Peter Montalvo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Montalvo Tax Inc., a tax preparation business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports in collaboration with clients' advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Thomas Matera is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Matera serves on the Board of Directors for the SWFL Magic association and performs as a professional close-up magician. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, personalized recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Rupal Doshi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2006 and led Doshi Capital Partners LLC from 2008 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a panelist for ProSapient. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Peter Kim is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses research from its Chief Investment Office and global teams to tailor client solutions.

Alain Mahase is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Mahase is a silent partner in Al's Marketplace Inc., a West Indian grocery store in Queens, New York. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using systematic methodologies.

Gregory Page Romer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance and S&P Global, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a co-founder and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Chief Technology Officer of an online dating company, Deeper Dating, Inc., and serves on the board of directors for the Long Island Crisis Center. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting multiple investment strategies and custodial arrangements through a multi-advisor platform.

Anna Cheng is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a part-time delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by extensive research and a broad range of financial products and services.

Ryan Meca is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Resident Director. He works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. Ryan focuses on creating tailored financial plans to help clients pursue and maintain financial independence. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ryan holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John's University. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys baseball, cooking, music, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.