Tara Santoro is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of experience at the firm and five years in the industry. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Roberto Pennella is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barnum Financial Group, LPL Financial, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has experience in business development and education through his work with Pennella Site Development Inc. and the University of Tampa. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Christopher Dursi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. He is based in Somers, NY. 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. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Vivian Rentas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for her condominium community in Yorktown Heights, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Louis Jondee is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2022 from First Republic Private Wealth Management. Louis specializes in financial and estate planning services, personalized portfolio management, and risk management, supporting clients through various stages from initial savings to retirement and complex diversification strategies. With over ten years in the financial services industry, Louis has experience working with business owners and corporate executives, focusing on areas such as equity compensation, defined benefit and contribution plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, exit planning, and integrating corporate benefits into long-term financial strategies emphasizing tax efficiency. His client focus areas include equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Louis holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baruch College and has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the Catholic Youth Organization and has personal interests in boxing, chess, fishing, hiking, and running.

Clarke Arline is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

John Doran is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, following a brief tenure at Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tyler Reschke is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he assists clients in developing financial plans aimed at supporting their financial goals and enhancing their confidence in decision making. Prior to this position, Tyler held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023. He began his financial career as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors from 2021 to 2022. Tyler's professional experience encompasses a range of client-focused financial services, highlighting his expertise in relationship management and financial planning. His career progression reflects his commitment to supporting clients through various stages of their financial journeys.

John Blanos is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation for eight years. His activities include providing non-variable insurance products such as life insurance and fixed annuities. 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 and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Daniel Mahoney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 as an institutional bond trader before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role in 1985. Over his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He has also earned professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Daniel has personal interests that include golfing, hiking, reading, and skiing.

Nadezda Timokhova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She combines her background in investment research, company valuation, and capital markets analysis with her financial planning expertise to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Nadezda works with individuals, families, and business owners to address a variety of financial priorities, including investing, retirement planning, and preparation for expected and unexpected life events. She places emphasis on understanding each client's goals, priorities, and financial situation in order to develop personalized strategies aligned with their objectives. Nadezda is committed to building long-term relationships and providing guidance as her clients' needs and circumstances evolve to help them pursue greater financial confidence over time. Nadezda holds a Doctorate Degree from the State University of Management and has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is proficient in English and Russian.

Anthony Gallucci is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of experience in the financial industry, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Folor Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Baruch College, Imprintive Commercial Art, and Temple University. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Mariann Cheung Lee is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client planning.

David Laster is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was with Merrill from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeffrey Klein is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 12 years with METLIFE Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in outside insurance sales focusing on individual and group life and health insurance products, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability income. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, wrap and money-manager services, and educational seminars.

Dennis Lavin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2006 and also operates Lavin & Associates, a tax and accounting services firm serving clients in the New York tri-state area, where he is a partner and CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jacob Lynne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pleasantville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Miami and has experience with Lacrosse Unlimited and the Ridgefield School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation and tax-aware withdrawal strategies within a defined investment universe.

Douglas Lipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been involved with The Capital Preserve, Inc. since 2005 and with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2002. Lipman spends a small portion of his time on the sale of non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Luciano Dela Cruz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011, including time at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Frank Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Peekskill, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Lakeland Capital Management. Outside of finance, he is developing a fiction novel entitled *Entangled*, which he plans to publish under the pseudonym F.J. Rodriques. 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 investment recommendations.