Eric Nachman is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Nachman co-presides over Endurance Operations Management LLC, managing business operations including human resources, expense management, and accounting. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets. Its approach integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Patricia Weber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a large institutional platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David Lasco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of the Fordham University Alumni Westchester and sits on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Samuel Grossman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Caraluzzi's Georgetown Market, Bow Ties Cinema, and the University of Connecticut. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Mcbrair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Pamela Wetherbee is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the finance secretary for Fishkill United Methodist Church and is the First Vice Chair of her local Democratic Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Mezzone is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MDJM LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, drawing on diverse portfolio management strategies and extensive affiliated research.

Matthew Aquino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, Primerica, PwC, and CVS Health. He serves on the financial and advancement committees at Salesian High School, assisting with budgeting and fundraising activities. 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 provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and detailed due diligence on alternative investments.

Carlos Martinez Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Keller Williams Prestige Properties, Geico, and self-employment. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Karen Dillon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Amanda Karaqi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Keller Williams Realty Partners. Outside of finance, she co-owned Karaqi Real Estate, LLC for six years and was involved with Vera's Trattoria for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Russell Glickstern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he operates under the DBA Westchester Financial Planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing various strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by research and technology tools.

Kenneth Heiser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Baystate Wealth Management. Heiser has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. MML 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Aaron Morgenstern is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently advising at Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Keybank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgenstern has also been affiliated with the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and 2018, respectively, with brief prior roles at North Elm Capital and periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Brendon Keady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to help clients achieve their financial objectives. He focuses on understanding clients' visions and assisting them in constructing meaningful investment strategies. Brendon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative, and currently serves as an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with insight into client relations and investment solutions. Outside of his professional role, Brendon has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, food, and traveling.

Paul Eshleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including LPL Enterprise, Prudential Advisors, and PNC Financial Services Group. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Hernando Paredes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals for future years and generations. He offers a personal level of service and ongoing support through a dedicated service team, assisting clients whether they seek an ongoing planning partnership or occasional timely assistance. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Hernando worked as Senior Investment Counselor and Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price, Licensed Financial Specialist at Wachovia Bank, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his professional work, Hernando engages in family activities, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and soccer.

Miles Saunders is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Saunders is also the owner of MNS Wealth Management, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

John Durkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ascend Financial Services, Inc. and Financial Underwriters Inc. prior to joining Cetera. Durkin is currently based in Danbury, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.