Wayne Locke Jr. is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. His prior roles include Matson Financial Advisor's, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He is a board member of the New Milford Chamber of Commerce and owns a business providing expense management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes financial services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning options, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Eric Traditi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Valley, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is a 50% owner of a franchise fast casual restaurant through a holding company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lyle Roberts is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1979 until 2024. Roberts also holds a real estate license as a referral agent, although he has not earned a commission in this area for about 10 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, with additional services such as affiliated trust custody and insurance product sales.

Lucas Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Hudson Valley Credit Union and Chipotle Mexican Grill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.