Sebastian Ardaix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, MongoDB, Navatar, Onna, BetterCloud, and Strategic Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Goutam Ghosh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pratibha Sharma is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, PNC Bank, and several insurance agencies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Bruce Hesse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax, 1st Global Advisors, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a condominium association and manages a tree farm in Maine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and provides access to multiple investment platforms, including affiliated and third-party money managers.

Fernando Valente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Emily Pistone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Signature Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Bank. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Carmela D'anna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Andre Bakhos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. He is also a member of Alpha Sigma Phi through 2025. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Renaud is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and companies to develop disciplined financial strategies focusing on wealth creation, preservation, and transfer. Christopher specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Rutgers University. Christopher resides in Monroe, New Jersey with his wife Heather and their three children: Connor, Cole, and Charlotte. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, bowling, dancing, football, music, painting, racquetball, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Meredith Vergara is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2001 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mucahit Esenyurt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Jersey City, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and thirteen years with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eric Burkett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. He serves as a volunteer member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the American Bankers Association Foundation. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Lozowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1980, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He serves as a committee member of the Polish University Club of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that promotes Polish culture and awards scholarships. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Woodward is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade with MassMutual and its investment services affiliate. Woodward is also a partner at Optimum Financial and serves as a group health insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

David Lambert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a technical editor for Wiley & Sons. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Austin Joyal is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Joyal-Ferraro Group in 2013 and focuses on helping clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue important goals such as education funding, retirement planning, healthcare cost management, and wealth transfer to younger generations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and a High School Diploma from Rutgers Preparatory School. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Austin is involved with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, football, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family and traveling.

Louis Ferraro is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for 19 years, during which time he has developed expertise in managing discretionary custom investment strategies, selecting from Merrill model portfolios, and incorporating third-party investment strategies. Louis assists clients, including small businesses, with banking services, retirement planning, and 401k planning to create comprehensive wealth management strategies. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to address clients' financial needs in a holistic manner. Louis holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Business Administration, concentrated in Finance, from Rider University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation along with FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 registrations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional duties, Louis enjoys baseball, football, ice hockey, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes thorough discovery and team collaboration to develop customized wealth plans tailored to clients' financial lives.

Gary Zampella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2022, and previously spent ten years with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gerald Debenedictis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and has previous experience with M&T Securities since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and various model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Marky Picard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various Wells Fargo entities since 2005. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.