Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment and planning services alongside its institutional capabilities.

Joseph Hodakowski Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Capital Corp, as well as operating his own wealth management entity, BKC Wealth Management. He is also a shareholder at BKC CPA's, where he mentors staff and oversees tax-related responsibilities. Additionally, Hodakowski serves as a trustee for family educational and special needs trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodial arrangements.

Joseph Carty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Weeden and Company for 36 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. His earlier roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lindsay Yarnell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having been with the firm and its affiliates since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Yarnell worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Louis Mancinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 credential. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, and Ridgeway Conger Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales focusing on life, health, and long-term care products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Susan Fakes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bedminster, NJ, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice and written recommendation reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Salvatore Longo III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he was employed at AMA Pizza e Cucina and attended James Madison University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Thomas Schaible is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors and Securities Service Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner in a CPA firm and serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of programs from comprehensive financial planning to managed portfolios.

Douglas Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-standing tenures at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center. Outside of his advisory work, Wright serves as a board member and volunteer firefighter with the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ashwini Hublikar is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America from 2013 to 2025. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kyle Kost is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Kugel Briegs Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the group in 2019 and helps clients with multigenerational wealth and retirement planning. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Kyle specialized in physical alternative investment strategies tailored to high net worth clients. The Kugel Briegs Group has served the retirement planning and wealth management needs of clients for over 25 years, overseeing assets of approximately $2.7 billion as of October 2024. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida with concentrations in Finance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship. He has earned several industry designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) from the College for Financial Planning Institutes in Denver, Colorado, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) from the National Association of Plan Advisors, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Florida Wealth Management Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle is involved with community organizations such as the J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust Fund and The Matthew Renk Foundation. He grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey.

Douglas Heil is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency LLC and Avantax Advisory Services. Heil also owns a tax preparation business, DKH Tax Professionals LLC. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Laura Riley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 32 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales related to life, property/casualty, health, and group insurance products. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Maria Mc Keon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She has served in various roles including senior investment banker and public finance professional at Citigroup, co-founder of an advisory firm, CFO, and financial advisor to multiple enterprises. Her practice focuses on corporate and personal investment, retirement planning, liquidity management, insurance, and lending solutions within the Bank of America platform. Maria works with businesses, institutions, non-profits, and individual investors to help them achieve their financial goals through a holistic approach. Maria holds a Bachelor's degree from Herzen University and a Master's degree in International Finance and Business from Columbia University in New York City. She holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She maintains a nationwide advisory practice and has considerable international finance and business background from her extensive work and travel in emerging markets. Outside of her professional life, Maria is an avid traveler and engages in personal interests such as antiquing, gardening, and tennis.

Maria Muth is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Maria also practices as a CPA and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her firm, Mauro & Co., PC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

Vinny Gurnani is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in wealth management, retirement planning, and personal legacy and estate planning strategies. He supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Prior to his career in wealth management, Vinny served as a Chief Financial Officer in the corporate sector for two decades. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Bombay and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Vinny emphasizes long-term retirement and legacy planning and integrates his accounting background and corporate experience into his financial management and investment strategy implementation. He also participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Kathleen Reese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Altman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Hedy Zahran is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on understanding clients' goals and helping them navigate options to work towards achieving those objectives. She collaborates with clients to examine their financial plans, define their destinations, and identify appropriate paths, utilizing Fidelity's range of offerings to support meaningful progress. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hedy accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector, including roles such as Vice President at MSCI from 2011 to 2016 and at Pershing from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Scudder Kemper Investments, and BEA Associates, gaining a broad foundation in financial services. Hedy holds a California Insurance License, which complements her expertise in financial consulting.

Brett Fortune is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services LLC since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze goals and provide written recommendations.