John Blanos is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation for eight years. His activities include providing non-variable insurance products such as life insurance and fixed annuities. 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 and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Daniel Mahoney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 as an institutional bond trader before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role in 1985. Over his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He has also earned professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Daniel has personal interests that include golfing, hiking, reading, and skiing.

Nadezda Timokhova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She combines her background in investment research, company valuation, and capital markets analysis with her financial planning expertise to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Nadezda works with individuals, families, and business owners to address a variety of financial priorities, including investing, retirement planning, and preparation for expected and unexpected life events. She places emphasis on understanding each client's goals, priorities, and financial situation in order to develop personalized strategies aligned with their objectives. Nadezda is committed to building long-term relationships and providing guidance as her clients' needs and circumstances evolve to help them pursue greater financial confidence over time. Nadezda holds a Doctorate Degree from the State University of Management and has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is proficient in English and Russian.

Anthony Gallucci is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of experience in the financial industry, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Folor Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Baruch College, Imprintive Commercial Art, and Temple University. 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 collaborative, annual planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Mariann Cheung Lee is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client planning.

David Laster is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was with Merrill from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Dana West is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Binghamton University Alumni Association as an active board member and leads its Westchester Chapter, in addition to serving in volunteer roles with the Greater Hudson Valley Council of BSA Scouts USA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform combining advisory and brokerage services.

John Maracich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 63 designation, with 11 years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also listed as acting in a fiduciary capacity for two trusts. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a wide range of brokerage and insurance products.

Jeffrey Klein is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 12 years with METLIFE Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in outside insurance sales focusing on individual and group life and health insurance products, fixed annuities, long-term care, and disability income. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, wrap and money-manager services, and educational seminars.

Dennis Lavin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2006 and also operates Lavin & Associates, a tax and accounting services firm serving clients in the New York tri-state area, where he is a partner and CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jacob Lynne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Pleasantville, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Miami and has experience with Lacrosse Unlimited and the Ridgefield School District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research and algorithmic tools to address asset allocation and tax-aware withdrawal strategies within a defined investment universe.

Anthony Danial is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to build trusted personal relationships and help families fund their financial goals with confidence. His approach centers on listening attentively and providing clear advice tailored to clients' changing life circumstances. Anthony's expertise spans corporate executive services, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Iona College. Beyond his professional role, Anthony enjoys cooking, dancing, spending time with his family, and writing. He communicates with clients in both English and Arabic.

Douglas Lipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Capital Preserve, Inc. since 2005 and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of non-variable insurance. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Luciano Dela Cruz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011, including time at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Frank Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Peekskill, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Lakeland Capital Management. Outside of finance, he is developing a fiction novel entitled *Entangled*, which he plans to publish under the pseudonym F.J. Rodriques. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Thomas Kingsley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Bloomberg Tradebook, Guidepoint, Alphasights, Third Bridge, Gerson Lehrman Group, and Telk Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles within Fidelity’s institutional wealth platform.

Scott Faye is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation business under Scott J Faye CPA PC, which has been active since 1991. 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 and operates a multi-manager platform that provides numerous investment program options and access to third-party managers.

Steven Fuchs is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in ventures such as Meadows Home Care LLC and Hudson Valley Hoosiers. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bryan Covert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bruderman Asset Management LLC and Bruderman Brothers LLC for six years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team and emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Daniel Borenstein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on understanding the individual priorities and financial goals of his clients to develop tailored strategies that address their needs. His approach involves comprehensive discussions about goals, concerns, and questions, providing ongoing advice and guidance as client circumstances evolve. Daniel's expertise covers a broad spectrum including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial events. Holding professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he leverages his credentials to offer informed financial advice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from New York University.