Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Gina Rogers is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Erica Metz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Boston Private and is the owner of Money At Work LLC, where she dedicates significant time meeting with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Victoria Cann Kyne is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo for 16 years prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Alec Hardy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at MSI Financial Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products, including life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 offers collaborative, goal-focused financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a variety of investment and insurance implementation options.

Anthony Curcio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also serves as a trustee for APC Capital Corp's 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that cover retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Merrill earlier that year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing arrangements.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Merck and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products, as well as loan product referrals through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that uses primarily model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Brian Sweatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and the firm SWEATT & WALTERS ASSOC LLC, which he has been involved with since 1985. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and advanced operational tools.

Jeffrey Mattonelli is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and The College of New Jersey. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has a longstanding career that includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in quoting, selling, and servicing property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of insurance and trust services.

Thomas Sullivan III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Shikha Prashar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, UBS Financial Services, and Credit Suisse. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Michael Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo. It provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

Nicholas Shenkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has experience in various roles outside of finance. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Brian Mckevitt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Aegis Capital Corp., Gunnallen Financial, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in offering Medicare supplement insurance and prescription drug plans through related business activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed internally and by third parties, along with financial planning and access to third-party asset managers.

Adam Kay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Kay is a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.