Kathryn Palao is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. She has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Hudson Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce, where she assists with event planning and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies and program options.

Michael O'Donovan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and emphasizes tax-efficient services and fiduciary standards in its advisory offerings.

Angela Fitzgibbon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 1991. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using in-house research and third-party data to support clients approaching or in retirement.

Dennis Zacharopoulos is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Morris Jumel Neighborhood Association board and participates in several nonprofit and community organizations, including Prejudice Unfolded and Groundwork Bridgeport. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that allows for customized investment strategies across various program structures.

Christopher Morley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designations of Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his professional qualifications in wealth management and investment advisory services. Mr. Morley earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kenyon College. His role focuses on providing personalized financial guidance and wealth management strategies to clients.

Robert Servidio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Citigroup Global Markets before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Leif Waller is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance, an annual charity car show, and is president and owner of Braider Technologies, a specialty manufacturing and consulting firm. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Judi Mc Anaw is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2009 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cassidy Schiff is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Cassidy worked at Fidelity Investments and Strategies for Wealth, and also has experience in coaching and education roles. Outside of finance, Cassidy was involved with Codependent Millennial Coaching and has a background that includes work at a sailing school and in high school education. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

William Norkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 22 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Norkin is the vice president and owner of Noreteile Products, Inc., which provides various insurance products, and he also works as an independent insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Michael Bergman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent operating Synergy Life Insurance Strategies LLC, focusing on disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 and services, supported by its nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Matthew Recalde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and operates within a broad broker-dealer and banking organization.

Steven Bellon is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Tarrytown, NY. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Ryan Ashford Memorial, a nonprofit focused on mental health programs for teens and young adults. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and provides a range of specialized planning programs and educational seminars.

Thomas Casey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa Guerrera is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sarah Duffy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform to offer a range of investment strategies and related services.

Matthew Gaglio is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2026, he worked for Guardian Life and its affiliates from 1996 to 2026. He is also involved in offering life insurance and annuity products outside of Guardian, as well as marketing his services through a pension consulting DBA. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment advisor that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning relationships and offers a range of specialized planning programs including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Robert Mathias is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and held prior roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. from 2005 to 2021. Mathias is also an insurance agent with Concepts in Planning. He works with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Thomas Urda is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its predecessor Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Baishi Wang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. Wang holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Wang worked at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products.