Thomas Higbie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Webster Bank N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with ventures such as Westchester Wildlife LLC and a business formerly known as Sarah Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Peter Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 16 years. Hall serves as treasurer on a homeowners association board, managing financial reporting and community risk liaison duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions with multiple program and custody options.

Louis Alfero is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Advanced Resources LLP, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Wilton Little League Softball Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Karl Molwitz is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and H. Beck, Inc. His professional activities also include tax preparation and accounting services. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Joanne Amorosi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2024 and previously spent over two decades at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner involved with a rental business in Fripp Island, South Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to customized strategies.

Richard Porco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of financial planning services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. His areas of expertise also encompass socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Richard holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Lakeland High School and coursework completed at Mercy College, though no degree was conferred. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard enjoys biking, football, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Sean Lenahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Lenahan serves on the finance and fundraising committees of the Family & Children's Agency in Norwalk, CT. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lauren Morales is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience, primarily serving clients from Westport, CT. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Dalrymple is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in financial analysis, investment strategy, risk management, and financial planning, focusing on creating customized plans tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. His professional background includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2020 to 2021, Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2019 to 2020, and Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors from 2017 to 2019. Kyle holds a California Insurance License.

Marcelo Sepulveda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His career has been primarily with J.P. Morgan entities, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, spanning over a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Frank Ward Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent representing multiple carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Gerald Mirra is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies LLC, where he is a partner, and previously at National Life Group, Equity Services, Inc., MML Investors Services, Inc., and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Thomas Cole is a Series 66 registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Hudson Financial Group, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Park Avenue Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and incorporates ESG factors in its recommendations.

Mackenson Notus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has prior experience at Citibank and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. 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.

Darrel Upson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Upson is involved in business consulting through Endurance Operations Management LLC and Puente Sur Sports Management LLC, and serves on the board of Lutheran Social Services of New York. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Benjamin Sokol is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with over 20 years of experience in financial markets. Benjamin focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by uncovering their needs and goals, then implementing customized plans. Prior to joining Fidelity, Benjamin worked at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2019 in various positions including Private Client Advisor - Vice President and Investor Associate. He also held roles as Senior Associate in Advisory Services at Thomson Reuters in 2012 and as Senior Proprietary Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading from 2002 to 2011. Benjamin holds a California Insurance License.

Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Fitzgerald worked for 15 years at Commonfund Securities, Inc. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Paul Koerner III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program.

Matthew Castaldi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is also the owner of Castaldi Financial and Insurance Inc., providing life, health, Medicare, and property casualty insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through various managed portfolio programs and third-party platforms.

David Janny is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2022. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Peggy Cahill Pioli Right To Life Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.