Steven Horowitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. His current roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice combined with investment manager searches and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence team that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Betancourt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has a background with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to inform investment strategies, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary retirement plan services.

Connor Conforto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021 and previously was associated with Notch 8 and Nomads. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships and offering specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate planning.

Sharon Vaupen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Starbucks from 2016 to 2018. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Natoli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and HSBC Securities. 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 firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with offerings that include derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jorge Quinto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Pirraglia Chiropractic, a healthcare business in New Rochelle, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients with a focus on tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Sheldon Cazoe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and has over three decades of experience with Primerica Financial Services. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a broad network of advisors across numerous offices.

Imad Afiouni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with EPIC Homes LLC from 2021 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

James Maloney is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial priorities and works closely with them to identify and achieve their financial goals through personalized planning strategies. His expertise areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. James holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pace University. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, James volunteers as a basketball coach, bringing a similar level of attention and dedication to his community involvement as he does in his work with clients. He aims to serve as a financial resource for his clients by looking at their complete financial picture and designing customized plans to help attain both essential and aspirational financial goals.

Maie Ibrahim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and prior to that spent seven years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in a fiduciary capacity for a trust and is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools.

Timothy Nuland is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Isabella Griffin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Charles Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including long tenure at Guardian Life Insurance Company and related entities from 1997 to 2026, followed by roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life before joining Mass Mutual in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Children's Bible Fellowship, facilitating connections for Bronx-based Hispanic-serving churches. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that use firm-approved software and tools to analyze client goals, providing recommendations mainly at the strategy level.

Joseph Rusin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carmel, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Angelo De Leon is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, where he collaborates with clients to utilize Fidelity's resources for retirement, income, and wealth planning. He focuses on creating and implementing customized financial plans designed to help clients achieve their goals. Prior to his current role, Angelo held positions including Senior Vice President and Client Service Associate at JPMorgan Chase Private Bank, Vice President and Business Development Manager at Experiture, Wealth Relationship Manager at Citibank, and Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Angelo has interests in biking, family activities, fitness, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Eric Leimgruber is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Hugo Guerra Valdez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Hudson Valley Credit Union and New York City Football Club. Outside of advising, he is involved with VM Home Development LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Eric Bickler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for THE LNTS SOLUTION, a company focused on improving efficiency in healthcare through advanced therapies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans while offering a broad suite of capital markets and advisory services.

John Blumberg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He previously worked at National Life Group and Equity Services, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farm ownership and operates community events featuring draft horses for military personnel, first responders, and individuals with special needs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

Jak Cukaj is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Ameriprise for 32 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. He serves as a board member and investment committee member for Ronald McDonald House GHV. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.