James Lugo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pearl River, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, Lugo is involved as a finance committee member with the Bergen County Players and is also an actor with Phoenix Rising Productions PRP LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment services, using proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations across a broad range of client needs.

John Davis is a financial professional with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at State Farm, National Securities Corp, and New York Life. He is also involved in non-variable insurance business activities through Prudential Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Yanhong Li is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors LLC, First Heartland Consultants Inc., AIG, Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. She also serves as a trustee for her husband's and mother's trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory programs, including third-party model portfolios and discretionary managers, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed advisors.

Krista Collins is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She works closely with individuals and their families to develop investment and planning strategies aligned with their current financial goals and future aspirations. Krista invests significant time at the outset of each client relationship to gain a clear understanding of both their near-term priorities and long-term objectives. This approach enables her to support clients in pursuing important milestones and legacy plans. Her career in financial services includes roles as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2022, and Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Krista worked as a Client Service Associate at Edelman Financial Services from 2012 to 2014, and she spent nearly a decade at Equisearch Services in both client relationship and administrative roles. Krista's professional experience reflects a continuous commitment to client service and financial consulting, focusing on personalized investment strategies and long-term financial planning.

Corrado Dell'aglio is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Valhalla, NY, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as a principal of Valhalla Summit Associates Inc., a company involved in real estate lease holdings for Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach emphasizes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Peter Ruvolo Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC Wealth since 2006 and concurrently at Sanders Smith Ltd since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Qualified Plan Solutions, an S Corporation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, incorporating discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models across various programs.

Mark Khorram is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Chappaqua, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Rhode Island, Hines Global Real Estate Investment Manager, and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Hans Ramsey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1985 and Primerica Advisors since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a range of strategic approaches.

Brittney Secreto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously served at Foresters Financial Advisory Services LLC from 2010 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

William Pressman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly 20 years of experience serving the complex financial needs of affluent individuals and their families. William joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 after a career at another leading wealth management firm. Before entering financial services, he owned and operated a marketing agency focused on the retail sector. William specializes in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. Based in Manhattan and Harvey Cedars, New Jersey, William is originally from Queens, New York. He and his wife support the Indiana University Foundation and are involved with the Beth Haverim Shir Sholom community. Outside of work, William enjoys cooking, music, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Ronnie Spears is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Aspire Advisors, LLC and Amalgamated Life Insurance Company. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Derosa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Additionally, he operates THE FENNELL GROUP and FENNELL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS as dba entities for Cetera and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Lofrese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monroe, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, Sterling Bank, Essex National Securities, and Citizens Securities. He is also involved in life insurance sales through SBLI USA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ajet Metaliaj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, Citi, and KeyBank. 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.

Laura Jimenez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 2002 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003. Laura specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from Boston College, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. Her expertise includes a comprehensive understanding of Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance, which she integrates with ongoing portfolio guidance to meet the long-term needs of clients at various life stages. Laura resides in Port Chester, NY with her husband and young daughter. In her personal time, she enjoys running, playing tennis, and traveling. She has been recognized by Forbes multiple times, including being named to the Americas Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list and the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2023 to 2026.

Laura Abels is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2013 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Frank Powers III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide a broad range of investment solutions.

Jesus Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, Degregorio spent nine years employed at Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory mandates.

Thomas Barnwell is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2004, following a prior role at Quick & Reilly, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a family business involved in the rental of a vacation property. 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 managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.