Michael Mathias is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. and other firms. Mathias serves as chairman of Interstate Financial Group, a dormant RIA, and also holds leadership roles in insurance-related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering various portfolio management and financial planning solutions across multiple program structures.

Jacob Coleman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at DLC Management Corp and Crabtree's Kittle House. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured, annual planning process using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Patricia Jones is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 6 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co., LLC for 19 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Eileen Finnegan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she oversees a family-owned business that produces and sells pet bow ties, which supports animal shelters through donations. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Patrick Sweeney is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Calabro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked on a part-time basis in a non-investment related position at Precision Floor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and various investment strategies.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Royal Alliance. Outside of his advisory work, Sullivan serves as an independent arbitrator advising FINRA on arbitration cases. 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 collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and also features event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Landon Tan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at KMS Financial Services / Robin Tan before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Thomas Small is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Savahn Steadman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Savahn focuses on helping clients build clear, actionable financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. They specialize in guiding individuals through investment planning, retirement readiness, and wealth-building decisions. Savahn has professional experience spanning several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2026 and High Net Worth Associate from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, Savahn worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Outside of work, Savahn's personal interests include bowling, football, golf, spending time with friends at social events, and caring for pets.

Kenneth Rickens is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Premier Wealth Advisors, and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with KWR Advisors LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Tab Mak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an insurance claims adjuster. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Christopher Mahoney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, and offers a range of advisory and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary approach.

Thomas Verdeschi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles unrelated to finance, including time spent in full-time education and positions at Glen Arbor Country Club and Katonah Memorial Park Pool Snack Bar. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Laura Pechfelder is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with UBS Financial Services and previously worked at Merrill and Preferred Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Michael Peist is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2007 and holds a position as a risk management consultant at Apterra Infrastructure Capital, where he analyzes loans and loan portfolios to identify and mitigate risk. Peist also operates a tax preparation business during the tax season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, encompassing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Scott Johnston is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Kestra Investment Services, Berk Wealth Management, and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on basic tax preparation and accounting for a partnership firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports clients through its extensive advisor network and specialized programs.

Ljindon Vukdedaj is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee for high school games and assists with a small family farming business focused on fruit, vegetable, and egg production. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors.

David Goldring is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2007 and has led Goldring Wealth Management Services Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and custodial relationships.

Donald Kluge is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated The Kluge Financial Group LLC since 1987 and has been with Cetera since 2005. He is also involved in selling health insurance and provides tax preparation services through Donald Kluge & Co, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.