James Sbarra is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility where applicable, and leverages extensive derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ever Onofre Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at ThinkEquity LLC, Aegis Capital Corp, and Paulson Investment Co., LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and multi-manager fund structures.

Michael Von Essen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research, capital markets services, and affiliated banking programs.

Eric Wolf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and M&T Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies delivered primarily by its network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.

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.

Teresa Berishaj is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and currently serves at Bank of America N.A. since 2024. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at Forte Capital Group and held academic roles at Manhattan College and Sacred Heart. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Stephen Malfitano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association board and is involved in a family-owned real estate company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and includes ESG considerations in its recommendations.

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.

Jaime Goodman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. She works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized strategies designed to support long-term financial goals across various market environments. Jaime focuses on providing tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at wealth preservation and growth for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. Jaime is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. She holds several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jaime specializes in investment and asset management, retirement planning, home financing solutions, life insurance and long-term care planning, education and estate planning, and liability strategies for business owners. She is actively involved in educating clients, including hosting seminars aimed at empowering women on achieving financial independence, and she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst supporting women through marital status transitions. Jaime is a member of professional organizations such as Impact 100 Westchester and the Institute of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts. She participates in community involvement initiatives including Impact 100.

Janice Mercado Ponce is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, she worked at Jos A Bank from 2013 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may incorporate ESG factors, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

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.

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.

Anthony Mastronicola is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1991 until joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling home and auto insurance through various property and casualty firms. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.