Ira Friedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ariel Jacobs is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving high-net-worth, multi-generational families since 2007. She leads a team of five advisors and three client service associates, working closely with internal specialists in credit, lending, and trusts to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Ariel focuses on uncovering clients' most important financial goals and helping them achieve these through thoughtful planning, covering areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ariel holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and maintains several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her client-centered approach emphasizes building meaningful relationships by understanding clients personally and collaborating with their other professional advisors to simplify complex financial lives. In addition to her professional work, Ariel serves as a Board Member for the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. She lives in Demarest with her husband and two sons and spends her personal time playing tennis, traveling, entertaining, and watching movies with her family.

George Kreuscher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, while delivering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Cook is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. and various real estate and insurance firms. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan financial organization.

John Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously worked at Citigroup for one year. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Bryan Durso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southampton, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored recommendations.

James Miller is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Miller works as a kayak and stand-up paddleboarding instructor for the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative investments. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Gregory Mallgraf is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill's Southampton, New York office. He has been in the financial services industry for 24 years and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008. In his current role, Greg provides personalized investment management strategies focused on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, working closely with individuals and families to understand their goals. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Florida. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in November 2015 and obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in November 2017. Throughout his career at Merrill, Greg has held various leadership positions and serves as Wealth Management Advisor with the Martorana-Mallgraf Group. He resides in Northport, New York, with his wife and three daughters. Greg supports community involvement and participates in local volunteer activities.

Roger Matloff is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and is also affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book on nonprofit finance titled *Nonprofit Investment and Development: A Complete Guide to Finance and Economic*. Merrill, along 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Battaglia is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's 5th Avenue Office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013, focusing on providing personalized financial strategies to his clients. Christopher serves two primary client groups: corporate executives and key employees managing concentrated stock positions, deferred compensation, and liability management; as well as small groups of affluent families nationwide, offering multi-generational wealth and estate planning services. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Boston University with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship. Christopher is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In 2019, he was named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors."

Michael Illari is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Charles Schwab since 2012. He is president of Illari Corp, a management company established for his independent broker relationship with Schwab. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Alexander Fridell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a range of capital markets solutions.

Kevin Power is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Halliday Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, 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, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also conducts educational seminars.

Jacqueline Bianco is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Laura Jayne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by large-scale research and analytics.

Eric Potoker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2020, with previous roles at DLD Asset Management and 40 North Investments. He is a lifetime trustee of the Calhoun School in New York. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates across trading, wealth management, and capital markets services with a broad service platform.

Lawrence Shields is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1980 and brings extensive experience in assisting clients with personalized wealth management strategies. Lawrence and his team emphasize a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with listening carefully to clients in order to understand their specific goals and develop informed financial strategies. Lawrence’s areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income solutions. He also works with clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Lawrence holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University as well as an MBA from Pace University. Outside of his professional work, Lawrence enjoys golfing, swimming, tennis, and writing. He commits to working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals.

James Covell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, following seven years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized investment strategies tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Christian Greco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors LLC, Andrew Garrett, Inc., and the Suffolk County DA. Outside of finance, he has had involvement with National Golf Links of America and Eugene Greco DDS. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Milstein is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Hartfield, Titus & Donnelly, LLC for eight years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with asset allocation and financial planning analyses that support client decision-making.