Joann Bracken is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2010. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Matthew Waters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Merrill. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Daniel Buckley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is based in Staten Island, NY. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice as part of a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Stephen Sassi is a financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. 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 and planner delivery with online tools, offering diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Joseph Pascarella is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 1994. He holds the Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Daniel Wuhrman is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, TD Bank, Entegee, Inc., and Bergen Community College. He also volunteered with Special Olympics New Jersey for one year. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Madelaine Brooks is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jason Tribandis is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, BNY, and various other companies across different sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mikhail Khochinsky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Arvind Sood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Sood serves as president of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin and consults for education and health-related initiatives in India, including a day school for autistic children. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, primarily using third-party asset managers and sponsored programs, and offers services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Rosalie Maiorano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she operates tax preparation services through her sole proprietorships, including RVM Tax Services and Maiorano & Associates, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and portfolio management techniques across a broad spectrum of investment products.

Ashley Altman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a business focused on purchasing, rehabbing, and reselling real estate properties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Eric Flynn is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Angela Di Martino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Signature Securities Group Corp., Flagstar Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. She is based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework, while delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

John Del Mauro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and was previously with Merrill from 2011 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a partner at LaFamiglia Ventures, LLC, an investment and finance firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include both retail and institutional financial planning.

Enrico Bawar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2022. Bawar serves as President and Board Member of the Rotary Club in Staten Island and holds board positions with several local organizations, including the Philippine Independence Committee of Staten Island and the Community Agency for Senior Citizens. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, featuring both proprietary and third-party investment strategies implemented across multiple platform arrangements.

Michael Lapaglia is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crump Insurance Services and Mid Island Mortgage Corp., where he provides mortgage financing. He also assists with tax return preparation at Maiorano & Associates, Inc. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors and platforms, offering brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Dwayne Barberis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Christopher Grella is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise, LLC, having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and MSI Financial Services. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

William Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Cetera, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. 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 supported by extensive technology and a broad platform of investment strategies, overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.