Albert Vankleeff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Vankleeff is involved in offering long-term care insurance. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple investment platforms.

Robert Gariano is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cetera and operates Gariano Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

Krisha Ashton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years and Merrill for eight years before joining LPL Financial. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Steph J'appiah is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they work to deliver a high-quality planning experience for clients. In this role, Steph focuses on helping clients clearly understand their financial situations and confidently pursue their goals. Steph assesses client needs and provides guidance in a clear and meaningful way. Their approach involves offering tailored support, encouraging proactive financial decisions, and collaborating with clients to develop strategies aligned with each client's unique priorities. Outside of their professional role, Steph has personal interests that include comedy, fishing, skiing, soccer, and table tennis.

Jennifer Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following three years at Stifel. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Vincent D'angelis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2006 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. He is also involved with Life Policy Pros, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Christina Dambra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Sanfilippo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Based in Scarsdale, NY, he serves clients through Schwab’s wealth advisory and financial planning services. 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 services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Mark Durkin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Nyack, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He was previously the principal of MVDurkin LLC for ten years before joining Edward Jones in 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Raydel Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns M & R Writing And Publishing, a business focused on the online sale of cookbooks. 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 model portfolio programs, with investment strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and utilize advanced operational tools.

Evan Levitsky is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Lakeland Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ramy Hakim is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial industry in 2014, he has provided consultations to clients aiming to identify their financial goals and offer tailored advice in investments, estate planning, education savings, wealth building, and retirement. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ramy holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Aleppo University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in a bilingual environment, he is fluent in both English and Arabic. Beyond his professional work, Ramy engages in community activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer and traveling.

Edmund Delorenzo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2005. He has held roles at McGoff, Collins & Delorenzo CPAs since 1998, providing tax, accounting, and forensic investigative services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in forensic accounting consulting and also holds an insurance agent license, selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving 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 network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Thomas Lopez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Lopez also works as an independent insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party money management.

Patrick Doherty is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2016. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized wealth plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing communication and support to adjust financial strategies as clients' needs evolve. Patrick has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Account Executive, and Investor Center Financial Representative. His experience spans client service, investment representation, and financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Patrick has interests in baseball and soccer.

Timothy Loeffler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent, focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property/casualty insurance, as well as life settlements. MassMutual 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 ongoing, collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with additional programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Michael Kouroupakis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, primarily with MassMutual and its affiliates since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent focused on life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships without discretionary authority over client investments.

Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Citi Private Alternatives, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and offering derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

Matthiew Martinez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as well as positions outside finance at Petco and Modell's Sporting Goods. He also has experience associated with Pace University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to various registered investment companies.

Americo Lisboano is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Montvale, New Jersey office. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and brings extensive experience in wealth management, serving High Net-Worth investors with complex financial situations. Americo is committed to providing clients with sound financial advice, premier service, and extensive resources to help them achieve their financial goals. He manages discretionary portfolios through personalized or defined strategies, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Americo holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, along with other professional certifications including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He assists clients in developing strategies to manage their personal and business assets and liabilities, considering their goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances. A graduate of Rutgers University, Americo has been active in the financial services industry since 1992. In addition to his professional work, Americo is involved in the community as a board member of the Bergen County United Way. He also has language proficiency in Portuguese and English.