John Ventriello is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively at Merrill, including a long tenure from 1979 to 2017, and held a position at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019 before returning to Merrill in 2019. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Bonfiglio is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles with various Avantax entities over three decades. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business focused on individual tax planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional investors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers through a multi-manager platform supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Cindy Medric Ducore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and retirement plan consulting through a variety of asset-management programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Salvatore Marino is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edelman Financial Engines in Red Bank, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, The Mutual Fund Store, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Staten Island. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and serving approximately 477,000 clients with a range of diversified portfolios and innovative product exposures.

Alexander Pritsker is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PNC Bank. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Douglas Schiffmiller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors and Avantax. He also operates Retirement Help Group, providing investment, retirement, tax, financial, and estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting more than 10,000 advisors and overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

Eric Lo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Humble Cafe LLC, a coffee shop. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

John Depaola is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and a Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, having previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and ConnectOne Bank. Outside of advising, he manages a vending machine distribution business and holds ownership roles in several entities related to his practice and insurance activities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships with a goal-oriented, software-driven planning approach.

Carlos Esteves is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, PRUCO Securities, and PGIM Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Peter Silvis is a financial advisor with Cetera in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he consults for Solar Landscape. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Nancy Stewart is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lori Gallelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ocean City Home 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gregory Marsh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Marsh has a 50% ownership interest in Bruno Marsh & Associates Inc., operating as Bridgehaven Fiduciary Partners. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to offer tailored recommendations backed by its research and planning tools.

Brad Seamon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate-related business focused on home maintenance. UBS Financial Services 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 and provides a range of capital markets and research resources.

Shaun Roberts is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Insurance Agency, Ambit Energy, and ownership of SRA Wealth Advisors, LLC. He serves as treasurer for Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motor, managing financial records and dues collection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services to individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Amira Ibrahim is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she focuses on understanding clients’ priorities and developing strategies to help them pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Her services include assistance with general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Amira also provides clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Amira holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Arabic. Outside of her professional work, Amira is involved with the community organization Feed My Starving Children.

Nicholas Siragusa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Staten Island, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and has had two separate tenures at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a vintage watch consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized niche services. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client letters, with implementation optional through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Christopher Sclafani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and MassMutual. He also offers Medicare Part C and supplement plans through United Healthcare. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by its research department and third-party strategists, and it offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Ahmed Sourour is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including seven years at MetLife Securities and over nine years with MassMutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Sourour is involved in insurance brokerage specializing in individual and group life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and Medicare-related 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 programs, using collaborative and software-supported approaches to deliver client recommendations.

Melissa Kennedy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.