David Volkman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including First Allied Advisory Services and Premier Wealth Advisors. Beyond advising, he is engaged as an author, speaker, media contributor, and serves on the board of trustees for Torah Beth Shalom, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Alan Waidelich is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Laura Babilonia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Randall Egan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2005 and operates the Egan Wealth Management Group as a DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Paul Triano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and coach for Ridgefield Girls Softball. Mass Mutual 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 a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative financial planning and goal analysis.

Ryan Mctigue is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following a year at Ameriprise Financial Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach managed by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolios.

Ernest Escobar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mahwah, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of BE Method, LLC, an e-commerce sales business. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of representatives.

Kristen Koluch is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Yechezkel Kasnett is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015 and previously spent eleven years with Michael S. Frohlich. Outside of his advisory role, Kasnett teaches Talmud to adult learners each morning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Sean Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various entities, including ownership roles in an automated e-commerce business and a sports venture focused on organizing a men's lacrosse league. Martin also works part-time at a ski area where he teaches skiing and supervises staff. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Its program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision authority.

Sudip Mukherjee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at MBIA Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Ruhi Unwalla is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020, Ruhi held roles at ASK Wealth Advisors and in debt and treasury advisory at Redbridge. Outside of finance, Ruhi has experience working in fitness-related businesses, including Lucille Roberts and Kika Stretch Studio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop asset allocation models and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities than many institutional advisory programs.

Richard Galgano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Galgano is involved with Prestige Wealth Group LLC and G2 Financial LLC outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Patricia Ela is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013, continuing with Cetera since 2023. She is the owner of Ela Financial Group, Inc., a financial planning practice, and serves as board president of a local homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jason Elfenbein is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Quick & Reilly, Inc., with over 15 years at Bank of America and 17 years at Merrill. 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 investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shanti Normil is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2012. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody support through well-known third-party providers.

Todd Schroeder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Columbia Bank, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he also coaches wrestling approximately five hours per week. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Patrick Sweeney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Amanda Cain is a CFP® professional based in Ridgewood, NJ, with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kalpana Thakkar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with several business ventures, including 167-169 Newark Ave Realty and Dollar Paradise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a methodology that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.