Carlos Sosa is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Jacqueline Zapicchi Cloughsey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and DFG Financial Group, LLC, where she continues to provide financial services. Cloughsey is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and customized investment strategies.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Pavel Stuchinskiy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent two years with JPMorgan Chase. Outside of finance, he is involved with Royal King Driving School, LLC. 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.

Thomas Avanzato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Dahdex TCG LLC and had a position at Sassy Lemon Co. 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Glenn O'Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Gary Capaldo is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a CFP instructor at Wagner College and holds leadership and fiduciary roles in several business and nonprofit organizations, including youth baseball and softball associations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jordan Assentato is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, ADP, and Lincoln Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving 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 third-party money managers.

Robert Pallitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ian Stewart is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their goals and objectives. He has professional experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. In 2021, he also worked as a Financial Consultant at Equitable. Outside of his professional work, Ian is interested in family activities, fitness, football, parenthood, and pets.

Lori Mc Guinness is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and David Lerner Associates, among others. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Eric Penna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Brunswick, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, using a centralized consulting team to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Edward Scull Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he serves on the advisory board of canine support teams, a nonprofit organization focused on animal-related services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Eileen Keenan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

James Mcdavitt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Steven Tenenzapf is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Edward R DeFeo Insurance Agency specializing in property and casualty insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, 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 that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Joseph Rusbarsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Santander Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Harry Schall is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Manalapan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1994 and has also operated a sole proprietorship providing accounting and tax return preparation services since 1982. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms, including access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

James Lauber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a mix of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG eligibility in its recommended strategies.

Frank Colavolpe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at PNC Bank, Equitable Advisors, and Total Financial Concepts. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector at Skylark Fine Diner and Lounge. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a structured product ecosystem.