Melissa Levine is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has previously worked with Voya Financial Advisors and operates her own financial services entities, including Melissa Levine & Co and Plan4Goals. Outside of financial advising, she is also a sales associate for essential oils with doTERRA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Tivan Szigethy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Wells Fargo NA. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves a diverse client base through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory offerings.

Christine Maushardt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Financial from 2012 to 2019. She operates WATERSEDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT as a business related to her work with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2005, following a year at C.J.M. Asset Management. In addition to his advisory role, Thompson owns a tax preparation and consulting business focused on individual tax returns and financial planning related to mortgages and insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Victor Melendez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kimberly Bucello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Don Mathieson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in providing group health insurance, long-term care insurance, and life insurance renewals through a separate business activity. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment programs, operating a multi-manager platform that supports various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2005 and is currently associated with Hudson Valley Financial Services, where he has served as a CFP since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving 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 extensive program options and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Tomomi Trudell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG criteria, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mary Dunne is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly known as Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., since 1996. Mary holds the Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Bertoncin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, implementing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Matthew Sadowsky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2024 before joining Schwab in 2021. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separatley managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

George Mitchell Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and previously worked for The Windmill Group, Inc. He also maintains an outside insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships and a range of event-driven planning services.

Alexander Guiliano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill during a combined period from 2011 to 2022. Guiliano also operates Resonate Wealth Partners, LLC, an entity connected to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across strategic and tactical allocations.

Anthony Pauline is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has spent much of his career with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an NFL Draft analyst and author. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Pamela Kamen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational tools.

Laura Madonna is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Gray is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and model-driven asset allocation. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Chuck Patton is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with Associates and their Wealth Management Teams to deliver planning, guidance, and service to clients. He has held leadership positions in the financial services industry since 1999, including Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments since 2022, Branch Manager at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. from 2015 to 2022, Head of Field Leadership Development at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2015, Branch Manager at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2006, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1992 to 1999.