Brendan Shepherd is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Katherine Connors is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Advisors and operates KC Wealth Management LLC, through which she provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and allows advisors to implement model portfolios or bespoke strategies across multiple program structures.

Joseph Depietro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, TD Bank, and Dinosaur Financial Group. His career also includes roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and Halliday Financial LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Mary Coleman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously spent 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Coleman operates Coleman Wealth Advisors, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with support from proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Kelley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

John Yerkes is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Hauppauge, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Salvatore Dileo is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning without investment discretion.

Cara Angelo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and KC Wealth Management LLC, where she is a partner and oversees client relationships, operations, and staff management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Robert Mantle is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His career includes roles at TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc., TD Bank N.A., and American Portfolios. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account strategies.

Kathleen Bresnan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Cutchogue, NY. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, supporting clients with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Chad Esposito is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent 14 years at Scottrade, Inc., followed by five years at TD Ameritrade and its investment management affiliate. 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 uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jack Schiff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Schiff is a partner at Getzel, Schiff & Pesce CPAs, LLP, where he has been involved in tax preparation since 1987. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

David Mahler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 41 years before joining MassMutual and its affiliated firms in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Nicholas Maggi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wellington Management and Bain Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its services.

Gianfranco Calio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Town of Oyster Bay Housing Authority, ADP, SUNY Plattsburgh, and work in the restaurant business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on proprietary research and quantitative analysis. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and employs algorithmic and AI-driven methods in its investment process.

Keith Mccormack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting corporate executives and individual clients in optimizing their retirement plans and managing equity compensation, including RSUs, stock options, and concentrated stock positions. His professional approach focuses on tax-efficient planning, diversification strategies, and liquidity planning to align financial flexibility with personal goals. Keith holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Keith has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008, after seven years at other insurance and wealth management firms. He is responsible for running training programs for new advisors within his office. Originally from Floral Park, Keith lives in Deer Park with his wife, son, daughter, and two dogs. His personal interests include antiquing, cooking, football, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Seth Rothman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Since 2024, he has been with both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Tomislav Govorcin is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering life, accident, health, dental, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Brian Vail is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. He previously spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages rental real estate and operates a support company for his Raymond James business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Bessy Guevara is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Stony Brook University and Teachers Federal Credit Union. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.